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Wheel Alignment - Where to go??
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All,
Where would everyone recommend to have 4 wheel alignment done on a zed?
Thanks
Where would everyone recommend to have 4 wheel alignment done on a zed?
Thanks
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Thanks - do most BMW dealers have 4 wheel alignment systems and is the Zed fully adjustable?
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I haven't had mine done ( ) but everyone seems to rate a Hunter alignment - although the results seem to depend on the skill of the person doing it.
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Thanks - I have heard about the Hunter Alignment and I agree with your comments. I'm in North West London, although willing to travel for the right place.......
Surely, everyone must have considered fine-tuning their set-up?
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If you are local enough, Wheels In Motion in Chesham are brilliant. I always used them for my MX5s.
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Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
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Thanks
Do you take your other cars to them or do you have another garage you use?
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Hi,MJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 am Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
Thanks for this suggestion, is it available at all Kwik Fits and roughly how much is the cost? I suppose if you have a car with a sensitive set-up, this would be ideal.
Thanks
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Don't do it they are clueless, had to get mine redone at BMW after going there!DJz4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:32 pmHi,MJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 am Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
Thanks for this suggestion, is it available at all Kwik Fits and roughly how much is the cost? I suppose if you have a car with a sensitive set-up, this would be ideal.
Thanks
Set computer as E89 when mine is E85 then argued I didn't know what model car I had and still made an arse of it!
Don't risk it BMW should be around £130, a bit more expensive but done right and no hassle!
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I'm sure I won't be going to Kwik Fit, although i'm intrigued about this offer as I know some people like using them - so I can pass on the commentsMefiEcosse wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:50 pmDon't do it they are clueless, had to get mine redone at BMW after going there!DJz4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:32 pmHi,MJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 am Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
Thanks for this suggestion, is it available at all Kwik Fits and roughly how much is the cost? I suppose if you have a car with a sensitive set-up, this would be ideal.
Thanks
Set computer as E89 when mine is E85 then argued I didn't know what model car I had and still made an arse of it!
Don't risk it BMW should be around £130, a bit more expensive but done right and no hassle!
Do BMW know what they are doing? Is the Zed fully adjustable or does it require aftermarket adjuster bolts/ bought from the BMW part counter?
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I think it was about £120 for the 2 year deal, its about £35 per adjustment so worked out more cost effective, mine knew the car and set up and was keen to try the M setup on mine, it depends where you go to who will do the job and how knowledgeable they will be.DJz4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:32 pmHi,MJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 am Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
Thanks for this suggestion, is it available at all Kwik Fits and roughly how much is the cost? I suppose if you have a car with a sensitive set-up, this would be ideal.
Thanks
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Thanks! I'm intrigued to see what my local Kwik Fit say....I agree a lot of it comes down to the operator. Although, I am surprised there isn't a place recommended by all members, like a specialist finderMJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:08 pmI think it was about £120 for the 2 year deal, its about £35 per adjustment so worked out more cost effective, mine knew the car and set up and was keen to try the M setup on mine, it depends where you go to who will do the job and how knowledgeable they will be.DJz4 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:32 pmHi,MJJamieson wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:29 am Not wanting to shot down in flames but Kwik Fit use Hunter alignment equipment and you can have the car adjusted 8 times over 2 years for a fixed price. My local were very knowledgeable and enjoyed working on a car with a proper adjustable setup.
Thanks for this suggestion, is it available at all Kwik Fits and roughly how much is the cost? I suppose if you have a car with a sensitive set-up, this would be ideal.
Thanks
Thanks for your comments, though
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I've only had MX5s done with them but I haven't had another adjustable car that would benefit from expert adjustment until now. I will be taking my Z4 to them in the summer.
As well as my MX5 they also did a Mk1 MX5 track car I was a part-owner of. They do all sorts there including a lot of track cars so they really do know their stuff.
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