Possible 1st issue on new E60
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When I took delivery of my 545i with Active Steering, the steering wheel was turned way off center.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='269858' date='Apr 16 2006, 02:23 PM
When I took delivery of my 545i with Active Steering, the steering wheel was turned way off center.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
How far off was it? And, about where is it now?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='269858' date='Apr 16 2006, 10:23 PM
When I took delivery of my 545i with Active Steering, the steering wheel was turned way off center.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='269858' date='Apr 16 2006, 02:23 PM
When I took delivery of my 545i with Active Steering, the steering wheel was turned way off center.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
The dealer did an alignment and it was better. It is still not perfect, but getting it perfect is impossible.
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If I remember correctly, BMW quarantees the front end alignment for the first 1,000 miles then any adjustments you pay for.
I just had the front/rear adjustment done last week to the toon of $229!
LF, RF & LR were all out -- I have no idea how. 
I don't ever recall hitting anything and going, "oh s**t"...anyway, if aligned properly the wheel shoud point straight ahead.
Good luck and keep us posted!
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p.s. - one week left till the NHL playoffs
I just had the front/rear adjustment done last week to the toon of $229!
LF, RF & LR were all out -- I have no idea how. I don't ever recall hitting anything and going, "oh s**t"...anyway, if aligned properly the wheel shoud point straight ahead.Good luck and keep us posted!
Cheers,
p.s. - one week left till the NHL playoffs
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Originally Posted by joseyu' post='270666' date='Apr 18 2006, 12:43 PM
Any updates on this issue?
Taking it in next Tuesday. Service guy thinks it needs a software fix. Glad I'm not hearing any BS to date on this. Its sucks driving the car with the steering wheel off. Spoils the otherwise great driving experience.
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Thanks for the update. I hope that Motorwerk's service department is as good as Irv. 
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='270910' date='Apr 18 2006, 10:18 PM
Hey joseyu,
Taking it in next Tuesday. Service guy thinks it needs a software fix. Glad I'm not hearing any BS to date on this. Its sucks driving the car with the steering wheel off. Spoils the otherwise great driving experience.
CVT Benhogan
Taking it in next Tuesday. Service guy thinks it needs a software fix. Glad I'm not hearing any BS to date on this. Its sucks driving the car with the steering wheel off. Spoils the otherwise great driving experience.
CVT Benhogan
