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M_Six · #1 03-07-2009, 07:34 PM

Finally got the new summers on (well, all-seasons). The snows were wearing badly in the front (more on that in a bit) and were so far out of balance that driving was getting to be a pain. So today I had new tires (General Altimax HPs), front rotors, and ceramic pads installed. Much smoother and quieter ride now. I still need an alignment, but that's coming up this Friday. Until then I need to put as few miles on as possible.

I had trouble finding anyone but the dealer to do the alignment. Apparently there is some issue about getting the DSC to "re-learn" the new alignment. The place that did the tires and brakes basically said they couldn't do it, and a dedicated alignment place in town said they'd have to bring in a BMW tech from the local dealer. So I'm stuck having my dealer do it. Still, it's worth the $175 or so to get it done right, I guess.

The good news is that my dealer is going to come out and get my X5 on Friday and leave me a loaner. Then my nephew and I will return the loaner on Saturday and pick up the X5 and my recently purchased 2006 Z4 3.0si. Can't wait for that. Hope the weather holds.

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f16driver · #2 03-16-2009, 03:42 PM

"I had trouble finding anyone but the dealer to do the alignment. Apparently there is some issue about getting the DSC to "re-learn" the new alignment."

I just had my 4.6is alignment done at a local tire shop. The tech did a great job but I have not heard of the relearning issue prior to your thread. Has anyone else heard of this?

F16Driver
02 X5 4.6

jaybo12 · #3 03-16-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Still, it's worth the $175 or so to get it done right, I guess.

I just had a dealer quote me $390 for an alignment!!!

generx · #4 03-16-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybo12

I just had a dealer quote me $390 for an alignment!!!

Ouch, Seattle or Bellevue? Rasmussen and Kuni down here were around $200 the last time I was in...

jaybo12 · #5 03-16-2009, 04:24 PM

It was Bellevue
Seattle is only charging 189

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Originally Posted by generx

Ouch, Seattle or Bellevue? Rasmussen and Kuni down here were around $200 the last time I was in...

flatlander · #6 03-16-2009, 04:30 PM

I've had three alignments with my local Goodyear tire store. They've got the procedure for the X5. I've never had any problems with their alignments. $79.95 plus tax.

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Originally Posted by jaybo12

I just had a dealer quote me $390 for an alignment!!!

GershX5 · #7 03-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Best Place in Seattle Area to do allignment on high end cars is BELL-KIRK AUTO ALLIGNMENT IN KIRKLAND. I did my x5 4.4 19" for 90$

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