Brand : K-MAC Make : BMW Model : ‘3’ Series E36 316i, 318i, 318is, 318tds Roadster/ Z3, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325td, 325tds Year : Jul 1992- 1998 Part Number : 192416- 2L
K-MAC BMW ‘3’ Series (7/’92- ’98) E36 316i, 318i, 318is, 318tds, Roadster/ Z3, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325td, 325tds Front Top Strut Mounts, Camber (& Caster) Precisely Adjustable ( Pair ) (Stage 2 – Street/ Race) . # 192416- 2L
K-MAC are also designed to fit with OEM diam. at top of coil springs. Also all brands of Coil-Overs 60- 70mm I.D.! Centers are also replaceable.
Genuine K-MAC – SIMPLY THE BEST
FEATURES / WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM K-MAC : Change settings just in the time taken to loosen the top mount nuts (and with strut brace fitted). No disassembly or strut removal. Unique Patented design, QUICKEST / BIGGEST adjustment system. ALSO WITH K-MAC IT’S NOT ONLY CAMBER – SEPARATE “CASTER” INCLUDED AS WELL.
Simply replacing the existing Strut Top Mounts (no modifications). STAGE 2 (STREET / RACE) have “Extra H/Duty” self align spherical bearings (Teflon lined). Encased in elastomer to extend life / day to day commuting. Plus specially designed OEM diameter aluminum Top Coil seats that mount on “separate” radial thrust bearings (also massive 3 3/8” / 85mm diameter) for steering loads and prevent spring drag, binding. Also included top seats to suit all popular brands of coil overs 60-70mm I.D and designed for minimum stack height.
K-MAC mounts unlike other brands are not steel or soft billet alloy, but the ultimate very highest, aircraft 7075 grade aluminum for strength and reinforcing the strut towers. Along with the patented design providing the “biggest” (and quickest) adjustment system of “both Camber and Caster”. Fast accurate (under load) from engine bay direct on the alignment rack.
RESULT : Finally providing adjustment for other then “showroom height” conditions. Day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads, wheel squat through altered height – load carrying or lowering, fitting wide profile tires, curb knock damage.
THE CAPABILITY TO RESOLVE COSTLY, PREMATURE, EDGE TIRE WEAR ALSO CORRECTLY FIX STEERING PULL.
Along with ability to improve traction, understeer/oversteer (or Track days in the pursuit of Front row of the grid Lap times).
*ALSO SEE COMPLETE RANGE OF “FRONT AND REAR BUSHINGS” All the very latest K-MAC design breakthroughs to provide adjustment and resolve premature bush wear.
Bushes feature twice the load bearing and impact area of OEM and where applicable are 2 Axis / Self aligning – (without the use of oil and air voids). Result is significantly improved brake and steering response. The Camber, Caster and Toe bushings are also precisely adjustable (unique K-MAC patented design – single wrench on car – accurately under load direct on alignment rack). With the lower arm “Camber” bushings providing also “extra” track width (and negative adjustment to further reduce understeer) on race days.
ALSO SEE Stage 1 / Stage 3 and ● ● ● ● REAR CAMBER (EXTRA TOE) ADJ. KITS
SIMPLY REPLACES THE EXISTING TOP STRUT MOUNTS : All the latest design breakthrought not found in other brands–K-MAC are not manufactured from steel or soft billet alloy but the very highest 7075 aircraft grade aluminum. Designed for Minimom stack height and with “Extra H/Duty” self align spherical bearings (self lubed – PTFE lined) then encased in elastomer to extend life / day to day commuting (centers are also “replaceable” for virtual lifetime usage). With K-MAC – Separate top alloy spring seats are also included with H/Duty radial thrust bearings to take the “Steering Loads” (which also resolve annoying spring drag/binding), NOTE: They are included both for OEM diam. springs and all brands of 60-70mm I.D. Coil Overs.
FEATURES : Replaces the existing Strut Top Mounts (no modifications). Reinforcing the strut towers and with the unique K-MAC patented design providing the biggest (and quickest) adjustment range of both Camber and Caster. Street/Race settings can be recorded and changed in 30 seconds – just the time taken to loosen the 3 top mount nuts. Another K-MAC Patented design feature allows this fast adjustment to be made accurately under load.
ON TRACK DAYS : Ability to hit those corner apexes every time by being able to dial in extra negative Camber to reduce understeer/increase traction and allowing to go deeper into the corners with again increased traction and also braking response. In the pursuit of further lowering lap times and “Front row of the grid” on race days! (Also see below re “K-MAC Adjustable Camber & Caster Bushings incl. Mono ball 2 axis” )
RESULT : Finally – The adjustment capability to change tire “contact angles” to correctly resolve costly premature edge tire wear and steering pull. The result of other than showroom height conditions – day to day commuting, encountering high cambered roads, altered height through load carrying or lowering, fitting wide profile tires/wheels and curb knock damage. Along with the ability to improve traction understeer/oversteer.