Alignment shops

[mindcontrollerone]

So I really don't feel like paying $300 for an alignment at the dealer. I had my M4 lowered and have struggled finding a place that my car can clear the ramp or a place that the sensors can clear the wheel gap. I was super excited to find my local Les Schwab has a drive up machine (no ramp)... after speaking to the advisor he stated he would be upfront about it and that they don't have all the proper tools and recommendations that BMW requires. They do their best but that's it.

Can anyone recommend a shop that has the proper tools and can clear a lowered car?

[9M71]

Don't think you need speciality tools to align the f8x. Seems like the shop is dodging the job?

What's your location? unfortunately your location doesn't display for mobile users.

[mindcontrollerone]

Originally Posted by 9M4N71U

Don't think you need speciality tools to align the f8x. Seems like the shop is dodging the job?

What's your location? unfortunately your location doesn't display for mobile users.

I'm in Rancho Cucamonga.

He mentioned weights in the car they don't provide, and tools for the rear wheels... he said they can do the front, no problem.

[Ant_tc]

Technically you need to put weights on the driver, passenger, rear seats, and trunk I believe. As far as aligning the rears, the toe adjuster is vertical so it is slightly difficult to loosen/tighten the toe adjuster nut but other than that, it isn’t too hard.

[mindcontrollerone]

Originally Posted by Annnttt

Technically you need to put weights on the driver, passenger, rear seats, and trunk I believe. As far as aligning the rears, the toe adjuster is vertical so it is slightly difficult to loosen/tighten the toe adjuster nut but other than that, it isn’t too hard.

I took a shot with Les Schwab and the device won't clear the wheel-well.

If anyone can recommend a shop I'd appreciate it... if not BMW has a $60 off which will bring it down to $200

[AWE46M3]

I recommend zero auto factory. They are in la habra!

https://www.google.com/search?q=zero...client=safari#

[mindcontrollerone]

Originally Posted by AWE46M3

I recommend zero auto factory. They are in la habra!

https://www.google.com/search?q=zero...client=safari#

Much appreciated! I will give them a call on Monday!!! 🙌🏻

[verdik]

Try Supreme Power in Fullerton.

[Ant_tc]

Originally Posted by mindcontrollerone

I took a shot with Les Schwab and the device won't clear the wheel-well.

If anyone can recommend a shop I'd appreciate it... if not BMW has a $60 off which will bring it down to $200

I’m assuming they use the same alignment machine as we do at our shop, which is the hunter hawkeye. Sensors clamp around the tire and the sensor arms go from 3/9 o clock position to 1/7 o clock position, so if you’re too low, the arms hit your fenders before compensating. Best of luck on your search. Most shops(ours included) do not use weights so we compensate camber angles by adjusting them on the more positive end of the specification.

[mindcontrollerone]

Originally Posted by Annnttt

I’m assuming they use the same alignment machine as we do at our shop, which is the hunter hawkeye. Sensors clamp around the tire and the sensor arms go from 3/9 o clock position to 1/7 o clock position, so if you’re too low, the arms hit your fenders before compensating. Best of luck on your search. Most shops(ours included) do not use weights so we compensate camber angles by adjusting them on the more positive end of the specification.

Sorry... what shop is this?

[AWE46M3]

Originally Posted by mindcontrollerone

Much appreciated! I will give them a call on Monday!!! 🙌🏻

Their number is 626-594-5266, he’s currently out of town till the 23rd. Cost was around 100, they’re good with lowered cars and usually working on track setups

[drewwdrew]

714 Tires in Westminister
West End Alignment in Glendale
Temple City Auto in El Monte

These are the only shops I will/have taken my cars over the past decade.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by drewwdrew

714 Tires in Westminister
West End Alignment in Glendale
Temple City Auto in El Monte

These are the only shops I will/have taken my cars over the past decade.

West End Alignment is in Gardena. I'm gonna be going there again soon. Two generations worth of alignment knowledge in that shop. One of the best imo.

[s0211]

I took mine to mod bargains in la habra don't remember now much I paid specifically. It's not TOO far from you either.

Edit: I cannot post their link, but they have a price sheet for all their services on their site. Looks like alignment is between 125-189

[TTGTOVR4]

+1 for 714 tires

[drewwdrew]

Originally Posted by x.shell

West End Alignment is in Gardena.

yea...that city with a "G" in in it

[Freak1c]

Westend alignment !

[Commanderwiggin]

West End Alignment

[jmg]

West End Alignment is the only place I go.

WEA by JMG, on Flickr

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by jmg

West End Alignment is the only place I go.

WEA by JMG, on Flickr

So funny, I was there again 2 days ago and took the exact same picture.

[Walmart Parking Lot]

Originally Posted by Freak1c

Westend alignment !

Originally Posted by Commanderwiggin

West End Alignment

Originally Posted by jmg

West End Alignment is the only place I go.

WEA by JMG, on Flickr

Originally Posted by x.shell

So funny, I was there again 2 days ago and took the exact same picture.

How much does West End Alignment charge?

[jmg]

Originally Posted by grgg33

How much does West End Alignment charge?

It depends on what you want them to do and your setup. For MPHAS height adjustment for cross balancing, set front and rear camber with front camber plates and alignment was $350 total iirc. It could have been $340 I honestly forgot.