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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: spanish_pants on November 01, 2010, 03:23:16 AM

Title: Wandering steering?
Post by: spanish_pants on November 01, 2010, 03:23:16 AM

Hi all,

I recently installed new Eibach front springs and Bilstien shocks on my is. I`ve noticed that while driving the steering feels imprecise, almost loose. It´s as if any dip in the road causes the wheels to suddenly change direction.
Any idea as to what might be the cause?

Title: Wandering steering?
Post by: bmwm42 on November 01, 2010, 12:32:56 PM

bad tie rods most likely

Title: Wandering steering?
Post by: DesktopDave on November 01, 2010, 03:09:15 PM

Or your alignment is off slightly.  The tires need to be pointing the right way...of course.  Little differences make a big change in steering feel.

Title: Wandering steering?
Post by: spanish_pants on November 02, 2010, 06:43:36 AM

Thanks gentlemen.  I wanted to freshen up the front end components, including putting in either a Z3, E30 M3 or E36 M3 steering rack.  
Unfortunately i happen to live in a country where everthing is done by incompetent prehistoric circus clowns in the best of circumstances.
Let´s hope they don´t mess up new tie rods and an alignment :D

Title: Wandering steering?
Post by: DesktopDave on November 02, 2010, 07:13:29 AM

You can get it pretty close with some home-made tools.  Just google it, if yo're within a degree or two it'll make a massive difference.