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My front guards on my e46 are several cms higher off the tyres than the back - is this normal or a sign my rear shocks are getting tired?

Only reason I'm putting this up here is it looks a bit whack - would look better lower at the front.

Thoughts anyone?

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Go get it looked at by Autolign or Stocks. They deal with a heap of Bimmersport people. And actually know what the hell they are talking about. Not like some other shock places I have been to.

Have you got any aftermarket springs or shocks in the car? Stock springs wont sag. But some other brands like Jamex and King Springs can sag a huge amount. Worn shocks will also make your car sit uneven.

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Please guys, the guy wants some real advice, not you're half-witted attempts at humour! I've deleted them.

Post up the measurements for front and rear taken from the centre of the wheel to the lip of the guard.

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My old car was like this, turns out both rear shocks were screwed.

(this car was stock) (was a 99' Mitsi Lancer)

Good idea to get it checked.

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Please guys, the guy wants some real advice, not you're half-witted attempts at humour! I've deleted them.

Post up the measurements for front and rear taken from the centre of the wheel to the lip of the guard.

Interesting - I hadn't actually measured em before.

It's only the diff of two cms (RH Rear 36cm RH Front 38 - LH Rear 37cm LH Front 38)

But visually it looks like more.

If you floor it, the front lifts a bit, not too bad tho - is this normal for stock shocks?

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I've been told almost all BMWs have a "natural lean" when it's driver-less, to compensate for the driver weight when there's someone in there. Don't know how true this is though.

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Interesting - I hadn't actually measured em before.

It's only the diff of two cms (RH Rear 36cm RH Front 38 - LH Rear 37cm LH Front 38)

But visually it looks like more.

If you floor it, the front lifts a bit, not too bad tho - is this normal for stock shocks?

Sounds like they are worn out mate.

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Sounds like they are worn out mate.

Bother - yeah, you're probably right.

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