xDrive Stock Alignment Specs

ember.m4 · 04-06-2023, 12:33 AM

Does anyone know what the stock alignment specs are for the xDrive models? I'm specifically curious about the front camber. From what I've gathered, the RWD comes with more front camber than the xDrive from factory, but I haven't actually seen a stock alignment sheet (without lowering) for an xDrive model.

Does anyone have a sheet? Or perhaps someone has the acceptable factory range printout from an alignment/dealership?

FSECorey · 04-11-2023, 02:42 AM

The OE spec is about -1.5 front and rear camber.
tie toe can easily changed . why do you need factory spec ? the camber is none adjustable in the front anyway

ember.m4 · 04-11-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FSECorey

The OE spec is about -1.5 front and rear camber.
tie toe can easily changed . why do you need factory spec ? the camber is none adjustable in the front anyway

For anyone else wondering, mine turned out to be ~1.7 from the factory on both front struts. I needed to know because my front outer shoulders died on track with the factory spec, so I wanted to ballpark what I'd need to change it to. You are correct that they are not adjustable stock, but they are easily adjustable with plates/arms.

Reprosal · 04-17-2023, 11:24 PM

I received the specs from a service manager. It’s a 3MB pdf. Can forward it to you via email if you want.

STALKER · 04-18-2023, 04:31 PM

There is zero adjustment on the front and rear?
I was hoping to get -2 out of the fronts without any mods.

PLF69 · 04-18-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

There is zero adjustment on the front and rear?
I was hoping to get -2 out of the fronts without any mods.

Camber is none adjustable from the factory.

ember.m4 · 04-19-2023, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PLF69

Camber is none adjustable from the factory.

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Originally Posted by STALKER

There is zero adjustment on the front and rear?
I was hoping to get -2 out of the fronts without any mods.

More specifically, rear camber is adjustable in stock form, but front camber is not.

STALKER · 04-20-2023, 07:45 AM

That really sucks about the front as Im running Cup 2s and they clearly will need a bit more camber. I guess camber plates in my future.

PLF69 · 04-20-2023, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

That really sucks about the front as Im running Cup 2s and they clearly will need a bit more camber. I guess camber plates in my future.

I ran -3.0 on a M4 vert last summer and destroyed the shoulders still. This year I'll me in a much more lightweight basic manual M3 and plan on dialing around -2.7-8 since I have a lot of traveling to do for track days. Will see how it works out. I think a stiffer suspension like the BMW HAS can also help with load transfers but at the end the Cup2 has a reputation of having soft sidewalls.

Team Tonka · 05-11-2023, 09:50 AM

Question on alignment, Tires Plus said they couldn't do my 2022 BMW M3 xDrive due to the front radar and other sensors, they said those need to be reset after an alignment? I'm pretty sure that is incorrect???

forcefed · 05-11-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Question on alignment, Tires Plus said they couldn't do my 2022 BMW M3 xDrive due to the front radar and other sensors, they said those need to be reset after an alignment? I'm pretty sure that is incorrect???

Lolololol noooo, avoid them.

BIGW0RM · 05-11-2023, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Question on alignment, Tires Plus said they couldn't do my 2022 BMW M3 xDrive due to the front radar and other sensors, they said those need to be reset after an alignment? I'm pretty sure that is incorrect???

Thats a Volkswagen and Audi thing. BMW doesnt require that.

Team Tonka · 05-11-2023, 09:31 PM

Either way, not taking it there!

Team Tonka · 05-12-2023, 11:41 AM

Knowing I'm not getting the alignment done at the BMW dealership, what specs. should I follow from the attached since I'm not putting any weight throughout the vehicle during alignment...? My car is lowered on the BMW M Perf HAS kit.

Reprosal · 05-12-2023, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Knowing I'm not getting the alignment done at the BMW dealership, what specs. should I follow from the attached since I'm not putting any weight throughout the vehicle during alignment...? My car is lowered on the BMW M Perf HAS kit.

Hey I sent you those specs 😁

They came direct from a service advisor.

Team Tonka · 05-12-2023, 03:35 PM

Here is where mine ended up on BMW H.A.S. Kit....

Bee Pee · 05-19-2023, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Knowing I'm not getting the alignment done at the BMW dealership, what specs. should I follow from the attached since I'm not putting any weight throughout the vehicle during alignment...? My car is lowered on the BMW M Perf HAS kit.

TT - thanks for sharing PDF - confirms Xdrive CS come with OEM front hub carrier with additional 0.5deg of negative camber

Bee Pee · 05-19-2023, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Here is where mine ended up on BMW H.A.S. Kit....

If you retrofitted oem G80 CS front hub carriers, you could gain an additional 0.5deg negative front camber.

STALKER · 05-19-2023, 10:59 PM

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If you retrofitted oem G80 CS front hub carriers, you could gain an additional 0.5deg negative front camber.

Wonder what they cost and availability?

Bee Pee · 05-20-2023, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

Wonder what they cost and availability?

Stalker - according to the attached 426usd per side

OEM xdrive part nos are

312178836 41 (Left) and 42 (Right)

STALKER · 05-20-2023, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Stalker - according to the attached 426usd per side

OEM xdrive part nos are

312178836 41 (Left) and 42 (Right)

It’s not a bad solution to get that -2.5 number.
Which would work just fine for a DD car.

Bee Pee · 05-20-2023, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by STALKER

It’s not a bad solution to get that -2.5 number.
Which would work just fine for a DD car.

Yup - it’s the route I went with my F87 M2 - works really well for DD and handful
of TDs per year + it’s warranty friendly etc etc

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