Wheel alignment at stops, but still out?

Vanne · 07-08-2013, 09:28 AM

Hi,
I just put my car in for a full balance / alignment, but during the alignment the guy told me that he couldn't correct 2 of the issues as they were already at the max adjustment.

Can someone give me a hint as to where to start looking? Bushes? Most likely?

Any help would be great.

Info included

Fronts:

Rears:

Any info where to start would be great.
Thx

XMetal · 07-08-2013, 10:15 AM

Did you weigh down the car during the alignment process per BMW's procedure?

Vanne · 07-08-2013, 10:18 AM

Couff!! Uhhh no...

XMetal · 07-08-2013, 10:24 AM

Go to a BMW dealer and have them do it if your current alignment shop don't know the procedure.

Vanne · 07-08-2013, 12:42 PM

This machine they used was using laser alignment with (as u can see bmw z4m ) in its database, so I would think it probably compensates for an empty drivers seat??

a_riddler · 07-08-2013, 01:08 PM

always seen weights put in the driver seat.

Z4inAZ · 07-08-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanne

This machine they used was using laser alignment with (as u can see bmw z4m ) in its database, so I would think it probably compensates for an empty drivers seat??

Lasers wont compensate for a lack of weight in the seat.

BMWs need to be aligned with weights in the driver's seat to simulate weight of the driver

inTgr8r · 07-08-2013, 07:20 PM

Actually, it's driver, passenger & trunk if you go by TIS.
And gas tank at X full (don't remember ATM )
I prefer to weight it the same as when I corner balance.
.....just the equivalent of my azz in the drivers seat & 3/4 tank of gas.

seank · 07-08-2013, 09:03 PM

This is not the reason that his number are this far off. There is something else going on.

Vanne · 07-08-2013, 10:41 PM

Yeah like I initially said?? Bushes?? Thing drives straight and there are no vibration issues.

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