Perfect Height on ZCP's

Exclusivs · 05-13-2013, 03:08 PM

Hey guys,

For all those on OEM ZCP wheels, what's the perfect height?

Currently on KWV3's- and actually think I'm TOO low. I think there needs to be a balance between looks/and performance.

Where is that balance?

Guy's post up pictures of your M's on coils- or springs rocking ZCP wheels please.

Thanks!

Exclusivs · 05-14-2013, 05:12 PM

Guess this is subjective?

e92M3C · 05-14-2013, 05:16 PM

2 fingers-gap front and 1 finger-gap rear.

M3anRide · 06-04-2013, 07:12 AM

I've been told that 6" in the front rocker panel to the ground and 6 3/4" in at the rear rocker panel would be a good starting point. From there you can adjust for looks or driving style. Starting with that number then having the car corner balanced would set the track height based upon performance at the cost of asthetics.

Curt2000 · 06-04-2013, 09:12 AM

I like the Eibach pro kit with 15/12mm spacers look

MDIVISION · 06-04-2013, 03:21 PM

On the E46 M3, a good rule was 13" Rear 13.5" front
That is from the center of the wheel to the fender.

Exclusivs · 07-13-2015, 07:08 PM

Way back when! Sometimes miss the clean OEM ZCP's!

Amirsm3 · 07-18-2015, 09:27 AM

If I had FI's, I don't think I'd miss the ZCP's haha

Gorgeous car! What part of AZ are you in?

Exclusivs · 07-18-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

If I had FI's, I don't think I'd miss the ZCP's haha

Gorgeous car! What part of AZ are you in?

Guess I just like switching up

Thanks - PHX East Valley

Amirsm3 · 07-18-2015, 01:38 PM

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Guess I just like switching up

Thanks - PHX East Valley

Ah okay, I'm up in the Flagstaff/GC area. Hit me up if you're ever up here! We can carve some canyons through sedona and/or Jerome!

Exclusivs · 07-18-2015, 07:42 PM

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Ah okay, I'm up in the Flagstaff/GC area. Hit me up if you're ever up here! We can carve some canyons through sedona and/or Jerome!

Forsure. I make that trip about once a year, but the M stays in the garage. Too much red rock dirt up there

Amirsm3 · 07-18-2015, 09:51 PM

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Forsure. I make that trip about once a year, but the M stays in the garage. Too much red rock dirt up there

Awwww she can make one trip up ahaha

Exclusivs · 07-19-2015, 08:05 AM

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Awwww she can make one trip up ahaha

We shall see

Amirsm3 · 07-19-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

We shall see

Limey · 07-19-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Hey guys,

For all those on OEM ZCP wheels, what's the perfect height?

Currently on KWV3's- and actually think I'm TOO low. I think there needs to be a balance between looks/and performance.

Where is that balance?

Guy's post up pictures of your M's on coils- or springs rocking ZCP wheels please.

Thanks!

Here u go we both have the same set up there's about a fingers width between the wheel and fender.

Exclusivs · 07-19-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Limey

Here u go we both have the same set up there's about a fingers width between the wheel and fender.

This was a thread started a ways back, have since changed wheels and to KW Clubsport. FWIW I believe ride height suggested by KW in manual is a spot on guideline and should not be exceeded.

Was just bumping thread in light of missing ZCP wheels ...*sometimes*

kaiv · 07-19-2015, 02:07 PM

A hair lower than stock = good looks and good handling

Exclusivs · 07-19-2015, 02:22 PM

Nice and clean Kaiv. Your on Eibach springs for the moment at least right?

Another angle when was on V3 and ZCP :

isherdholi · 07-19-2015, 04:00 PM

ZCP (aka comp pack) height is the perfect height

Exclusivs · 07-19-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by isherdholi

ZCP (aka comp pack) height is the perfect height

For its purpose absolutely.

Likewise GTS is the clear path to my heart. Function!

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