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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines
expand_moreCompetition package
Setting -1°19'+0°20'-0°20'
Test value -1°19'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -1°10'+0°20'-0°20'
Test value -1°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines
expand_moreCompetition package
Setting -1°57'+0°12'-0°12'
Test value -1°57'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -1°45'+0°12'-0°12'
Test value -1°45'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreConditions for axle measurement
All BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines 2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x
14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines
expand_moreCompetition package
With 18" rims 1.942 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.982.04 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 18" rims 1.972.03 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.012.08 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.881.95 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.931.99 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.972.03 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 2.012.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith performance package
With 16" rims 1.741.8 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.781.85 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.831.89 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.871.93 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.821.89 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.871.94 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.911.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.952.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.771.84 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.821.88 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.861.93 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 19" rims 1.91.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines
expand_moreCompetition package
Setting 0°07'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°07'+0°08'-0°08'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting 0°10'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°10'+0°08'-0°08'
expand_moreToe-in rear
expand_moreAll BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines
expand_moreCompetition package
Setting 0°12'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°12'+0°08'-0°08'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting 0°10'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°10'+0°08'-0°08'
expand_moreTread front
M3 with gasoline V8 4.0 L 414 HP at 8300 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 3900 RPM engine (2007.3–2011.12) 5.05 ft
expand_moreTread rear
M3 with gasoline V8 4.0 L 414 HP at 8300 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 3900 RPM engine (2007.3–2011.12) 5.05 ft
expand_moreWheel base
M3 with gasoline V8 4.0 L 414 HP at 8300 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 3900 RPM engine (2007.3–2011.12) 9.06 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
All BMW gasoline V8 4.0 L S65 B40 A engines 17°46'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan 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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan Fifth generation model years

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