Front suspension tech

Front suspension basics (MacPherson -type)

• Camber, caster, caster trail, KPI, scrub radius, roll-center, toe angle and bump steer explained

The ultimate front suspension geometry guide for BMW E30/E36/E46 by MRT Engineering

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: E30 front suspension
• 1.1 Baseline
• 1.2 Geometry correction
• 1.3 Suspension swaps
• Chapter 2: E36 front suspension
• 2.1 Baseline
• 2.2 Geometry correction
• 2.3 Suspension swaps
• Chapter 3: E46 front suspension
• 3.1 Baseline
• 3.2 Geometry correction
• 3.3 Suspension swaps

Comparison of single components

• Front control arms / LCA / lower control arms
• Spindles / knuckles / struts
• Top mounts
• Front control arm bushings / FCABs / lollipop bushings
• Subframes
• Steering racks
• Tie rods