31... Setting for threaded suspension M3 GTS/CTR

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NOTE: The traffic setup meets the factory setting for the operation in traffic. If the suspension setting was changed, then you must make sure to change the ride height to normal position before operation in traffic. See:

The ride height adjustment for the street setup is adjusted with C-clips (1). C-clips are installed between the spring cup and the stop ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Ring And C-Clips

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A hook wrench for turning the spring cup is included in the toolkit.

(1) = adjuster for front axle

(2) = adjuster for rear axle

Fig 2: Identifying Adjuster For Front Axle And Adjuster For Rear Axle

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IMPORTANT:

After the ride height adjustment (race/street setup) in order for the chassis and suspension to be optimally adjusted, the damping action, such as compression stage and rebound settings, must also be adjusted for the ride height.

See REBOUND AND COMPRESSION STAGE SETTING

Front axle setup racetrack setting:

Release set screw (1) in spring cup.

Tightening torque: 1- 2 Nm

Turn spring cup with hook wrench so far to the top until C-clip (2) is loose.

Pull off C-clip (2).

Fig 3: Identifying C-Clip And Set Screw

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The height adjustment for the operation on the racetrack is limited by the stop ring! (1)

Turn spring cup (2) with hook wrench towards bottom until stop ring (1) limit position.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Cup And Stop Ring

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Rear axle setup racetrack setting:

For the adjustment of the spring cup on the rear axle, the damper on the wheel carrier is to be loosened.

Installation note:

Always renew bolt

Tightening torque: 100 Nm

Remove spring with adjustable upper spring support

Turn spring cup (1) so far to the left until C-clip (2) is loose.

Pull off C-clip (2).

Turn spring cup (1) towards top until stop ring (3) limit position.

Reinstall spring cup with spring!

Fig 5: Identifying Spring Cup, C-Clip, And Stop Ring

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After the setting to "racetrack setup", the dampening setting / rebound and compression stage is also to be performed.

After the setting "racetrack setup" no wheel alignment/setting is to be performed. The camber and toe values result automatically from the height adjustment!

Camber and toe values may only be adjusted in the ride height "road operation".

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