Weird Steering loose on center

ssrriivv · 08-29-2019, 04:04 PM

I drove 300 miles recently and I noticed my steering felt really odd. It seemed loose on center and a bit notchy. I took it in to the shop and they couldn't find anything wrong. Anybody have any thoughts?

Thanks

ssrriivv · 08-30-2019, 10:20 AM

Oh, for additional info, it's a 17 m240i, with 38000 miles. I've owned it since New so I know it's not how it's always felt

overcoil · 08-30-2019, 12:11 PM

Feels lose & notchy in both COMFORT and SPORT mode ?

Any time I have a tire / alignment issue like your check and correct all 4 tire air pressure when cold.

If u can switch tires front to back and sense if issue changes.

ssrriivv · 09-01-2019, 03:21 PM

Yeah in both, feels really odd. It's also really easily getting thrown off track. Like if I drive over a lane line, it wants to throw my car to the left. Tires and pressures are all fine, but I guess I could try.

overcoil · 09-01-2019, 03:30 PM

Might be a misaligned belt inside a tire so if you switch the wheels around and feel it the sensation changes.

Maynard · 09-05-2019, 04:12 PM

Also worthwhile to check alignment. Mine comes out of spec regularly so I get it done at least yearly; not having huge impacts, just routine crappy roads.

nixeighty6 · 10-08-2019, 10:56 PM

five bucks it the lower control arms (LCA).. i'm on here looking for replacement solutions and it sound right on point.

haven't started searching (with search) and barely through the first page but mine were bad.. right now im looking at

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...440tms01-02~a/

jondagger · 10-11-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nixeighty6

five bucks it the lower control arms (LCA).. i'm on here looking for replacement solutions and it sound right on point.

haven't started searching (with search) and barely through the first page but mine were bad.. right now im looking at

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...440tms01-02~a/

Dont spend ~600$ for stock.... Look at my post here, 400$ from the OEM BMW manufacturer and its M4 arms and tension struts which will add increased cornering and braking control, more camber (over 1 degree), and a more stable ride. Could solve this issue and track times will improve undoubtedly.
https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...&postcount=237

nixeighty6 · 10-13-2019, 08:50 PM

Actually ordered from your list Friday morning.. just been so damn busy i haven't had time to log on. Thank you for posting it all in one place.

i ordered dinan springs/comfort kit along with rear trail arms - Lemforder 33326792525 from tcpeuro.com $33each.
and rear diff bushings BM-SB-10996 from buycarparts.co.uk $15. figured, while I'm at it whats and extra $80

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ssrriivv Enlisted Member 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: M240i xDrive coupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Weird Steering loose on center I drove 300 miles recently and I noticed my steering felt really odd. It seemed loose on center and a bit notchy. I took it in to the shop and they couldn't find anything wrong. Anybody have any thoughts? Thanks
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ssrriivv Enlisted Member 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: M240i xDrive coupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Oh, for additional info, it's a 17 m240i, with 38000 miles. I've owned it since New so I know it's not how it's always felt
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	Feels lose & notchy in both COMFORT and SPORT mode ? Any time I have a tire / alignment issue like your check and correct all 4 tire air pressure when cold. If u can switch tires front to back and sense if issue changes.
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ssrriivv Enlisted Member 9 Rep 38 Posts Drives: M240i xDrive coupe Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Yeah in both, feels really odd. It's also really easily getting thrown off track. Like if I drive over a lane line, it wants to throw my car to the left. Tires and pressures are all fine, but I guess I could try.
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	Might be a misaligned belt inside a tire so if you switch the wheels around and feel it the sensation changes.
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Maynard Colonel 3833 Rep 2,870 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Also worthwhile to check alignment. Mine comes out of spec regularly so I get it done at least yearly; not having huge impacts, just routine crappy roads.
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nixeighty6 Private First Class 118 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2021 M2c Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: HBG, PA iTrader: (0)	five bucks it the lower control arms (LCA).. i'm on here looking for replacement solutions and it sound right on point. haven't started searching (with search) and barely through the first page but mine were bad.. right now im looking at https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...440tms01-02~a/
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nixeighty6 Private First Class 118 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2021 M2c Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: HBG, PA iTrader: (0)	Actually ordered from your list Friday morning.. just been so damn busy i haven't had time to log on. Thank you for posting it all in one place. i ordered dinan springs/comfort kit along with rear trail arms - Lemforder 33326792525 from tcpeuro.com $33each. and rear diff bushings BM-SB-10996 from buycarparts.co.uk $15. figured, while I'm at it whats and extra $80
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