2012 BMW 1 Series Convertible First generation LCI Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°28'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°28'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
Setting -1°30'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°30'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -1°50'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°50'+0°15'-0°15'
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x
14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
With 16" rims 1.87–1.93 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.92–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.96–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.82–1.88 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.87–1.93 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.91–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
With 16" rims 1.84–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.89–1.96 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.93–2 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.79–1.86 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.84–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.88–1.95 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
Setting 0°16'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°16'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting 0°18'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°18'+0°12'-0°12'
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) 18°22'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2012 BMW 1 Series Convertible.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 BMW 1 Series Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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