Author Topic: Wandering steering? (Read 3546 times)

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?

bmwm42 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2010, 12:32:56 PM »

bad tie rods most likely

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 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.

spanish_pants · « **Reply #3 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

DesktopDave · « **Reply #4 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.