Wheel Alignments

andrew@southernBM · 10-13-2009, 05:18 AM

I have installed my faulty coil over shocker and have installed the M3 E92 rear link arms and sway bars and even though i have had alignments before on this car i thought i would send it over to true track in North Melbourne to have it thoroughly inspected. I have seen many 135i's have been toe'ing out too much from new at the rear, even newish cars are out, i wonder if it is one of those things where they are out from factory.....

Well my car was miles out and contributed to how much my car handles poorly and lacks traction, i have to say it drives heaps better now and after clocking up a few kilometers on it recently i am happy to say it feels really good now. I guess the local wheel aligner had misaligned it previously but i have to say Tru track are fantastic and i recomend them highly. I sent my race car over there and they set that up too, i cant wait for the next track day.

MickyD · 10-13-2009, 06:21 AM

good timing, I've noticed that my car is feathering the front tyres a fair bit, after only 7000k's (and probably 70% freeway driving)

sparoz · 10-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Same with my fronts - toe has just been adjusted again. Let us know how the M3 parts go.

takahashi · 10-13-2009, 07:59 AM

Do you have specific spec figures Andrew?

Last time I did that at Swan street as Matt brought the car in for me. They just said the alignment was ok and did not give me a print out :mad:

I may go to Stucky to get it done.

andrew@southernBM · 10-14-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

Same with my fronts - toe has just been adjusted again. Let us know how the M3 parts go.

I'll do a seperate post about the M3 arms and bushes at some stage.

Blacky · 10-14-2009, 07:51 PM

What is the contact details for tru track?

andrew@southernBM · 10-15-2009, 05:12 AM

Trutrack

52/62 Leveson St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
(03) 9326 5392 ‎

Mention your a Southern BM customer....

Blacky · 10-15-2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks
Will do

ozzy · 10-15-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

Do you have specific spec figures Andrew?

Last time I did that at Swan street as Matt brought the car in for me. They just said the alignment was ok and did not give me a print out :mad:

I may go to Stucky to get it done.

Yes do you have the alignment settings , have had trouble in sydney getting mine right as well

WOPALX · 10-15-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzy

Yes do you have the alignment settings , have had trouble in sydney getting mine right as well

Take it to Spinning Wheels in Alexandria / Waterloo.

Ask for Stuart to do the alignment for you.

dk130i · 10-15-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

Take it to Spinning Wheels in Alexandria / Waterloo.

Ask for Stuart to do the alignment for you.

Another vote for Spinning wheels, knobs at BMW dealership had 3 attempts at alignment on my car and could not get it right, these guys fixed it first go within 20 minutes, good customer service, flexible, reasonably priced and nice to deal with.

fontana302 · 10-17-2009, 06:25 AM

Andrew,

What toe, caster & camber did you have it set up to including tolerances.

andrew@southernBM · 10-18-2009, 06:13 AM

Mine has M3 arms in the front and rear so is different to standard settings

Alext · 10-18-2009, 06:45 AM

What alignment settings are best for a stock 135i for street use?

takahashi · 10-19-2009, 02:23 AM

I would think zero toe front and slight toe in rear. Perhaps 1mm each.

Not sure if caster or camber can be adjusted. I asked WAY before, he said no.

10-13-2009, 05:18 AM	#1
andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Wheel Alignments I have installed my faulty coil over shocker and have installed the M3 E92 rear link arms and sway bars and even though i have had alignments before on this car i thought i would send it over to true track in North Melbourne to have it thoroughly inspected. I have seen many 135i's have been toe'ing out too much from new at the rear, even newish cars are out, i wonder if it is one of those things where they are out from factory..... Well my car was miles out and contributed to how much my car handles poorly and lacks traction, i have to say it drives heaps better now and after clocking up a few kilometers on it recently i am happy to say it feels really good now. I guess the local wheel aligner had misaligned it previously but i have to say Tru track are fantastic and i recomend them highly. I sent my race car over there and they set that up too, i cant wait for the next track day.
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10-13-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	good timing, I've noticed that my car is feathering the front tyres a fair bit, after only 7000k's (and probably 70% freeway driving)
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10-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#3
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Same with my fronts - toe has just been adjusted again. Let us know how the M3 parts go. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Do you have specific spec figures Andrew? Last time I did that at Swan street as Matt brought the car in for me. They just said the alignment was ok and did not give me a print out :mad: I may go to Stucky to get it done. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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10-14-2009, 07:51 PM	#6
Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	What is the contact details for tru track?
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10-15-2009, 05:12 AM	#7
andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Trutrack 52/62 Leveson St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia (03) 9326 5392 ‎ Mention your a Southern BM customer....
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Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Will do
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10-17-2009, 06:25 AM	#12
fontana302 Private First Class 6 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Andrew, What toe, caster & camber did you have it set up to including tolerances.
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10-18-2009, 06:13 AM	#13
andrew@southernBM 169 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: M2 G87, M4 G82 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0)	Mine has M3 arms in the front and rear so is different to standard settings
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10-18-2009, 06:45 AM	#14
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10-19-2009, 02:23 AM	#15
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I would think zero toe front and slight toe in rear. Perhaps 1mm each. Not sure if caster or camber can be adjusted. I asked WAY before, he said no. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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