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Porsche 991S, Cayenne S, 1972 BMW 3.0CS E9 Coupe
Pulling to the right seems to maybe be an issue with the W211(?) There are a lot of posts here and on other MB forums about it. It would be good to know the answer: is it 'built-in' to the car's dynamics or is it alignment/tire issues(?)
Some threads say the alignment done according to MB specs at the dealers leaves the car pulling to the right. Maybe it's possible that the MB alignment specs make it pull right (for safety?) but that could be easily changed if you don't want it to pull.
fwiw, here's one from Konigstiger https://mbworld.org/forums/2791522-post16.html
Some threads say the alignment done according to MB specs at the dealers leaves the car pulling to the right. Maybe it's possible that the MB alignment specs make it pull right (for safety?) but that could be easily changed if you don't want it to pull.
fwiw, here's one from Konigstiger https://mbworld.org/forums/2791522-post16.html
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2015 S212
Pulling to the right seems to maybe be an issue with the W211(?) There are a lot of posts here and on other MB forums about it. It would be good to know the answer: is it 'built-in' to the car's dynamics or is it alignment/tire issues(?)
Some threads say the alignment done according to MB specs at the dealers leaves the car pulling to the right. Maybe it's possible that the MB alignment specs make it pull right (for safety?) but that could be easily changed if you don't want it to pull.
fwiw, here's one from Konigstiger https://mbworld.org/forums/2791522-post16.html
Some threads say the alignment done according to MB specs at the dealers leaves the car pulling to the right. Maybe it's possible that the MB alignment specs make it pull right (for safety?) but that could be easily changed if you don't want it to pull.
fwiw, here's one from Konigstiger https://mbworld.org/forums/2791522-post16.html
It also states in the early stages of the warrant book that 1 alignment in the first year is free. Beyond just safety (great marketing), a neutral car will tend to track dips and bends in the road. I like that, but not sure the typical MB driver would...
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'03 E55, Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Ducati 748R
years ago i was told by the dealer that it was aligned to drift right on purpose for reasons already stated. needless to say (and after a mildly heated discussion) i made them realign it to run true on their dime.
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The print out will have the actual number and the range. If the value is within MB spec, then the number will be printed in green ink. If it is out of spec, then you get it in red ink. This is a separate sheet than the service department printouts and sometimes they do not attach it to your reciepts but they keep the records.
At any rate, while neutral is not the factory TARGET it is well within factory specs and so the dealership will have no excuse not to get it the way you want it. They simply won't want to call it "fixing" anything. On mine they wrote customer request.
The more I read, the less I think it is time for Dan to replace arms. I say do the alignment game and see where it takes you. When the car is in, ask the tech to check out your bushings in the rear. The fronts will begin to squeek but the rears just get loose. If they are good then don't trip. Depending on how hard you drive, the toe link is a recommended thing and not bad for just over $500 to $1200 (brand dependent).
added: I posted my alignment sheet data one day so I'll look and see if I have it....
At any rate, while neutral is not the factory TARGET it is well within factory specs and so the dealership will have no excuse not to get it the way you want it. They simply won't want to call it "fixing" anything. On mine they wrote customer request.
The more I read, the less I think it is time for Dan to replace arms. I say do the alignment game and see where it takes you. When the car is in, ask the tech to check out your bushings in the rear. The fronts will begin to squeek but the rears just get loose. If they are good then don't trip. Depending on how hard you drive, the toe link is a recommended thing and not bad for just over $500 to $1200 (brand dependent).
added: I posted my alignment sheet data one day so I'll look and see if I have it....
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2004 E55
I think I have to agree with you Jangy. Right now I'll put my wheels back on and get a neutral alignment at my lowered height.
By the way $500. would be great for toe links! In fact I would do the links at that price right now just for precaution while the car is in the air. Are they available?
By the way $500. would be great for toe links! In fact I would do the links at that price right now just for precaution while the car is in the air. Are they available?
