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Originally Posted by FTS
Most cars do not get alignment from factory. The components are installed in a way that is close to specs, but they are not actually aligned precisely. That is generally the first thing I ask the dealer to do before taking delivery. So, just get an alignment and there shouldn't be an issue.
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If you watch the video below from BMW Spartanburg starting at 9:15 stop the video and you will notice a lower assembly service area (below the vehicle like Jiffy Lube). Then start the video you will see the upper assembly technician completing the fog & headlight alignment. Most important to this discussion notice that there is a lower technician adjusting the front toe-in while the wheels are rolling. At about 10:07 you will notice that at each wheel there is a series of flashing lights at the end of the wheel alignment process. When the X3 rolls away you will see the four wheel alignment stations with rollers. The alignment process happens so fast because of the equipment and the pre-assembled parts are a close match to the specs. Only a quick adjustment is needed and is almost not noticed by the casual observer. Modern vehicles are very accurately aligned near the end of assembly.