[jayakrishnanv]

you can buy the bushes from stealers and local indy to fit it as in the labour price of dealers you can have the bushes and the fitment

[phil200tdi]

Stop fecking about and just fit an m3 rear axle. I suspect that will get rid of the problem..

[Sparky68]

Bloody hell mate and how much would that cost!

[Sparky68]

Sorted!

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Sorted!

Care to expand on "Sorted" ??

[m20b25]

+1!

[Josh1a1h]

What did you do to sort it mate... So if anyone runs into the same issues they can refer to this thread

Glad its sorted mate

[Sparky68]

Sorry should of explained , basically it was a combination of things that together either caused or hid the issue. Basics , I changed the alloys and tyres, fitted new springs.

Then i had the geometry re done to make sure everything was pointing in the right direction. Still had the wobble at around 75 mph.

Next both rear wheel bearings were changed as the constant vibrating had caused wear.

edit: Forgot, had flexi disc checked and centre prop bearing checked also.

Then the geometry was checked again on a Hunter 600 and now everything else was correct they were able to set it up almost spot on.

So what should have been a fairly straight forward fix [ or you would think] turned into quite a saga.

Anyway, its fixed now so I'm a happy bunny!

[Josh1a1h]

WOW glad thats all over now!!!

I am having horrible steering wheel when braking at any speed above 40mph. Also have teh dreaded clunking when going from drive to reverse and back. Also when coming to a stop my car rocks back and fourth. NOT GOOD STUFF
I changed some bushs but didnt cure anything.
So i am going to change all my arms on the front end, and although my brake pedal doesnt judder when braking, i will change them just in case they are warped too...

Such a pain!

[Sparky68]

Spoke to soon!!!!! Fucking thing i'm going to burn the bastard!

Give it a bit of a boot and felt as if something moved at the back, wheel wobble is back again.

[hmpmarketing]

Since you guys are posting about suspension related stuff, I got a little issue (well I think I do, maybe Im crazy lol)

I do get some serious rubbing on corners (when over 35mph or when going through bumps) but it seems it mostly happens on the rear left side (not the drivers side). When car is parked, I also notice that the gap between left wheel/tyre and the top of arch is shorter on the left side too (confirming rubbing). As you guys maybe know, my rear arches are "M3" ones to match the M3 bumper. Maybe tomorrow I will take pics for you guys to see it.

Would it be springs related or maybe something not properly right? maybe a broken spring? When driving everything seems to be normal apart from when going on potholes, i do feel the left rear hits a bit harder.

Anyways, I will be getting new wheels soon from Chris and he assured me the new wheels would eliminate by rubbing (planning to get the 19" ISPIRI ISR10). Current ones I have are DOTZ MUGGELO 9.5 ET32

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Spoke to soon!!!!! Fucking thing i'm going to burn the bastard!

Give it a bit of a boot and felt as if something moved at the back, wheel wobble is back again.

That's a pisser, sorry to hear that, I know how cars can wind owners up, lose sleep trying to work it out etc.

Now AN has finished with the appeal, maybe he have a few minutes spare

[Sparky68]

Hi Merlin

It really is a wind up! It feels as if the whole axle moves when under hard acceleration, could rear sub frame bushes cause this maybe ? I've tried everything else

[dest]

Its probably a real long shot, but how about getting it on a rolling road?
That can help highlight alignment problems and you could have a look round it (to some degree) while its being run

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Hi Merlin

It really is a wind up! It feels as if the whole axle moves when under hard acceleration, could rear sub frame bushes cause this maybe ? I've tried everything else

I assumed that with all the other mods you have, that you already have M3 bushes (one of the first things I changed), if you are still on stock ones with your mileage then it is highly likely that they could be the problem.

Especially if on one side, could cause the rear end to *crab*, which would set up vibration, do the rear tyres shown any signs of funny scuffing on the edges ??

When it was up in the air (unloaded) during your last work, it could have returned to the *correct* position, but once you pushed it hard, any play in sub-frame bushes would let it move again. Which would account for you initially thinking you had cured it.

Unless they are absolutely trashed you are unlikely to spot it, or be able to detect with a lever, with the weight and forces involved, you are never going to reproduce with a tyre lever !!

Like others, only a theory, but one has to be right eventually !

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

I assumed that with all the other mods you have, that you already have M3 bushes (one of the first things I changed), if you are still on stock ones with your mileage then it is highly likely that they could be the problem.

Especially if on one side, could cause the rear end to *crab*, which would set up vibration, do the rear tyres shown any signs of funny scuffing on the edges ??

When it was up in the air (unloaded) during your last work, it could have returned to the *correct* position, but once you pushed it hard, any play in sub-frame bushes would let it move again. Which would account for you initially thinking you had cured it.

Unless they are absolutely trashed you are unlikely to spot it, or be able to detect with a lever, with the weight and forces involved, you are never going to reproduce with a tyre lever !!

Like others, only a theory, but one has to be right eventually !

Cheers for the information, I have tried nearly everything else and the way it seems to move has always made me wonder if it was the bushes.

Dont suppose you have the part number for the M3 bushes? Do they fit on the 335i without further tinkering ?

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by dest

Its probably a real long shot, but how about getting it on a rolling road?
That can help highlight alignment problems and you could have a look round it (to some degree) while its being run

It would probably try and fight its way off the RR mate

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Cheers for the information, I have tried nearly everything else and the way it seems to move has always made me wonder if it was the bushes.

Dont suppose you have the part number for the M3 bushes? Do they fit on the 335i without further tinkering ?

Your wish is my command !

Front = 33 31 2 283 382 x 2

Rear = 33 31 2 283 383 x 2

Straight swap, but will obviously need another geometry set-up.

You won't like the price, approx. £43.00 each !!

Michael.

[Josh1a1h]

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Your wish is my command !

Front = 33 31 2 283 382 x 2

Rear = 33 31 2 283 383 x 2

Straight swap, but will obviously need another geometry set-up.

You won't like the price, approx. £43.00 each !!

Michael.

OUCH! Thats a lot of cash for some bushes!!!!

What about OEM non m3 Mounts?

[Josh1a1h]

It definitely may be worthwhile doing your rear subframe mounts. i never considered these but could be a worthwhile upgrade.

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

OUCH! Thats a lot of cash for some bushes!!!!

What about OEM non m3 Mounts?

O.E. 335i bushes are slightly cheaper @ £38.00 each.

*Powerflex* set of 4, are £235.00

[MERLIN335i]

Sparky,

Your quiet, actually doing some work for a change