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      08-07-2013, 01:35 PM   #19
Dackelone
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Originally Posted by -cj- View Post
Thanks Dackel. I checked with him a few days ago and he gave me the brush off: "Oh, we'll just align it as a 135i or an M3, no worries!" and I know I'm being OCD, I'd rather return it to OEM specs while I'm on OEM suspension.

He charges $60 cash vs $230 at the dealer lol. They both use the same machines. At this point I'm almost tempted to pay the difference at the dealer so that I'm not bothered by it.... I'll try giving the dealer a call first though.
Yes, I feel the same way when it comes to MY car.

I would ask around. Maybe even see who all the racers go to in your area. Having an alignment done at a dealer is not a bad idea either. So long as you don't get a Tech who works under the motto... "Set the toe and Let her Go"!!! I have see those guys in action. Tell the tech you want a good alignment and you know(and can feel) the difference. A good shop will even let you sit INSIDE your car - as that will affect how the final alignment numbers come out. Thats when you know you have a good shop doing the job.

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Dackel
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