Wheel Alignment Question
08-28-2007, 10:52 AM
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Need to get an alignment done. However I have read in previous posts and heard conflicting sides. Apparently, cars equipped with Active Steering can only be aligned at the BMW dealership because of software within the active steering system and if not done the car will be going all over to the place (according to SA).
I am also faced with the issue of having 20" aftermarket wheels. Can the dealer align my car with aftermarket wheels? Thanks.
I am also faced with the issue of having 20" aftermarket wheels. Can the dealer align my car with aftermarket wheels? Thanks.
08-28-2007, 11:03 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Ya it'll need to be done at the dealer and its going to cost 3 arms and a leg... but it should be ok with 20"...
08-28-2007, 11:53 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport, carbon black, media pack, visibility pack, grey leather, heated seats, sun protection glass, voice control, Eibach ProKit, 19" 166 style wheels, e-maps ECU remap to 325hp and 640NM, top speed limiter removed
If you are talking a proper BMW KDS alignment, you will be in trouble with the aftermarket wheels.
Original BMW wheels usually have a few more little holes you can see from the outside, which are used to hook up the KDS alignment toolery.
At least that's the way I know it.
Original BMW wheels usually have a few more little holes you can see from the outside, which are used to hook up the KDS alignment toolery.
At least that's the way I know it.
08-28-2007, 12:42 PM
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I've been through this ordeal. I had to get an alignment for my 545i with Active Steering and 20" wheels. I swapped into 19" wheels with delje08. The cost was $250.
08-28-2007, 01:39 PM
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I was in the exact same dilemma and was told by the dealer that they could not hook-up my iForged 20's to the machine so you might want to keep this in mind since I noticed you're sporting 20" HRE's. To top it off I was quoted $600. I called another BMW dealership located just a few blocks from where I live and they quoted me $500 or so.
08-28-2007, 07:37 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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There are many BMW dealerships in LA. Keep on looking until you get $200 - $300.
08-28-2007, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by superhung' post='463472' date='Aug 28 2007, 04:39 PM
I was in the exact same dilemma and was told by the dealer that they could not hook-up my iForged 20's to the machine so you might want to keep this in mind since I noticed you're sporting 20" HRE's. To top it off I was quoted $600. I called another BMW dealership located just a few blocks from where I live and they quoted me $500 or so.
08-28-2007, 07:46 PM
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The BMW dealership can do your wheel alignment. I have 20" Axis Penta on my E60 and they didn't have any problem and i paid them $150.00. If you are paying over $300 for just wheel alignment... that's B.S.......
08-28-2007, 07:53 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
... and who refered you to the sub $300 BMW dealer that put up with you and your Active Steering drama? ... common now, who's your daddy!!!? 
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='463569' date='Aug 28 2007, 08:37 PM
There are many BMW dealerships in LA. Keep on looking until you get $200 - $300.
08-28-2007, 08:37 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i / Black Sapphire Metallic / 6spd. manual / Sports package
Originally Posted by mtw1116' post='463573' date='Aug 28 2007, 08:46 PM
The BMW dealership can do your wheel alignment. I have 20" Axis Penta on my E60 and they didn't have any problem and i paid them $150.00. If you are paying over $300 for just wheel alignment... that's B.S.......