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  1. BMW Chassis and Brakes
    Looking for some advice please!! Apologies for the long post. I have a bmw x6 f16 3.0d. Since owning it it has had a vibration throught the whole car even when rolling. In drive or reverse when it starts rolling even without pressing the accelator. When the accelarator is pressed then it goes...
  2. BMW 7 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 7 Series
    Hi all - Have developed an annoying 'rattle' that is definitely coming from the rear suspension top mount area. My car is a 2012 F01 730d (I believe it doesn't have air suspension). I have found this video on Youtube but there is no definitive answer. What I don't want to do is disassemble the...
  3. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    My 5 Series Touring is 18 years old with 209,000 miles and is mostly on its original suspension components, as such it drives like an unpredictable, soft, floppy barge. I don't have any knocking, just general "vagueness" and perhaps a slight wobble above 85mph. I'm going to do a major...
  4. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    For some months, I've experienced what I can only describe as a 'squelching' sound from the suspension when I go over a speed bump. Can't even work out whether it's coming from front or rear. My mechanic has been over the suspension and can't see anything amiss. He suggested it might be a dry...
  5. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    I have a 2008 Lci 530xd which has the m package, and the suspension is really stiff, too much for our shit roads. I tried checking at bmwparts, but if im not wrong the shock absorbers are the same as a stock 530xd... Is it possible? Only the spring is harder? ( cant find any oe number related to...
  6. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all The parking space where I live is on a slope with a kerb at the bottom. When I park my car I usually park with the rear wheels against the kerb using it almost like a wheel chock. My question is, could that damage the rear differential if the weight of the car is against the kerb? I am...
  7. Technical Guides for the E90, E91, E92, E93, F30.
    Hey guys and gals, hope everyone is well! So I’ve got an e92 320d Msport which I’m looking to lower (on springs for now, will change to coil overs in due course). However I’m struggling on how low to go? I’m not looking to slam, but just want it low enough to eradicate majority of the gaps...
  8. BMW Chassis and Brakes
    Just installed new struts on the rear of my e36 (kept the original springs) and there is a clunking noise that I can’t located. Any ideas?
  9. General BMW Discussions
    Hi guys, I’ve recently just bought a 2008 E90 M Sport, as it has 90K miles, has the 3.0 litre engine, plus mods already installed that I was considering. However, there is a consistent squeaking noise coming from the rear left of the car, I think it’s the suspension, I don’t think it’s the...
  10. Other...
    Hi All, New to the forum but have been relying on this as a source of knowledge for a few years now. i recently purchased a f36 gran coupe (2015) with relatively low milage. At low speed and soft braking i keep getting a clicking noise from under the middle of the passenger footwell (though u...
  11. BMW Chassis and Brakes
    Been having a problem with the traction control light coming in on while turning left and accelerating. Garage checked it out and they said nothing was wrong. I read about reluctor rings swelling on the rear of the car but as it comes on under steering, could it to be do with the front left...
  12. General BMW Discussions
    I’ve noticed I can get my hand between the tyre wall and fender with room on the front passenger side (UK) but can’t get it in between the front right side at all, is this normal? I’m worried because I had my shocks done last year and one of them was fitted poorly and leaked (front right) so got...
  13. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Hi All, I've recently bought BMW X3 msport 3.0 2020 and noticed that the drivers side, mostly the front right wheel sits a bit lower then the left one. It's not a huge difference but a few millimeters for sure. I went to the dealership, they tested it and told me that everything is ok with the...
  14. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I've just bought a Bilstein B14 coilover kit for my E46 M Sport Touring and as this is the first time putting coilovers on a car, I'm looking for some advice. Other than spring pads, top mounts and front strut reinforcement plates, I'm not clear about what else I'll need to transfer over. Bump...
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, After picking up a E46 Coupe Facelift for a good price, the previous owner has 5 spoke E90 rims on it. I'm interested in picking up some CSL Style/Reps for it, can anyone advise me what would be best for 18s on this vehicle? 8 x 18 front + 8.5 x 18 Rear? A BMW Indy I recently had...
  16. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi , I need to replace the coil springs and shock absorbers on my car however every parts shop asks me if I have the 'sport suspension' or the standard suspension. I have no way of finding this out, although I rang a BMW dealership they wouldn't tell me which type my car was fitted with. My car...
  17. E36
    Hi, I've had my BMW e36 for 2 years now and finally ready to start having a bit more fun with. I'm looking to purchase some coilovers. Does anyone have any suggestions on the coilovers for a good ride aswell as a nice stance at a reasonable price?
  18. Diagnostic Hardware and Software Discussion forum
    Hi, first time posting here. Was wondering if anyone could help. So I got my first ever e39 (525d Saloon) back in Feb 20 with 138k miles on the clock, the front end suspension control arms were all shot. The bushings were all cracked and split. Brakes were pitted, warped and rusted. Brake...
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi all, I've got a 98 318i, completely original, and I'm looking at changing out the rear axle (subframe, trailing arms, control arms, discs & calipers, spring mounts etc..) as one unit from a breaker. Currently I've only got drums on the rear and some rusted in, broken abs sensors, so the...
  20. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello everyone let me start off by saying we have all seen the many people saying about the car being lower on the drivers side in the UK by up to 10mm however what if your car is sitting lower on the drivers side by more than 10MM? The car is a 318CI SE 2005 cabri After checking the: Shocks...
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