laser wheel adjustment in scotland
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Printed Date: 14-May-2024 at 16:57
Topic: laser wheel adjustment in scotland
Posted By: 318loon
Subject: laser wheel adjustment in scotland
Date Posted: 10-September-2006 at 18:24
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alright people im lookin to get the laser 4 wheel alignment done im in north lanarkshire area airdrie/coatbridge anyone know of any garages that do this around here or near by ------------- BMW 318i saloon 96 |
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 10-September-2006 at 19:49
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RW Weaver 3a Delvin Road Cathcart Glasgow G44 3AA ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 10-September-2006 at 19:50
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LMFAO at there website BTW
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Posted By: 318loon
Date Posted: 10-September-2006 at 23:46
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great thanks mate will be heading there this weekend hopefully. any info on the cost?? ------------- BMW 318i saloon 96 |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 11-September-2006 at 08:12
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Wonder why they don't like X5's? Mechanically they are an E39 underneath....... Hmmm I would have one as they are very capable cars but it's the image they unfortunately have that puts me right off them! Maybe they share the same thoughts....hedgehogs and X5 drivers......... Back to the post in question..... 4 Wheel laser alignment. CH Bull & Sons, Kilmacolm Road, Bridge of Weir (BP Petrol Station) did mine for £55 inc VAT. They do all the Volvo dealers wheel alignment from the Glasgow area. HTH Andrew
------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: grahame34m5
Date Posted: 11-September-2006 at 11:23
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The independents recommendaed here are well know to club memebers and have nothing bad to say about them at all. Although I'm having a testing time at the moment I would recommend a BMW KDS alignment and get the print out to prove it. They weight the car down and check cambers and ride height as well as toes and geometrical driving axis. I don't know if the equipment at the independents does this. Although it is more pricey at £170ish I personnally think its worth it. Note that the alignment spec target values are when the car is loaded, and its not a little bit. Mine needs 68 Kg in the drivers and passenger seat and more in the boot. A recent KDS done for me didn't have the right weights and they were unable to align it to spec. PS just to under line this I'm not saying the independents can't do it all I'm saying its worth asking/getting KDS done. ------------- 
08 e60 Alpina B5 S sold, please forgive me 03 e39 M5 sold 98 e38 728 Sport Individual dead 93 e34 M5 sold |
Posted By: 318loon
Date Posted: 11-September-2006 at 18:53
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point noted, thanks
im due an mot soon so gonna wait and see if there are any suspension issues needin fixed especially trailing arm bushes then get it aligned ------------- BMW 318i saloon 96 |
Posted By: gary
Date Posted: 13-September-2006 at 17:50
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Loon Try
BM Motors 71 Station Rd Law Village Wishaw 01698 375146 Alot of guys including me swear by them. It is owned by a guy called Davy and the club have had two meetings at his premises. He is cheap and knows his stuff. I would not let anyone other than him near my cars. He has been servicing mine for about the past 9 years and is a great supporter of the club. Tell him Gary sent you. ------------- http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/cars/e30/sportevo.html" rel="nofollow - E30 M3 Sport Evo III |
Posted By: andygriff
Date Posted: 14-September-2006 at 13:25
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I highly recomend BMW KDS over any other allignment. The BMW software is more specific to each model variation (and in some cases specific vehicle options), on later cars the actual ride hight at each corner of the vehicle is input to obtain corrected geometry settings. However, don't waste time having the geometry checked if your suspension / steering is worn or tired. Bottom arms / bushes, trailing arm bushes, track rod ends etc. need particular inspection. If possible, find a conciencious BMW dealer who doesn't operate an individual productivity bonus for it's tech's. You'll probably get a better job done as an accurate KDS takes a little time. The check alone should take at least 1 hour if done correctly, adjustments will require extra time. All final figures should be close to the centre of their tolerence if your tech has a concience ! Always ask for the final printout report including the ride hight target / actual figures. ------------- 1988 E30 M3 S14B23 1995 E36 M3 S50B30 Saloon Honda RC30 BMW Senior Technician. |
Posted By: SteveM
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 19:55
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I just paid 200 quid for the KDS at John Clarks in Aberdeen. The car does drive straight now, and the steering wheel is not squint. I got a full print out with all the before and after numbers, and it does list ride height, tyre pressures, and is specific to the model (18", sport suspension, diesle etc), But, damn it's expensive - and not covered by the service & maintenance pack. ------------- Steve Scottish Cecotto |