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      10-30-2014, 07:37 AM   #1
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Lowered xi alignment specs

I was wondering what to ask for when bringing the e92 in for an alignment. I am lowered on kw v1 and a rear m3 sway.
No track days but drive pretty spiritedly. I'm looking for something that will also get me decent tire wear.
Any suggestions?
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      10-30-2014, 08:38 AM   #2
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Go with stock specs. I am also lowered on v1s. See my alignment sheet below. Rear camber cannot be adjusted higher due to the drop but I got 25k miles out of my tires with these settings.

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      10-30-2014, 09:57 AM   #4
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where is the best place to get an alignment? i went to two shops and they told me to go to bmw lol
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Go with stock specs. I am also lowered on v1s. See my alignment sheet below. Rear camber cannot be adjusted higher due to the drop but I got 25k miles out of my tires with these settings.
Dude did pretty good getting L/R even. KW actually makes spacers that you can put on to raise the rear, so you can have more play.

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where is the best place to get an alignment? i went to two shops and they told me to go to bmw lol
Find a shop that handles a lot of imports.
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It's tough to find a place that can give you a good lowered AWD alignment. I've been through three - and they were all terrible.
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      10-30-2014, 11:18 AM   #7
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Find a good indie shop or have a good indie shop recommend an alignment shop to you. A lot of the chain tire stores will not touch BMWs in my experience. Or you can just go to BMW but be prepared for the cost.
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[QUOTE=gtaccord;16858273]Go with stock specs. I am also lowered on v1s. See my alignment sheet below. Rear camber cannot be adjusted higher due to the drop but I got 25k miles out of my tires with these settings.

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Nice.... Thanks
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      10-30-2014, 07:49 PM   #9
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It's tough to find a place that can give you a good lowered AWD alignment. I've been through three - and they were all terrible.
I'm also in Norwalk! Where did you go? The last place I tried is Bonenfant Alignment Services on Van Zant St.
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After lowering my E90xi (eibach prokit springs), I asked my indy for a little more sporty alignment spec and he did mine as by a E90i with sport package which is a little more camber than on our xi's. Sorry I don't have actual specs, but turn-in and road holding is very good in spirited driving and since it's still OEM, uneven tire wear should be minimal.

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I'm also in Norwalk! Where did you go? The last place I tried is Bonenfant Alignment Services on Van Zant St.
Norwalk buddies! Conti (forum member, also norwalk) went there and said it sucked haha.
I've tried an Indy shop in North Salem and The Shop CT in norwalk. Don't ever go there. They misaligned my xi e92 and used RWD e90 specs, which weren't even within spec. Brought it back and they fucked up the second alignment too. Car smelled like cooked clutch when I picked it up.

Which car do you have? I'm on mobile so I can't see.
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I'm wondering if running 0 toe front and rear would have negative affects
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