Normal for front end higher than rear end???

jdmish · 11-02-2008, 08:13 PM

I've noticed that the rear of the car (e92 specifically) sits lower than the front on a few e92's that i've seen. Is this normal? There looks to be a bigger fender gap on the front than the rear.

Any thoughts?

Dascamel · 11-02-2008, 08:40 PM

It shouldn't? Compare with some photos.

jdmish · 11-02-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

It shouldn't? Compare with some photos.

i've scoured the gallery and couldnt find a decent picture, anyone care to post?

rzm3 · 11-02-2008, 10:20 PM

Yes the front fender gap is larger than the rear.

jdmish · 11-13-2008, 10:32 PM

I have a 2.5 finger gap in the front and a one finger gap in the rears. Can someone check to see if theyre the same??? PLease??

Robin_NL · 11-14-2008, 01:31 AM

show me your fingers

j/k

RCKe90 · 11-14-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jdmish

I have a 2.5 finger gap in the front and a one finger gap in the rears. Can someone check to see if theyre the same??? PLease??

Finger gap means nothing...the front and rear fenders are shaped differently.

Just look at the car from underneath and you can see the angle is obviously downward from the rear.

JIO · 11-14-2008, 01:41 AM

Yep, front gap is bigger than rear on my '09 Coupe. I need to get those dead bodies out of my trunk.

808MGuy · 11-14-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RCKe90

Finger gap means nothing...the front and rear fenders are shaped differently.

Just look at the care from underneath and you can see the angle is obviously downward from the rear.

Yup. This is common for most cars. The rear fender is cut out a little lower than the front which results in the saggy ass optical illusion.

kbk_75 · 11-14-2008, 10:40 AM

Front fender has more gap so that the wheels don't hit the inside of the wheel well when cornering hard and / or braking. It's normal.

Griz · 11-14-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HIS4

Yup. This is common for most cars. The rear fender is cut out a little lower than the front which results in the saggy ass optical illusion.

No doubt.

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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	It shouldn't? Compare with some photos. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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JIO Captain 48 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Yep, front gap is bigger than rear on my '09 Coupe. I need to get those dead bodies out of my trunk.
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kbk_75 Lieutenant 24 Rep 404 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay, India iTrader: (0)	Front fender has more gap so that the wheels don't hit the inside of the wheel well when cornering hard and / or braking. It's normal.
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