Handling issues with new e85. Help!
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I’ve recently bought an e85 (Z4) and I’m experiencing terrible sway/wobbling from side to side when driving. Does anyone know what the problem might be? Is this a common problem? It flew through service and MOT so not really sure why I’m finding this.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Any help would be much appreciated!
Edited by Gramski on Sunday 2nd May 10:08
Assuming it is about you having to correct you trajectory it may be the gears in the steering column sticking - Google sticking steering Z4. If it's just plain old steering wheel wobble, then start with balancing the wheels/tyres and (whilst spinning on the machine) checking for the wheel/tyre runoffs.
Well I wouldn't be visiting that garage again!
Z4s do have a tendency to tramline. As others have said getting rid of the runflats and renewing any tired suspension bushes usually helps no end, although they can suffer from "sticky steering". It seems to afflict early (pre-facelift) cars more.
There is loads of useful advice and tips on these cars on z4forum so it's well worth a visit, even just for research as you don't need to join.
Z4s do have a tendency to tramline. As others have said getting rid of the runflats and renewing any tired suspension bushes usually helps no end, although they can suffer from "sticky steering". It seems to afflict early (pre-facelift) cars more.
There is loads of useful advice and tips on these cars on z4forum so it's well worth a visit, even just for research as you don't need to join.
Thanks, I didn’t know there was a Z4 forum! I’ll check it out. Cheers.
Mr Tidy said:
Well I wouldn't be visiting that garage again!
Z4s do have a tendency to tramline. As others have said getting rid of the runflats and renewing any tired suspension bushes usually helps no end, although they can suffer from "sticky steering". It seems to afflict early (pre-facelift) cars more.
There is loads of useful advice and tips on these cars on z4forum so it's well worth a visit, even just for research as you don't need to join.
Z4s do have a tendency to tramline. As others have said getting rid of the runflats and renewing any tired suspension bushes usually helps no end, although they can suffer from "sticky steering". It seems to afflict early (pre-facelift) cars more.
There is loads of useful advice and tips on these cars on z4forum so it's well worth a visit, even just for research as you don't need to join.
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