e46 330 Coupe

[glencooley]

Hi guys

I have recently bought a 330 Sport coupe (e46) and notice that the frontend/steering feels loose.

For example when going over speed bumps it sort of clonks and it feels like there is a little play in the steering wheel. When I brake it also "snatches" the steering wheel straight.

Is this common or does it sound like bushes or a suspension issue?

The car is an auto and has the mtech suspension.

Thanks

Glen

[LC23]

Hi Glen

What's the mileage on the car? Could be the wishbone bushes (common wear area on the E46).

[glencooley]

Hi bud.

Its got 76k on it and its an automatic.

Its hard to describe but the front feels loose, with a sort of play in it. It is more noticeable at speed or when the suspension is having to work.....

As you can tell I am not that great with the spanners...

[john_p]

Yeah definitely sounds like wishbone bushes. Do a search on here for replacement instructions. DIY job if you are such minded.

[glencooley]

Excellent thanks guys.

I shall go forth and search now

[LC23]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Glen - thread about it here.

[glencooley]

LC23 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Glen - thread about it here.

Thanks your a star!

[philmots]

Deffo bushes..

Thinking of doing mine just to tighten it up a bit, mine's on 60k.

[glencooley]

philmots said:

Deffo bushes..

Thinking of doing mine just to tighten it up a bit, mine's on 60k.

It's odd as it seems to rattle and go wobbly randomly.

[Mr Whippy]

Also check front arb bushes, really easy to swap and cheap as chips from BMW.

[glencooley]

Mr Whippy said:

Also check front arb bushes, really easy to swap and cheap as chips from BMW.

Brilliant thank you.

I was getting concerned it was something more sinister but thanks to piston heads well of knowledge I am pretty sure its as you have all said.

Now its just a matter of getting the "balls" to try and do it myself.....