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E36 328i Coupe
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Doomsdaya
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The ride height you got at the moment looks fine :thumb: dont change it
I got bilstein springs and my car sits much lower then yours but handling is sharp and the ride is actually quite soft thanks to the 235/40/17 tyres
As for the moaning, my car is doing the same, got a feeling its got to do with the power steering pump
I got bilstein springs and my car sits much lower then yours but handling is sharp and the ride is actually quite soft thanks to the 235/40/17 tyres
As for the moaning, my car is doing the same, got a feeling its got to do with the power steering pump
sclass
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Yeah I guess power steering pump, the wheel is quite heavy to turn...but I don't know :dunno:
Doomsdaya@ Changing the ride height isn't a great idea, I'm struggling as it is over speed humps around here! But there is far too much body roll, pitching and diving, for dynamic driving. So I'd just like a confidence inspiring package. I've got 215/40s in front and 225/40s at the rear. Good/bad? Would 235/45ZR17s all round be better, or are narrows and wides the way to go?
328iM@ Thanks alot dude :thumb:, I'm really loving this car and hope to get it really right as quickly as I can.
Saturnz@ Thank you :thumb:
LPM320@ I hope that's what it is, and not something in the engine like a drivebelt of timing chain or something. If only I knew somebody else with a 328i to reference against. Could be I'm just hearing things...
Just had the car checked now, apparently the previous owner fit E30 ball-joints :dropjaw: How does that happen? Besides the wobble, there was a creaking sound which we all initially thought was coming from either the shock-absorber or the spring, but turns out the ball joint was somehow rubbing against something. The mechanic sprayed 'something' (I'm guessing a lube?) in the area and eventually the creaking/squeaking stopped...
Was also told that my front tyres are shot and were wearing out unevenly and they are the most likely suspect for wobbling. So for now the shopping list is the ball-joints, tyres, and wheel bearings...
Doomsdaya@ Changing the ride height isn't a great idea, I'm struggling as it is over speed humps around here! But there is far too much body roll, pitching and diving, for dynamic driving. So I'd just like a confidence inspiring package. I've got 215/40s in front and 225/40s at the rear. Good/bad? Would 235/45ZR17s all round be better, or are narrows and wides the way to go?
328iM@ Thanks alot dude :thumb:, I'm really loving this car and hope to get it really right as quickly as I can.
Saturnz@ Thank you :thumb:
LPM320@ I hope that's what it is, and not something in the engine like a drivebelt of timing chain or something. If only I knew somebody else with a 328i to reference against. Could be I'm just hearing things...
Just had the car checked now, apparently the previous owner fit E30 ball-joints :dropjaw: How does that happen? Besides the wobble, there was a creaking sound which we all initially thought was coming from either the shock-absorber or the spring, but turns out the ball joint was somehow rubbing against something. The mechanic sprayed 'something' (I'm guessing a lube?) in the area and eventually the creaking/squeaking stopped...
Was also told that my front tyres are shot and were wearing out unevenly and they are the most likely suspect for wobbling. So for now the shopping list is the ball-joints, tyres, and wheel bearings...
Doomsdaya
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The narrows and wides you got at the moment should be fine.
problem with the 235/45/17 tyre is the sidewall's too thick, go with a lower profile like 235/40/17 - the e36 2 door M3 came with this size tyres all round.
Only problem you'll experience with this tyres is the price and it touches the body when the steering wheel is turned fully
problem with the 235/45/17 tyre is the sidewall's too thick, go with a lower profile like 235/40/17 - the e36 2 door M3 came with this size tyres all round.
Only problem you'll experience with this tyres is the price and it touches the body when the steering wheel is turned fully
DonovanPorter
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wow that car looks and iam sure is the shit , very very nice , we definatly need more pics though
