Alignment when changing springs???

TexasBmw11 · 07-16-2011, 09:42 PM

I have a set of Eibach pro-kit springs coming and im wondering if i should get an alignment. Do most of you guys get alignments when changing springs??

tibra1 · 07-16-2011, 09:43 PM

Ofcourse..lol

Fraggy · 07-16-2011, 10:26 PM

Yes you should.

Thumperx · 07-16-2011, 10:31 PM

Err, yep!

edirtaynine · 07-17-2011, 01:46 AM

yes

mrj25 · 07-17-2011, 10:48 AM

I would say to get the alignment after a week of driving so your suspension would settle.

mike-y · 07-17-2011, 04:01 PM

front toe changes when you lower the car, so you'd definitely want to get it aligned after you install springs or coilovers.

TexasBmw11 · 07-17-2011, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the help guys

Mr_PharmD · 07-17-2011, 09:01 PM

are the fronts and rear adjustables?

ModBargains.com · 07-18-2011, 12:09 AM

Make sure that you put some miles on the car after the installation before you get an alignment done. You will need to left the springs settle first!

TexasBmw11 · 07-18-2011, 01:41 PM

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Make sure that you put some miles on the car after the installation before you get an alignment done. You will need to left the springs settle first!

Thanks Modbargins i actually ordered them from you guys

Around how many miles till they settle??

irfan · 07-26-2011, 08:34 AM

when i dropped my eclipse 1.5" back in 2000 i didnt get an alignment right away... the tires were ruined in 5000 miles.

CPWINCH · 07-28-2011, 07:29 PM

same with coils i would assume?

Tee212 · 07-28-2011, 07:41 PM

^ Yes, more low more toe correction needed front n rear. Either way springs/coils alters the height so drive it around a few blocks should be settled.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 07-29-2011, 08:10 PM

Alignment is a must. Usually a settle time is recommended, but make sure you do it! Without an alignment you would experience bad tire wear and horrible handling.

Hope that helps! =)

-Sean

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Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Yes you should. __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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Thumperx Major 88 Rep 1,404 Posts Drives: 335I coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (77)	Err, yep!
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mrj25 Colonel 196 Rep 2,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OC-LA, CALI iTrader: (21)	I would say to get the alignment after a week of driving so your suspension would settle.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	front toe changes when you lower the car, so you'd definitely want to get it aligned after you install springs or coilovers.
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TexasBmw11 Lieutenant 41 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the help guys
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Mr_PharmD Major 44 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fresno iTrader: (19)	are the fronts and rear adjustables?
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irfan Private First Class 1 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 335i XDrive Coupe 6M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	when i dropped my eclipse 1.5" back in 2000 i didnt get an alignment right away... the tires were ruined in 5000 miles.
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CPWINCH Brigadier General 732 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	same with coils i would assume? __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 305 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	Alignment is a must. Usually a settle time is recommended, but make sure you do it! Without an alignment you would experience bad tire wear and horrible handling. Hope that helps! =) -Sean
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