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  • R1dd1ck913
    Grease Monkey
    • Jul 2014
    • 382

    #1

    Alignment Question

    So I lowered the E30 and now I need an alignment. The alignment shop say that the car needs weight added for the alignment. Something like 150 in driver seat, 150 in pass seat, 150 in the back seat, 32 in the trunk, and a fuel tank of gas. Witch they do not have. Any ways 97% of the time I am the only person in the car. Do I really need to add all that weight to the car to get a good alignment?
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    99 328i (Sold)
    91 318is M50B25TU
    89 325ix (Parted out)
    87 325is (Parted out)
    95 525i (Parted Motor for 91 318is)
  • ELVA164
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2011
    • 4861

    #2
    That is done so extra weight doesn't accurately affect the alignment down the road, so to speak. I would align the car set up like it will be most often in actual conditions. If you have the stock steering rack, the largest change will be in camber with a small amount of toe change if you fill the car up.
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    • R1dd1ck913
      Grease Monkey
      • Jul 2014
      • 382

      #3
      Thanks. That was kind of what I was thinking. Thanks for clearing it up.
      Current
      99 328i (Sold)
      91 318is M50B25TU
      89 325ix (Parted out)
      87 325is (Parted out)
      95 525i (Parted Motor for 91 318is)

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