steering/suspension feels like something is loose? KWv2 post west end alignment

brandon @ eas · 11-09-2008, 02:14 AM

Just had my car dialed in at West End Alignment after having my KWV2's installed, and now I am noticing something through the steering wheel. It feels like every little bump and crack in the road is multiplied significantly, to the point that It almost seems like something is not tightened all the way, and it is clanking around. Also if I grab the steering wheel and turn back and forth really fast while at a complete stop, I can feel a small clank type of feeling, like my steering wheel is loose. I took off my wheel and re-tightened it as tight as I could get it, but the problem is still there. Any thoughts?

Malek@MRF · 11-09-2008, 02:12 PM

1) something could be loose (tie rod, camber bolt, etc)
2) Too much Toe-out. Toe out makes the car feel extremely darty, but is preferred in autocross type setups.

Josephkao · 12-02-2008, 07:43 PM

please up date

mike-y · 12-02-2008, 09:54 PM

I'd call Darrin and tell him about the noise and what you are feeling. Do you remember what specs you asked for, or if he said he was adding some toe-out in the front?

Either way, Darrin has always made sure I was 100% happy with the way my cars drove before I left his shop. Call him up and see if he can check things out for you.

11-09-2008, 02:14 AM	#1
brandon @ eas 531 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	steering/suspension feels like something is loose? KWv2 post west end alignment Just had my car dialed in at West End Alignment after having my KWV2's installed, and now I am noticing something through the steering wheel. It feels like every little bump and crack in the road is multiplied significantly, to the point that It almost seems like something is not tightened all the way, and it is clanking around. Also if I grab the steering wheel and turn back and forth really fast while at a complete stop, I can feel a small clank type of feeling, like my steering wheel is loose. I took off my wheel and re-tightened it as tight as I could get it, but the problem is still there. Any thoughts?
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11-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#2
Malek@MRF Brigadier General 754 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (5)	1) something could be loose (tie rod, camber bolt, etc) 2) Too much Toe-out. Toe out makes the car feel extremely darty, but is preferred in autocross type setups. __________________ BMW PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS. Race Engines. Suspension. F/I. Brakes. Race Preparation. Factory Service. Alignments. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: KW. MOTON. Brembo. AP Racing. BBS Motorsport. iND. HRE. Turner Motorsport. VAC. BMW Motorsport. Facebook \| Instagram \| Yelp! \| Flikr Phone: 949-233-0448 \| E-Mail: info@mrfengineering.com
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12-02-2008, 07:43 PM	#3
Josephkao Captain 50 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (13)	please up date __________________ FS: OEM M Sport Rear Sway Bar http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246838
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12-02-2008, 09:54 PM	#4
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 198 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I'd call Darrin and tell him about the noise and what you are feeling. Do you remember what specs you asked for, or if he said he was adding some toe-out in the front? Either way, Darrin has always made sure I was 100% happy with the way my cars drove before I left his shop. Call him up and see if he can check things out for you.
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