[RobM2]

Got my 2024 aligned during the Run In Service, given this thread. Right rear camber not perfect but otherwise didn't need it (I don't have MPHAS). Oh well, piece of mind I guess.

[TallGibbs]

Adding my car to this list of vehicle needing an alignment even though everything is factory OEM on my car (well, except my winter wheels). Luckily this thread helped me to know that I need to take it in before 2,000 miles.

Turns out my toe-in/out was so far out of alignment, the dealership did not even feel comfortable doing the alignment with my winter wheels (non-BMW wheels) on the car. So, now I have to take the car back to the dealer with my OEM wheels, have them swap the OEM wheels back on, do the alignment, then swap the winter wheels back on.

All that being said: an additional lesson to this entire post. GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE BEFORE DOING ANY MODS TO THE CAR, EVEN IF THAT IS ONLY WINTER WHEELS. It will make your life easier.

Everyone should just assume the factory alignment is not acceptable; in fact, if I buy another new BMW I will make that part of the sale agreement to just have this done before I even purchase the car.

[TallGibbs]

BroDoze see above. You might still be under 2,000 miles

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

Adding my car to this list of vehicle needing an alignment even though everything is factory OEM on my car (well, except my winter wheels). Luckily this thread helped me to know that I need to take it in before 2,000 miles.

Turns out my toe-in/out was so far out of alignment, the dealership did not even feel comfortable doing the alignment with my winter wheels (non-BMW wheels) on the car. So, now I have to take the car back to the dealer with my OEM wheels, have them swap the OEM wheels back on, do the alignment, then swap the winter wheels back on.

All that being said: an additional lesson to this entire post. GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE BEFORE DOING ANY MODS TO THE CAR, EVEN IF THAT IS ONLY WINTER WHEELS. It will make your life easier.

Everyone should just assume the factory alignment is not acceptable; in fact, if I buy another new BMW I will make that part of the sale agreement to just have this done before I even purchase the car.

Were the winter wheels aftermarket or BMW?

[TallGibbs]

curtdragon the winter wheels were aftermarket so they did not have the 5 "small holes" which BMW uses for the laser alignment "flags".

This post helped me in asking more questions from the SA which finally got him to say "we COULD do it on the winter wheels, but it is so far out of toe we really want to use the OEM wheels so we can get it correct with the best accuracy."

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...16&postcount=9

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

the winter wheels were aftermarket so they did not have the 5 "small holes" which BMW uses for the laser alignment "flags".

Out of interest, I wondered whether they can use the same alignment hub adapter for older 5x120mm bolt pattern wheels and current 5x112mm ones. Measured the pitch circle of the adapter holes on the M2, they have stayed at 120mm, so BMW doesn't use a different adapter for the different era of wheels.

[wife-dog-bmw]

My car was out of alignment as well. I took my car in at 1177 for the break-in service and asked for an alignment. I let the service advisor know that I did not receive an indication that an alignment was performed at the port when the MPHAS was installed. The young service advisor was clueless. He came back to me to tell me I had to pay for the alignement. I said, it is also under warranty. Again, he was clueless. I asked him to do the alignment. Within 5 minutes I brought a photo of the warranty book stating the alignment (balancing and wipers too) are covered up to 2000 miles. He walked away and came back with an older gentleman who explained they only do the alignment if there is an issue. So I told him it was pulling to the left. He said really and I said no but if that is what you need to hear. I don't understand why they want to argue. The dealership is reimbursed by BMW. In the end I can't tell a difference in the alignment but I now know my tire should wear evenly.

I also asked for the setting height on my suspension. I am at 621MM at the front and 630/633MMMM at the rear. Based on the target data I am all the way down.

So what are others measuring for the front in rear with MPHAS?

[gondolafanclub]

might be a dumb question but if im gonna ask for the sub 2k mi alignment and I put spacers on will they refuse with the spacers?
would removing them just for the alignment be the best idea or dont worry about it? 12/15mms

[M2M3M3]

Originally Posted by gondolafanclub

might be a dumb question but if im gonna ask for the sub 2k mi alignment and I put spacers on will they refuse with the spacers?
would removing them just for the alignment be the best idea or dont worry about it? 12/15mms

Just remove them and eliminate any questions. Only takes a couple of minutes to avoid issues.

[wife-dog-bmw]

Originally Posted by gondolafanclub

might be a dumb question but if im gonna ask for the sub 2k mi alignment and I put spacers on will they refuse with the spacers?
would removing them just for the alignment be the best idea or dont worry about it? 12/15mms

I did not get any questions and I have 15MM all around. I would start off with, "I feel it pulling left......". Good luck.

[TallGibbs]

Originally Posted by wife-dog-bmw

I did not get any questions and I have 15MM all around. I would start off with, "I feel it pulling left......". Good luck.

Yeah I told them “oh yeah I can feel the car pulling to the right when under hard acceleration.” No questions at all to do the alignment.