is this normal???

ScheerSpeed · 07-09-2007, 04:58 PM

is it normal for this to happen?

the rubber thing covering the front suspension push rods is not covering the push rod completely...it is like this on both sides....???????

montreal_bimmer · 07-10-2007, 11:34 AM

dont see exactly what ur talking about... from what's pictured, everything seems to be normal and in place....

take a clearer pic and circle what u want us to look at.

ward · 07-10-2007, 12:23 PM

you shouldn't be able to see that shaft, the boot's come undone

S4to335 · 07-10-2007, 12:58 PM

You shouldnt take pictures when you have been drinking alot.

mosport70 · 07-10-2007, 09:44 PM

I think you can see the piston when the springs are unloaded as shown. The bottom of the boot is not attached... it just looks that way when the springs are under normal load (i.e. car is on the road not on a lift/jack)

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ScheerSpeed Major General 435 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	is this normal??? is it normal for this to happen? the rubber thing covering the front suspension push rods is not covering the push rod completely...it is like this on both sides....??????? Attached Images
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 180 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	dont see exactly what ur talking about... from what's pictured, everything seems to be normal and in place.... take a clearer pic and circle what u want us to look at.
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ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you shouldn't be able to see that shaft, the boot's come undone
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S4to335 Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,380 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi A4 / 91 Track Miata Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [8.00]	You shouldnt take pictures when you have been drinking alot. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(
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mosport70 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	I think you can see the piston when the springs are unloaded as shown. The bottom of the boot is not attached... it just looks that way when the springs are under normal load (i.e. car is on the road not on a lift/jack) __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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