1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard -0°20'+0°20'-0°20'
With heavy-duty chassis 0°08'+0°20'-0°20'
With sports suspension -0°43'+0°20'-0°20'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard -1°30'+0°15'-0°15'
With heavy-duty chassis -0°46'+0°15'-0°15'
With sports suspension -2°04'+0°15'-0°15'
expand_moreCaster front
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard 5°37'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis 5°27'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension 5°47'+0°30'-0°30'
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2)
With 15" rims 1.86–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 15" rims 1.92–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims 1.96–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 2–2.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.05–2.11 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 15" rims 1.81–1.87 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims 1.85–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreAll other modifications
With 15" rims 1.86–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.95–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.99–2.06 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 16" rims 1.92–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 2.01–2.07 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 2.05–2.11 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 15" rims 1.81–1.87 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims 1.85–1.92 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.94–2.01 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreAll other modifications
With 15" rims 1.75–1.81 ft
With 16" rims 1.79–1.85 ft
With 17" rims 1.84–1.9 ft
With 18" rims 1.88–1.95 ft
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
With 15" rims 1.81–1.88 ft
With 16" rims 1.85–1.92 ft
With 17" rims 1.9–1.97 ft
With 18" rims 1.95–2.01 ft
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 15" rims 1.69–1.76 ft
With 16" rims 1.74–1.8 ft
With 17" rims 1.78–1.85 ft
With 18" rims 1.83–1.89 ft
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard 0°14'+0°08'-0°08'
With heavy-duty chassis 0°14'+0°08'-0°08'
With sports suspension 0°14'+0°08'-0°08'
expand_moreToe-in rear
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard 0°16'+0°06'-0°06'
With heavy-duty chassis 0°16'+0°06'-0°06'
With sports suspension 0°16'+0°06'-0°06'
Tread front 4.83 ft
Tread rear 4.87 ft
Wheel base 8.94 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
expand_moreAll other modifications
Standard -1°34'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis -1°34'+0°30'-0°30'
With sports suspension -1°34'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 BMW 3 Series 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.

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