BMW E36 Front Drift Angle Lock Kit
BMW E36 Front Drift Angle Lock Kit
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WISEFAB
E36 · 90–99
WF036
WF036
WF036
Wisefab kit
FRONT
axle
620 mm
max tyre Ø
Front drift angle lock kit · complete, both sides
01Overview
This is the front end Wisefab builds for an E36 that gets driven sideways — new lower arms, new steering geometry and adjustable top mounts, in place of the factory front suspension.
The stock E36 front end was never meant for full lock. Drop the car and the roll centre falls with it, the Ackermann fights you mid-transition, and the standard stops run out of angle long before the tyre does.
Higher roll centre. The kit lifts the front roll centre back up on a lowered car. That gives you roll stiffness without a front anti roll bar — and with the bar gone, the arms can swing to full lock.
Revised Ackermann. On a standard car the inner wheel takes more angle than the outer. Sideways that costs you speed and grip, so Wisefab reversed it.
Camber and jacking under control. At big angles the leading wheel wants to go positive camber and the car wants to jack up on the steering. Both are designed down as far as the geometry allows, so the contact patch stays put and the car does not lift on you.
Predictable self-centring. No lock-up at the end of travel, no shoving the wheel to flip it the other way.
Adjustable lock stopper, and a stronger inner ball joint than both the OEM part and the older Wisefab version.
The stock E36 front end was never meant for full lock. Drop the car and the roll centre falls with it, the Ackermann fights you mid-transition, and the standard stops run out of angle long before the tyre does.
Higher roll centre. The kit lifts the front roll centre back up on a lowered car. That gives you roll stiffness without a front anti roll bar — and with the bar gone, the arms can swing to full lock.
Revised Ackermann. On a standard car the inner wheel takes more angle than the outer. Sideways that costs you speed and grip, so Wisefab reversed it.
Camber and jacking under control. At big angles the leading wheel wants to go positive camber and the car wants to jack up on the steering. Both are designed down as far as the geometry allows, so the contact patch stays put and the car does not lift on you.
Predictable self-centring. No lock-up at the end of travel, no shoving the wheel to flip it the other way.
Adjustable lock stopper, and a stronger inner ball joint than both the OEM part and the older Wisefab version.
02In The Box
- 2x adjustable coilover upper mounts — Formula Drift compliant
- 2x hub add-ons with hardware
- 2x lightweight lower control arms (L+R)
- 2x assembled tie rods
- 2x adjustable lower control arm rear mount
- Installation guide, hardware and packaging
03Specification
ManufacturerWisefab
Part numberWF036
BMW-E36-WF036
BMW-E36-WF036
AxleFront
DisciplineDrift
Top mountsAdjustable
Formula Drift compliant
Formula Drift compliant
Lock stopperAdjustable
Max tyre diameter620 mm
235/40 R17 recommended
235/40 R17 recommended
Suspension neededCoilovers
BodyworkWider fenders or flares
Sold asComplete kit, both sides
04Fitment
Fits the BMW E36 front axle. Not compatible with M3 knuckles.
05Before You Order
You need coilovers
The kit is designed around a lowered car on coilovers and assumes the damper body has enough clearance for the new arms. It will not work properly on standard springs and struts.
You need the arches
The front track goes out. Wider fenders or fender flares are part of the job, not an optional extra — plan for them before you order.
Wheel and tyre
Wisefab recommend a tyre diameter no larger than 620 mm — 235/40 R17 is the reference size. Bigger than that and you lose the lock you just paid for.
Rear end
Full front lock puts the rear axle under load the factory parts were never given. The WF361 rear knuckle kit and WF3619 halfshafts are the matching pieces.
Lead time
Made to order at Wisefab. Reckon on roughly two weeks — message us before ordering and we will confirm the current build slot.
