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      10-27-2014, 07:32 PM   #1
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M4 H&R SS (Alignment)

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I just installed the H&R super sport Springs on my M4. I drove it around and it didn't feel right. It was pulling a bit to the right. I would imagine it would need an alignment after the install. Anybody have an insight on this?
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      10-27-2014, 07:52 PM   #2
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I would suggest getting an alignment done. While it's not always necessary to get one done after springs it's highly recommended.
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      10-28-2014, 11:43 AM   #3
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Ok I dropped off the car this morning at the BMW dealer to get realigned. I guess I'll let you guys know how the car feels afterwards. :thumbsup
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      11-19-2014, 08:46 PM   #4
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update on the alignment?
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      12-03-2014, 02:36 PM   #5
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Any pics of the car on H&R SS springs? How did it work out after alignment?
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Update on how the car is after the alignment?
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      12-15-2014, 08:08 AM   #7
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Sorry guys for taking so long to wright back. Well I did the alignment and the car drives amazing.
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I saw your car at the show at Pembroke bmw a few weeks ago. Love the drop looks awesome. I have a couple of questions for you.

Did you do the springs yourself? If so was it hard?
Did you do any type of camber correction plates or nothing at all?
Who did your alignment?
Do you have adaptive suspension? If so do you notice any difference after the drop?
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      12-22-2014, 12:43 AM   #10
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Mine was pulling to right after spring install as well. Had BMW N. Scottsdale do alignment. Still ever slightly pulls to the right.

Would love to hear if yours does as well after alignment.
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Mine pulls to right as well has nothing to do with springs
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HI,
I just installed the H&R super sport Springs on my M4. I drove it around and it didn't feel right. It was pulling a bit to the right. I would imagine it would need an alignment after the install. Anybody have an insight on this?
Hey bro are you running any spacers ?
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Your dealers did the alignments no questions asked?! Would have thought they refuse

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HI,
I just installed the H&R super sport Springs on my M4. I drove it around and it didn't feel right. It was pulling a bit to the right. I would imagine it would need an alignment after the install. Anybody have an insight on this?
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Mine was pulling to right after spring install as well. Had BMW N. Scottsdale do alignment. Still ever slightly pulls to the right.

Would love to hear if yours does as well after alignment.
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      02-28-2015, 08:59 PM   #14
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Mine pulls to right as well has nothing to do with springs
About the pull to the right, a lot of car have that problem, found the problem but haven't fixed it yet, it's the swivel that needs to be change, there is a post call pulling to the right, check it out
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looks great! Are you running spacers as well? If so, what size?
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Many times, if not all the time and depending on the experience of the person installing the springs/coilovers, the cars alignment will be off after install. From past experiences, and from everything I've ever heard, it is best to wait a week or 2 after installing to allow the springs to settle fully. THEN, get an alignment. I had mine done 2 1/2 weeks after installing my KW HAS kit and spacers and it worked beautifully.
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i just installed my H&R sports on my f80 in 2 hours at work and did alignment right after, drive pin straight (it did before alignment too) i just adjusted front toe and rear camber. my rears dropped a lot, fronts about what i expected
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Did bmw charge you to do the alignment?
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Did bmw charge you to do the alignment?
No, i did it myself (im an SA at a dealership). no alignment is covered under warranty whatsoever, unless in conjunction with a warranty repair. ie oil pan, tie rods, axles, yadda yadda..
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No, i did it myself (im an SA at a dealership). no alignment is covered under warranty whatsoever, unless in conjunction with a warranty repair. ie oil pan, tie rods, axles, yadda yadda..
OR in the first 1,000 miles of the car's life. Which not a lot of people know.
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OR in the first 1,000 miles of the car's life. Which not a lot of people know.
this is true, but in this case they wont do it for you after putting springs on. and yes it can be done in first 1000 but it is very rare, has to be proven that it came shipped like that or due to manufactures defect.
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