Wheel Alignment Question
08-28-2007, 08:48 PM
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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.......
08-29-2007, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='463597' date='Aug 28 2007, 09:48 PM
You obviously don't have Active Steering.
He should... 2005 sports package... IT should be about $200
08-29-2007, 05:47 PM
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I have the same dilemma and would also like a definate answer to this situation. What special type of tools does an ailgnment store need to have to ailign with active steering? I have a non bmw dealership saying they can align my car with active steering for cheap but i cant tell if hes just wanting my business.
08-29-2007, 07:10 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
From a local BMW dealer Four Wheel Alignment Special $169... "Vehicles with Active Cruise Control and Steering may be excluded. "
http://www.imakenews.com/bmwfremont/e_arti...b9JgrQ,b6B8fj73
http://www.imakenews.com/bmwfremont/e_arti...b9JgrQ,b6B8fj73
Originally Posted by B1N' post='464024' date='Aug 29 2007, 06:47 PM
I have the same dilemma and would also like a definate answer to this situation. What special type of tools does an ailgnment store need to have to ailign with active steering? I have a non bmw dealership saying they can align my car with active steering for cheap but i cant tell if hes just wanting my business.
08-30-2007, 05:19 AM
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thanks for the responses. here are the answers I have gotten from several people. the dealer uses an alignment machine which locks on only to OEM wheels. If you notice on OEM wheels, there are small holes by the lug nuts where teh alignment machine attaches. Aftermarket wheels do not have these holes and thus can not be aligned. Dealer quoted me 200 for alignment and another 100 to throw on a set of OEM wheels they have in the shop. Dealer could not confirm if an independent shop could do alignment.
Decided to take my car to a specialty alignment shop here. They said they have done cars with Active steering with no issues. I wil let everyone know what the result is. He agreed not to charge of alignment was off in the end.
Decided to take my car to a specialty alignment shop here. They said they have done cars with Active steering with no issues. I wil let everyone know what the result is. He agreed not to charge of alignment was off in the end.
08-30-2007, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='463597' date='Aug 28 2007, 11:48 PM
You obviously don't have Active Steering.
08-30-2007, 11:41 AM
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I am taking my car in for alignment this weekend. Dealer quoted $149, minus discount for BMWCCA members.
First time I am getting this done after having my car for over 2 years. SA is suggesting I should get it done every year (which is recommended by other car dealers too).
First time I am getting this done after having my car for over 2 years. SA is suggesting I should get it done every year (which is recommended by other car dealers too).
09-03-2007, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mtw1116' post='464191' date='Aug 30 2007, 07:53 AM
I do have an active steering.. its a 2005 sports package. My best friend works for LB BMW (finance station) that's why they qouted me for only $150. But I asked my SA again and he said you'll pay average $150-$250 bucks....
I called the independent alignment shop that aligns race/track cars and was told that they've done cars w/ Active Steering and shouldn't be an issue...So I'll just be taking it down to them and get it done there.
09-06-2007, 03:17 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530D Sport
I got mine done from Kwik Fit with 20 inch wheels on, 4 wheel alignment for ?65!
And they done it bang on no problems! My tyres arnt getting worn on the edge anymore!
And they done it bang on no problems! My tyres arnt getting worn on the edge anymore!
