BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M2 Forum > Regional Forums > USA - California > Wheel Alignment - Which shop?

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-25-2020, 06:05 PM   #1
chicagowindycity007
Enlisted Member
118
Rep
32
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

Wheel Alignment - Which shop?

Hello M2 members,

I just moved to Orange County California. I want to get a wheel alignment for my M2 and would like to get your recommendation on where to go.

The BMW dealership charges $280.
The Acura dealership charges $180
The Wheel Alignment shop near my home charges $90

They all said they will align to BMW M2 specs. Does it matter where I have the M2 service at?

Do you have any recommended shops near the Irvine area?

Thanks so much.
Jon.
Appreciate 0
      04-26-2020, 01:52 AM   #2
Orange fever
Colonel
Orange fever's Avatar
Thailand
2349
Rep
2,828
Posts

Drives: E36M,E46M,E90M,X5M,i3,M2,i8
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SoCal. in the hood!!!

iTrader: (5)

Hit up!!!
European Auto Source
__________________

BMW I12 i8 Frozen Yellow- H&R springs, 22" Radenergie F10 Monoblock Forged ///
F87 M2 Aw -Vorsteiner Aero Kit, VFF-107,Macht Schnell-Springs,VF-Engineering/Hex tuning Stage Two,ER DP,Stock Exhaust,Drop-In Bmc Filter,AA Intercooler,FTP Charge pipe+boost pipe/// Wish list :Mexico delivery 2024 BMW M2 (G87)
Appreciate 0
      04-26-2020, 02:33 PM   #3
chicagowindycity007
Enlisted Member
118
Rep
32
Posts

Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

Thank you so much.
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2020, 11:11 AM   #4
infinitekidM2C
Major General
infinitekidM2C's Avatar
United_States
4186
Rep
5,727
Posts

Drives: 2019 M2 Competition
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
EAS or Chewerks in City of Industry. Just went to Chewerks and they're excellent.

Last edited by infinitekidM2C; 04-27-2020 at 04:28 PM..
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2020, 02:47 PM   #5
WedgeSalad
First Lieutenant
United_States
261
Rep
302
Posts

Drives: 2018 F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

I didn't think EAS did alignments, did this change recently?
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2020, 04:27 PM   #6
infinitekidM2C
Major General
infinitekidM2C's Avatar
United_States
4186
Rep
5,727
Posts

Drives: 2019 M2 Competition
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by WedgeSalad View Post
I didn't think EAS did alignments, did this change recently?
I talked to EAS and yes they do it; not 4 corner balancing but your routine alignment they can do.
Appreciate 1
      05-26-2020, 03:31 PM   #7
Altra
First Lieutenant
266
Rep
307
Posts

Drives: 2016 AW M2
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Orange County

iTrader: (0)

Kenny over at funfzehn auto also does alignment work. Great shop for any sort of job really.

He's done an alignment, swapped out my CDV and did transmission/diff flush for me so far. I'll likely take the car there for service after my maintenance plan runs out too.
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2020, 03:35 PM   #8
CalAcacian
Lieutenant
537
Rep
560
Posts

Drives: 2018 M2
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Orange County, California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by chicagowindycity007 View Post
Hello M2 members,

I just moved to Orange County California. I want to get a wheel alignment for my M2 and would like to get your recommendation on where to go.

The BMW dealership charges $280.
The Acura dealership charges $180
The Wheel Alignment shop near my home charges $90

They all said they will align to BMW M2 specs. Does it matter where I have the M2 service at?

Do you have any recommended shops near the Irvine area?

Thanks so much.
Jon.
714 tires has been my go to shop for alignments for over a decade now. They have very low vehicle friendly equipment (doesn't sound like that is an issue for your car, but good to keep in mind) and they are happy to work with you on your alignment settings if you want anything changed from stock.

For example, my 128i was lowered on BC coils and I wanted more performance oriented camber and a more toe-in for sharper turn in, they worked with me to find specs that would be aggressive but still streetable and wouldn't compromise the life of my tires too much.

They're up in Westminster, but it's worth the trip. Plus they are usually working on a number of cool cars, so it's not a bad place to hang out and wait for your car to be done.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:48 AM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST