Author Topic: Suspension woes.... (Read 3829 times)

BMWManiac · « **on:** July 08, 2008, 10:58:13 AM »

I replaced my control arms, control arm bushings, and tie rod ends (just where you can make corrections, not the entire arm)

Now, my steering is WAY soft. I feel like I have an indefinite turning radius. Eventually, it gets to full lock, but it takes an excessive amount of turning the wheel.....I have not had a chance to get under there and take a look because it is in getting tires and an alignment....that might be my problem. The only thing is, I measured the amount of notches and replaced the tire rods to the same amount....weird.

Nick_318is · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2008, 01:49:29 PM »

I would think its an alignment issue.

BMWManiac · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2008, 05:14:27 PM »

Alignment sure made it feel a lot better...not sure if it is "normal" but I'm pretty sure it is....

AcSchnitzer318is · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2008, 06:46:50 PM »

These cars have a pretty long lock to lock... I think it's like 4 turns or something. That's why everyone changes to the z3 or other racks.

Matt-B · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2008, 01:54:37 AM »

4.5 no?

BMWManiac · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2008, 05:27:49 PM »

Ok, I don't think I'm imagining things....I think I might have an issue with my rack....its like my wheel gets stuck and won't return past a certain point.

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2008, 03:01:18 PM »

Sounds like a binding/damaged steering rack.