BMW 330 ZHP alignment and data + Pics

Depending on whose numbers you use, the M3 alignment numbers are within the acceptable range for a non-M E46 with sport suspension and 18" wheels.

But I'll probably have it redone anyway. Firestone lifetime alignment. For which there's a coupon code they can apply, bringing the cost to $159. Realign any time at any Firestone.

I agree. I thought those M3 numbers looked pretty good. Definitely better for tire wear.

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Originally Posted by aurelius

Had an alignment today. Beyond the obvious year, make, & model info, I had them note sport suspension and 18" wheels. Despite best efforts aimed at avoiding mistakes, realized once I got home it was indeed aligned for sport + 18's. But unfortunately to M3 specs (per info on the spec sheet from the alignment computer).

I have only a vague idea what the alignment numbers mean but the E46 specs are linked below. Should I have it redone?

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2b06cfb.jpg

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Hope you got the alignment redone and the car drives well.

Thanks for the link to those specs!

Are these for the sedan or the coupe?

I assume the the scanned alignment specs from the E46 Bentley Service Manual apply to both coupe and sedan but I do not know with certainty. I lifted that image from another alignment thread. Someone with an E46 Bentley manual can chime in.

NOTE: the Bentley numbers have a TYPO. The front camber spec in the sport suspension column should be negative (-43' + or - 20'). Use this instead:


http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/...ensionheck.png


ZHP sedan mistakenly aligned to M3 specs (factory suspension other than replaced control arm bushings):

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/...s3751a693.jpeg

I've learned to take those alignment specs with a grain of salt. Why would the standard E46 need more rear camber than a M3? Basically the only thing 2 degrees of rear camber does is wear out your tires quicker.

Does this look right to you guys? It's pulling to the left and I'm wondering if it's due to the difference in right/left camber he left.

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Originally Posted by ryankokesh

Does this look right to you guys? It's pulling to the left and I'm wondering if it's due to the difference in right/left camber he left.

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Wow, that’s a pretty significant difference in left and right camber; they were closer before the alignment. And—unless you specifically requested it—it looks like he mistakenly selected standard, non-sport alignment specifications (“Sedan Standard Suspension 17" wheels”).

Here is mine http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...adb02e006d.jpg

Try number two... these people are killing me. :facepalm


WTF:
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e20...o4ud4c4i6g.jpg

Third time is the charm?