[16M4]

Anyone have any suggestions where to get an alignment done? I have had bad experience with Big O. I'm looking for one in Broomfield area if possible.

TIA!

[Bimmer This]

I recommend just taking it to the dealer. There's more to aligning a BMW the most people think Alfred. Just make sure they give you a proper print out of the before and after specifications.

[16M4]

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

I recommend just taking it to the dealer. There's more to aligning a BMW the most people think Alfred. Just make sure they give you a proper print out of the before and after specifications.

would they do a good job with aftermarket wheels?

[original786]

I wish they had butlers tires here. or do they?

[Bimmer This]

Originally Posted by original786

I wish they had butlers tires here. or do they?

As long as the heads on the machine will fit and be compted, I don't see a problem why they can't.

[forza1976]

Yeah BMW does alignments on oem 21's so some 19's won't be an issue.

[Bimmer This]

Just make sure they pick the right vehicle right Matt? Not an e90 sedan.

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Just make sure they pick the right vehicle right Matt? Not an e90 sedan.

Oh snap... Those knuckleheads!!! Luckly I knew another buddy that helped me out on a favor

[Bimmer This]

Originally Posted by forza1976

Oh snap... Those knuckleheads!!! Luckly I knew another buddy that helped me out on a favor

which reminds me......Alfred, I know a good front end guy but he's pretty pricey. *wink**wink*. How much money you got?

[16M4]

$1

I will check with Murray soon. Thanks guys!

[IN54NITY]

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

I recommend just taking it to the dealer. There's more to aligning a BMW the most people think Alfred. Just make sure they give you a proper print out of the before and after specifications.

Oh? What is that? (not trying to be a smart @ss, just want to know). I was planning on going to BimmerHaus (service only BMW) for alignment, which is in Broomfield. Would you not recommend them? How about AutoSport Werks (service Audi, BMW, Porsche, and VW), also in Broomfield. I don't know either of their experience with e9x, I presume they're e30/e36/e46 (etc) shops.

[Bimmer This]

Originally Posted by Alfred

$1

I will check with Murray soon. Thanks guys!

I think Murray did Matt's car. They aligned Matt's using E90 specifications which is different from an E92. Like I stated above, just make sure they picked the right vehicle.

Originally Posted by aleckzandr

Oh? What is that? (not trying to be a smart @ss, just want to know). I was planning on going to BimmerHaus (service only BMW) for alignment, which is in Broomfield. Would you not recommend them? How about AutoSport Werks (service Audi, BMW, Porsche, and VW), also in Broomfield. I don't know either of their experience with e9x, I presume they're e30/e36/e46 (etc) shops.

BimmerHaus is a good shop. I've seen it in person. I work not even a mile away from their shop. Heck, I've worked on there truck before. Anways, BMW requires that you have like half a tank of fuel left, 130 lbs (something like that) in the middle of the rear seat, and 150 lbs. in both front seats. Most alignment shops don't carry those weights to align BMW's.

[raceyBMW]

That's when they send in the Asians to sit in the seats....

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

That's when they send in the Asians to sit in the seats....

oh snap...

[Bimmer This]

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

That's when they send in the Asians to sit in the seats....

that's what we did with Matt's car! LOL

[forza1976]

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

that's what we did with Matt's car! LOL

you are actually not lying

[Bimmer This]

That's why is so funny!

[IN54NITY]

Alfred, I'm having BimmerHaus do a corner balance and an alignment today. I'll let you know how it goes. Not sure if you had this done or not. I'll be happy if they just stick a mechanic in the driver's seat when they do the alignment, either that or their 180 lb shop dog.

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Anways, BMW requires that you have like half a tank of fuel left, 130 lbs (something like that) in the middle of the rear seat, and 150 lbs. in both front seats. Most alignment shops don't carry those weights to align BMW's.

If that's the case I'll just let BimmerHaus do it. I want it corner balanced with ~just~ me in there and a 3/5 tank. The in-laws like to look at the car, but don't like to get in it. If the car looks like a Grapes of Wrath vehicle with 2000lbs in the back with a couple of strippers back there, I won't care (at that time).

[IN54NITY]

So far, so good. Alignment: $148, Corner balance: $124. Not the cheapest, but great service. They met my expectations. There was something like 60 years of BMW shop experience between the 3 guys that were at BimmerHaus that day.

FYI, I have KW V3s and Vorshlag Camber Plates (which are pieces of art underneath the shock tower).

Here are my specs:

Left Front:
Camber: -1.9 deg
Toe: 0.09 deg

(Caster is full forward on both)

Right Front:
Camber -1.9
Toe 0.09

Left Rear:
Camber -1.8
Toe 0.12

Right Rear:
Camber -1.8
Toe 0.11


Corner Balance (in lbs):

1062 | 1007
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945 | 911

Total weight, 6/10 tank, 180 lb driver: 3925 lbs (Ugggh, tain't no e36 !)