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      09-16-2013, 02:31 AM   #1
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1M Factory alignement spec

Does anyone have any information on this?

Hit a pothole on the left hand side of the car at around 80Km over the weekend and the car jolt with a loud bang so concerned about alignment out of place.

Want to get a tire shop to check it out.

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      09-16-2013, 02:37 AM   #2
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You shouldn't be too concerned cos it probably just hit the stop. Set up and rims should take tougher punishment than this.
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The acceptable ride height variance from factory is 6 CENTIMETRES? Seriously?
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Ride Height (front)...........600mm +40mm or -20mm
Ride Height (Rear)...........592mm +40mm or -20mm

Rear Camber...................-1*45' +0*12' or -0*12'
toe (left or right)..............0*05' +0*03' or -0*03'

Front Camber...................-1*20' +0*12' or -0*12'
toe (left or right)...............0*05' +0*03' or -0*03'
total toe..........................0*10' +0*05' or -0*05'

*= degrees, ' = minutes
where's 'ride height' measured to?

wheel centre to fender?

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The acceptable ride height variance from factory is 6 CENTIMETRES? Seriously?
yeah that's no small variance...
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Ride Height (front)...........600mm +40mm or -20mm
Ride Height (Rear)...........592mm +40mm or -20mm

Rear Camber...................-1*45' +0*12' or -0*12'
toe (left or right)..............0*05' +0*03' or -0*03'

Front Camber...................-1*20' +0*12' or -0*12'
toe (left or right)...............0*05' +0*03' or -0*03'
total toe..........................0*10' +0*05' or -0*05'

*= degrees, ' = minutes
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You shouldn't be too concerned cos it probably just hit the stop. Set up and rims should take tougher punishment than this.
I hope so too...but I was going through a curve and also on the accelerator at that point in time so not sure if it will cause misalignment and or damaged the suspension...
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I ran up BMW Sydney and they quoted me $560 to do a full 4 wheel alignment.

They said it's a 2.5 hours job.
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      09-19-2013, 12:06 AM   #8
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Just goto Jax in Artarmon. They'll do it in 30 mins. They did mine a few months back

Doubt BMW Sydney have an alignment machine, they'll just outsource it.
I rang them up and they don't have the OEM spec for the 1M.

They said they will use the 135i spec and I told them no as the 1M uses the M3 suspension. He said he can use the M3 suspension settings.

I told him to get the exact alignment settings from BMW and I will call back to confirm before making a booking.

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I have specs that I like and that has worked for me. I don't found the factory specs have enough turn-in. If you like I can post my latest alignment up?
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The middle column is the factory spec. Ignore my front camber - that explain how the car is feeling at the moment. I usually have rear 1.5 minutes toe in each side, and neutural toe in the front
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      09-19-2013, 02:59 AM   #11
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The middle column is the factory spec. Ignore my front camber - that explain how the car is feeling at the moment. I usually have rear 1.5 minutes toe in each side, and neutural toe in the front
Thanks mate
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Yes, I wanted max front neg camber. The rest was based on a M3 on their computer. The settings were spot on really, other than getting the max camber.

Good idea to get alignment done once a year or 20,000km IMO
Thanks Ian
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Just got a quote from BMW North Shore, $180 for a 4 wheel alignment.

They do the alignment 90% of the time, the other 10% of time goes to Jax at Artarmon.
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Just got a quote from BMW North Shore, $180 for a 4 wheel alignment.

They do the alignment 90% of the time, the other 10% of time goes to Jax at Artarmon.
Pedders Suspension at Granville for about $120.

Did mine after fitting lowered springs...Really professional and really now their beemers as they have two race cars.
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