Rear Toe Alignment Tool

Matthew C Smith · Fri, Jun-25-2010, 03:39:17 AM

Does anyone have a lead on the tool to set the toe on the rear of an e46 M3? I believe it will work with any e46. It slips over one of the nuts/studs and the little tab on the RTAB bracket.

My local independent shop would like to use it, but is not interested in purchasing it.

Is this typically used?

Matthew C Smith · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:23:22 PM

Anyone?

rantarM3 · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:26:33 PM

Is this what you are referring to?

Tool 33 3 280.jpg

zivagolee · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:40:59 PM

Most ppl just eyeball it. I have this tool if anyone wants to purchase it (only used it twice).

nrubenstein · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:50:06 PM

It's completely ****ing useless if you don't have a full alignment rack. Banging on the wheel is more precise when you're using strings. Trust me.

zivagolee · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:54:26 PM

Unless you are asking about that round little tool so you can adjust toe easier? I also got this when doing alignment with strings as well. It helps to make the minute adjustments easier.

Matthew C Smith · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 06:21:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rantarM3

Is this what you are referring to?

Attachment 120088

No, it's some sort of a cam/rotate tool that slips over one of the bolts to turn/move the RTAB carrier in relation of the chassis.

That tool just makes sure the RTAB carrier is properly set in relation to the trailing arm.

Matthew C Smith · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 06:23:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zivagolee

Unless you are asking about that round little tool so you can adjust toe easier? I also got this when doing alignment with strings as well. It helps to make the minute adjustments easier.

Yeah, that's the one I think.

zivagolee · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 06:48:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew C Smith

Yeah, that's the one I think.

It's not *needed* but it does help make adjustments easier. I haven't been to any alignment shop that actually has it and it seems they live without just fine.

Matthew C Smith · Mon, Jun-28-2010, 07:01:33 PM

I agree with you. I've done and had alignments done on other 3 series without issue.

I was just curious if it was commonly used and available.

Fri, Jun-25-2010, 03:39:17 AM	#1
Matthew C Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 27 Reputation: 0 Location: Valpariaso, IN	Rear Toe Alignment Tool Does anyone have a lead on the tool to set the toe on the rear of an e46 M3? I believe it will work with any e46. It slips over one of the nuts/studs and the little tab on the RTAB bracket. My local independent shop would like to use it, but is not interested in purchasing it. Is this typically used?

Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:40:59 PM	#4
zivagolee Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 228 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco	Most ppl just eyeball it. I have this tool if anyone wants to purchase it (only used it twice). __________________ 2003 Orient Blue M3

Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:50:06 PM	#5
nrubenstein ******* Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 31 Posts: 7,354 Reputation: 0 Location: Washington, DC	It's completely **ing useless if you don't have a full alignment rack. Banging on the wheel is more precise when you're using strings. Trust me. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD Duramax LBZ/Allison 2002 BMW M3 Alpinweiß/Black** - JBL MS-62C, IDQ-12v3, JBL MS-8 1999 323i KP/GTS2 Alpinweiß - Hood-in-the-windshield mod 1990 325is Brilliantrot/Tan - GC/Bilstein, Sway 1989 325is Alpinweiß/Black - S50B30, GC/Koni, Sways, BBS RX, Hybrid C61-2, Sundown SA-12, JBL MS-8 1989 M3 Alpinweiß/Black - S50B32. 321hp. Hers: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Black/Black Hers: 1988 325iX Coupe Diamondschwartz/Black 5spd - Korman lengthened front driveshaft, Cam, Bilstein, H&R Sport, snow chains.

Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:54:26 PM	#6
zivagolee Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 228 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco	Unless you are asking about that round little tool so you can adjust toe easier? I also got this when doing alignment with strings as well. It helps to make the minute adjustments easier. __________________ 2003 Orient Blue M3

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Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:23:22 PM	#2
Matthew C Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 27 Reputation: 0 Location: Valpariaso, IN	Anyone?

Mon, Jun-28-2010, 05:26:33 PM	#3
rantarM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404 Reputation: 0	Is this what you are referring to? Tool 33 3 280.jpg

Mon, Jun-28-2010, 07:01:33 PM	#10
Matthew C Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 27 Reputation: 0 Location: Valpariaso, IN	I agree with you. I've done and had alignments done on other 3 series without issue. I was just curious if it was commonly used and available.