E36 Aircon, wheels and cold air induction

[Sheldon-E36]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to the forum as I am having a few issues with my E36 318is and was wondering if someone can help me out.

Firstly and the most serious, When travelling above 95km/h and I take a curve there is a bad vibration. It feels like the front wheels are 'hopping'. This is also the case when braking hard. What could the problem be? I replaced all four shocks 1000km ago thinking they could be worn.

Secondly, there is no supply of air into the cabin. I can hear the aircon working but no air. This is the case with or without aircon. The result is a very sweaty trip in summer and a freezing one in winter. Any ideas?

Thirdly and the least important, a lot of guys have been suggesting I get a cold air intake system saying that my engine will run a lot more 'efficiently' I'm not sure if they mean fuel or performance wise. There is a kit at autostyle is it any good? Any thoughts on this upgrade would be appreciated.

So those are the three things I need help with please.

 

[Loom]

Secondly, there is no supply of air into the cabin. I can hear the aircon working but no air. This is the case with or without aircon. The result is a very sweaty trip in summer and a freezing one in winter. Any ideas?

So you can hear the blower? Perhaps the microfilter is clogged.

 

[Sheldon-E36]

I don't hear the fan, when I switch on the ac I can hear it 'working' but no air or sound of fan working. I suspect the fan itself might not be working but not sure if motor or fuse. I don't have a workshop manual as yet so if someone could explain where to look it will be most appreciated. But I will check the micro-filter, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Cape_Tonian]

First problem sounds like it's your lower control arms.

Same happened to me, I replaced the rubbers and problem solved. :rollsmile:

Btw OP, you will get a lot of help on here if you make a turn here first. http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/forumdisplay.php?fid=16

 

[madness_inc]

Leave the cold air intake nonsense alone.the standard paper filter and airbox are as good as you are going to get.