Props to East Coast Suspension

.dee · 03-15-2011, 06:57 AM

Just a heads up on a positive experience @ East Coast Suspension, ever since i picked up the coupe something wasn't right, far too responsive to road elevations, with a slight pull to the left.

After hearing the endless pulling to the left is normal crap, i went to Trivett tyres, without any luck, after two trips there i had given up and moved on to Spinning Wheels & Tyres, whilst the shop seemed to be ok and the wheel alignment guy was somewhat knowledgeable, after two trips i got the old "its all within spec" line whilst the car was still all over the place.

Anyway, East Coast mob had a go at it and picked up the issue pretty much straight away, the camber on the left front was -0.75 out, an hour later with some mucking around to get the steering centered spot on, was all good to go .

Couldn't be happier

Jeef Beef · 03-15-2011, 07:30 AM

Sounds like the previous three places you took it to couldn't even identify a simple wheel alignment issue. I wouldn't go near Trivett with a 10 year free service plan, they've always been a rubbish experience for me.

Camber and toe that is out can easily be fixed with routine alignments for 60 bucks at your local kmart tyre and auto.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 03-15-2011, 05:10 PM

As long as they have the factory specifications Jeff, otherwise if they just 'reset' everything to zero the car drives like crap.

Taymaishu · 03-15-2011, 05:14 PM

Jesus - Spinning Wheel couldn't detect your camber in one wheel was out? That sounds very odd... They're excellent.

Indeed Stu, reset to 0 = fail bad.

.dee · 03-15-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Jesus - Spinning Wheel couldn't detect your camber in one wheel was out? That sounds very odd... They're excellent.

Indeed Stu, reset to 0 = fail bad.

Don't know whether they did or not, BUT, it was not fixed after two trips there. the East Coast mob got it right first go.

I also heard good things about Spinning Wheels, and am not disputing their abilities, just merely relaying my experience in this saga.

Ultimately, the point is, don't accept the "they are engineered to pull left" crap. or "its in the tyres" when the car has less than 5000k's.

Go see someone committed to get it right and they will.

Jeef Beef · 03-15-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

As long as they have the factory specifications Jeff, otherwise if they just 'reset' everything to zero the car drives like crap.

Yep, they got the Bimmer specifications for alignment on their laser machine things. I was pretty impressed at the setup they have.

03-15-2011, 06:57 AM	#1
.dee Private 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: M3, GT3 RS, Bentayga, 600LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Props to East Coast Suspension Just a heads up on a positive experience @ East Coast Suspension, ever since i picked up the coupe something wasn't right, far too responsive to road elevations, with a slight pull to the left. After hearing the endless pulling to the left is normal crap, i went to Trivett tyres, without any luck, after two trips there i had given up and moved on to Spinning Wheels & Tyres, whilst the shop seemed to be ok and the wheel alignment guy was somewhat knowledgeable, after two trips i got the old "its all within spec" line whilst the car was still all over the place. Anyway, East Coast mob had a go at it and picked up the issue pretty much straight away, the camber on the left front was -0.75 out, an hour later with some mucking around to get the steering centered spot on, was all good to go . Couldn't be happier
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the previous three places you took it to couldn't even identify a simple wheel alignment issue. I wouldn't go near Trivett with a 10 year free service plan, they've always been a rubbish experience for me. Camber and toe that is out can easily be fixed with routine alignments for 60 bucks at your local kmart tyre and auto. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	As long as they have the factory specifications Jeff, otherwise if they just 'reset' everything to zero the car drives like crap.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Jesus - Spinning Wheel couldn't detect your camber in one wheel was out? That sounds very odd... They're excellent. Indeed Stu, reset to 0 = fail bad.
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