Wheel alignment is So Cal

leejak · 12-19-2019, 10:25 AM

Hi all:

Looking for recommendations for a good wheel alignment shop is Orange County Ca.....been to many in past and never got the feeling they know what they were doing...

Gen13 F36 · 12-19-2019, 11:42 AM

Yup ... same here , anyone knows?

I have aftermarket wheels and it doesn't have the little holes next to the lug nuts... so BMW dealer can't do alignment (its probably expensive).

andino · 12-19-2019, 03:25 PM

When I used to live in LA, I used West End alignments a couple times and they always were able to help me dial in my specs. They're known for racing alignments/corner balances but I'm sure they do standard alignments too.

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Yup ... same here , anyone knows?

I have aftermarket wheels and it doesn't have the little holes next to the lug nuts... so BMW dealer can't do alignment (its probably expensive).

Not sure what holes you're talking about but I've never heard of having different wheels being in the way of an alignment... Shops hang the sensors using hooks on the tire/rim or clamps. I've had plenty of alignments done with OEM and aftermarket wheels with many different car brands in the past.

Gen13 F36 · 12-19-2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by andino

When I used to live in LA, I used West End alignments a couple times and they always were able to help me dial in my specs. They're known for racing alignments/corner balances but I'm sure they do standard alignments too.

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Yup ... same here , anyone knows?

I have aftermarket wheels and it doesn't have the little holes next to the lug nuts... so BMW dealer can't do alignment (its probably expensive).

Not sure what holes you're talking about but I've never heard of having different wheels being in the way of an alignment... Shops hang the sensors using hooks on the tire/rim or clamps. I've had plenty of alignments done with OEM and aftermarket wheels with many different car brands in the past.

McKenna BMW dealership said they can't do alignment on my VMR ...they said they don't have this holes on attach photo

StealthnShadow · 12-20-2019, 02:38 PM

Best Alignment shop in the OC is JC's Alignment Shop in Huntington Beach. If you go just say you were recommended by the guy with the blue BMW wagon. Hope this helps, Happy Holidays!!!

leejak · 12-21-2019, 10:46 AM

Thanks for rec....I read about JC’s and heard from others as well....will try...

romemedrano · 12-22-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by leejak

Thanks for rec....I read about JC’s and heard from others as well....will try...

Chewerks.

All SoCal track guys go there

Gen13 F36 · 12-23-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by romemedrano

Chewerks.

All SoCal track guys go there

Good to know. I might give them a call when I go lower.

Bluebeasty · 03-01-2020, 01:50 AM

Good info. Just had sport springs installed and will need alignment in a few weeks after they settle.

DeeM55 · 03-02-2020, 11:24 AM

Depends on your location in socal. If you're near Huntington Beach, then head over to JC's alignment shop. I can vouch for them too. Over 50 years of suspension experience between the shop owner and his right hand man.

Cost is $95.

Bluebeasty · 03-18-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeM55

Depends on your location in socal. If you're near Huntington Beach, then head over to JC's alignment shop. I can vouch for them too. Over 50 years of suspension experience between the shop owner and his right hand man.

Cost is $95.

Just got back from JC’s alignment in Huntington Beach. Great service and owner is a great guy. Highly recommended.

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leejak Private First Class 46 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F12 6401ED, F32 428i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Wheel alignment is So Cal Hi all: Looking for recommendations for a good wheel alignment shop is Orange County Ca.....been to many in past and never got the feeling they know what they were doing...
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Gen13 F36 Brigadier General 1599 Rep 3,752 Posts Drives: 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Yup ... same here , anyone knows? I have aftermarket wheels and it doesn't have the little holes next to the lug nuts... so BMW dealer can't do alignment (its probably expensive).
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DeeM55 Private First Class 28 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 435i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Depends on your location in socal. If you're near Huntington Beach, then head over to JC's alignment shop. I can vouch for them too. Over 50 years of suspension experience between the shop owner and his right hand man. Cost is $95.
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