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Old 05-02-2012, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by G530
My hankooks with low treadware ratings were horendous with -ve camber wear. My current continental DW has higher treadware along with -1.7 is showing plenty of meat. so yes you go as close to zero as the shop would go within specs. would last longer than -2.2
taking a look at post #19 it appears that as you move the rear camber to the -2.2 or -2.3 the wheel&tire contact is more inboard, and the opposite with moving more toward outboard on a -1.5 to -1.7 or so.
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For the setup instructions it was clear about how much weight and where these weighted bags were supposed to be place inside the car.
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Originally Posted by angellababy
For the setup instructions it was clear about how much weight and where these weighted bags were supposed to be place inside the car.

i concur depending on equipment, even if not dealer performed.
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I just need to know, if I go to non-s*ealership for alignment, will they find out like front control arm defects, or back suspension bent?
Guys? Anyone?
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Originally Posted by louisrai
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If you go to a reputable alignment shop, they should first check to insure your suspension components are fine. Then proceed to do the alignment.
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Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren-Werke
As the tittle states, is the stealer the only option for a proper wheel alignment? I need an alignment, but I'm not inclined to bring my own Vaseline for the raping that will ensue at the stealer. I have heard quotes for well over $200. Do you guys use other alignment shops, or is it strictly the stealer when it comes to alignment on your e60?

If you have had success with an alignment shop and you're located in the NYC area, can you please recommend?
Damn that is a pure unadulterated rip off!! You can find a good independent shop that would be able to do it for half the price. Good luck finding one.
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Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren-Werke
If you go to a reputable alignment shop, they should first check to insure your suspension components are fine. Then proceed to do the alignment.
Like Sears Auto?
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Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren-Werke
As the tittle states, is the stealer the only option for a proper wheel alignment? I need an alignment, but I'm not inclined to bring my own Vaseline for the raping that will ensue at the stealer. I have heard quotes for well over $200. Do you guys use other alignment shops, or is it strictly the stealer when it comes to alignment on your e60?

If you have had success with an alignment shop and you're located in the NYC area, can you please recommend?
Ouch $200, I am located in VA I usually keep an eye on the specials my dealer charges. Currently dealer has a coupon alignment $169 if you insist on going to the dealership, personally I wouldn't if I was you. The person who goes to Firestone might have the best advice, lifetime warranty for a one time flat rate. I know NTB use to do that, I had it on my 95 Altima.
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