alignment on my 09 m3...

kwike92 · 03-12-2011, 09:50 PM

so my car pulls slightly to the right on the freeway. Do u guys recomend I take my m3 to the dealer for an alignment? Or take it to just a regualr alignment shop??? Thanks guys.

STALKER · 03-12-2011, 10:01 PM

First I would check your pressures if you have not done so already. Also try it out on a few diff roads to be sure its your car and not the road.
A good reputable alignment shop will often be cheaper and do a better job. Im sure someone on the board knows a good shop in your area, try your regional section.

rzm3 · 03-13-2011, 01:24 PM

well, describe "slightly". When you let go of the steering wheel, how long does it stay in the same lane? Also, make sure it's not the crown of the road that's doing the pulling.

kwike92 · 03-13-2011, 01:39 PM

Well I drove multiple roads and highways. And it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to pull into the other lane.

So it definately seems to be my alignment... I'm just concerned on where to take my car. I don't want to take it to the dealer and have them charge me like 400 bucks to do an alignment when I can take it to a tire shop and have them charge me 60 ya know? I mean after all, its just an alignment, not a head gasket job. Lol

STALKER · 03-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Is your steering wheel straight?

kwike92 · 03-13-2011, 03:25 PM

yes, steering wheel is straight.

jacobe92 · 03-13-2011, 04:12 PM

Visit Westend Alignment in Gardena CA and ask for Darin. The man is a Guru when it comes to your car's alignment. Prepare for a two week wait to see him because of his busy schedule.

P.S.

If your car falls under this category he won't align it. Buicks, Ford Fusion, Saturn etc. lol

rzm3 · 03-13-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kwike92

Well I drove multiple roads and highways. And it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to pull into the other lane.

So it definately seems to be my alignment... I'm just concerned on where to take my car. I don't want to take it to the dealer and have them charge me like 400 bucks to do an alignment when I can take it to a tire shop and have them charge me 60 ya know? I mean after all, its just an alignment, not a head gasket job. Lol

OK. 5-10 seconds is not really that bad. The M3 is very sensitive to tires and alignment so some pull is OK.

To answer your question: your best bet would be either a BMW specialty shop or the dealer. What you want is a shop that has the alignment specifications for the E92 M3 and the experience (and patience) of getting it right. You don't want to take it to some random mechanical shop because an alignment on an M3 requires more precision vs. even the regular 3 series.

Try the regional section and I am sure there are members here who can make a recommendation.

kwike92 · 03-13-2011, 04:24 PM

ok ok cool. ill get this checked out ASAP. ill go check out that place in gardena. ill hit them up tomarrow and see what there going to charge me and how long i have to wait. vs the dealership. worse case...ill drop it off at the dealer ( at least ill get a free rental car, lol!) thanks guys.

TX · 03-13-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kwike92

ok ok cool. ill get this checked out ASAP. ill go check out that place in gardena. ill hit them up tomarrow and see what there going to charge me and how long i have to wait. vs the dealership. worse case...ill drop it off at the dealer ( at least ill get a free rental car, lol!) thanks guys.

Local dealer here charged 150 bucks for a 4 wheel alignment.

rzm3 · 03-13-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kwike92

ok ok cool. ill get this checked out ASAP. ill go check out that place in gardena. ill hit them up tomarrow and see what there going to charge me and how long i have to wait. vs the dealership. worse case...ill drop it off at the dealer ( at least ill get a free rental car, lol!) thanks guys.

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rzm3 Moderator 675 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	well, describe "slightly". When you let go of the steering wheel, how long does it stay in the same lane? Also, make sure it's not the crown of the road that's doing the pulling.
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kwike92 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,775 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca iTrader: (9)	Well I drove multiple roads and highways. And it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to pull into the other lane. So it definately seems to be my alignment... I'm just concerned on where to take my car. I don't want to take it to the dealer and have them charge me like 400 bucks to do an alignment when I can take it to a tire shop and have them charge me 60 ya know? I mean after all, its just an alignment, not a head gasket job. Lol Last edited by kwike92; 03-13-2011 at 02:01 PM..
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kwike92 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,775 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 CP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca iTrader: (9)	ok ok cool. ill get this checked out ASAP. ill go check out that place in gardena. ill hit them up tomarrow and see what there going to charge me and how long i have to wait. vs the dealership. worse case...ill drop it off at the dealer ( at least ill get a free rental car, lol!) thanks guys.
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