rear wheel alignment

[mathmos]

Hi All (first post hello! )

I've just had my Z4 fail it's MOT for broken rear coil...so I've had it replaced from an independent (BMW's own prices were 2-3 times as much) the only issue is that the independent didn't have the equipment available to do a rear wheel alignment...

so before I start phoning round to get some prices I wondered is do I actually need it doing?

would you expect the wheels to be out of line after a replaced coil spring?

Cheers!

[HRG]

Looking at this your alignment shouldn't have been touched.

http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWZ4MKWV3SuspensionI...

Does she still steer straight when you run along the crown of the road with your hands off the wheel?

[mathmos]

That's great, thanks for that link!

Yeah it seems to run fairly true, however I have noticed it doesn't seem to feel as planted as it used to when I am taking some corners at speed. In the past couple of weeks I've replaced all 4 tyres and the rear coils....so I am guessing I may have just got used to the handling prior to the changes and what I am noticing now is how it's supposed to feel.

If the alignment is out am I likely to see uneven wear? I could leave it for a few weeks and see if the tyres are looking even across the tread.

Cheers!