F31 330d Wheel Alignment
Discussion
I had a 4 wheel alignment today following installing a Bilstein B12 pro kit on my F31 330d.
Since getting it done I checked the new alignment vs an older alignment I still had the paperwork for. The values I found are way out from each other, I called the garage to question if they are sure they used the correct values, to which they were sure.
So I'm unsure of what to do, the car doesnt feel terrible, but I do alot of miles and don't want to ruin my new tyres.
So which is right ?
Old Alignment:
New Alignment:
I was also advised by the garage that they couldnt get the camber on the rears to spec and I would require aftermarket arms... Fair enough I thought, all though now looking no one else seems to mention this having installed the pro kit....
Since getting it done I checked the new alignment vs an older alignment I still had the paperwork for. The values I found are way out from each other, I called the garage to question if they are sure they used the correct values, to which they were sure.
So I'm unsure of what to do, the car doesnt feel terrible, but I do alot of miles and don't want to ruin my new tyres.
So which is right ?
Old Alignment:
New Alignment:
I was also advised by the garage that they couldnt get the camber on the rears to spec and I would require aftermarket arms... Fair enough I thought, all though now looking no one else seems to mention this having installed the pro kit....
That bottom image....are the green figures the after settings ?
If so...then I would be surprised at positive camber all around....the rear on bmw is usually negative, wearing on the inside edges. I'm guessing at the numbers but I would have thought a negative -1 on the rear and 0-0.5 on the front. My old 5series estate was down to the wires on the rear with 3mm on the outside edges.
If its the red figures...they are all over the place !
If so...then I would be surprised at positive camber all around....the rear on bmw is usually negative, wearing on the inside edges. I'm guessing at the numbers but I would have thought a negative -1 on the rear and 0-0.5 on the front. My old 5series estate was down to the wires on the rear with 3mm on the outside edges.
If its the red figures...they are all over the place !
Edited by AndrewO on Thursday 3rd December 19:32
On the new printout (lower one) I think the red figures are the "before adjustment", and the green figures the "after/current".
Firstly for each parameter (toe, caster, camber) the left should match the right. Only the front toes match L-to-R, the rear toes do not. The cambers front and rear certaily do not match L-to-R! This is poor job alround.
I've never heard of Supertracker alignment, but I have heard of Hunter and Beissbarth - these are the industry standards.
I would go somewhere else - with real experience vehicle alignment, else you won't be getting the true benefit of you new suspension etc. Look up Center Gravity - it'll be the well worth the time and money.
Also I'm certain one can adjust the front camber on an F31 - the holes for the strut mounts should be oval and allow for some minor adjustment - certainly enough for a road car.
Firstly for each parameter (toe, caster, camber) the left should match the right. Only the front toes match L-to-R, the rear toes do not. The cambers front and rear certaily do not match L-to-R! This is poor job alround.
I've never heard of Supertracker alignment, but I have heard of Hunter and Beissbarth - these are the industry standards.
I would go somewhere else - with real experience vehicle alignment, else you won't be getting the true benefit of you new suspension etc. Look up Center Gravity - it'll be the well worth the time and money.
Also I'm certain one can adjust the front camber on an F31 - the holes for the strut mounts should be oval and allow for some minor adjustment - certainly enough for a road car.
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