lane turns stability at high speeds

edwardlotz · 05-04-2010, 01:12 AM

my lease was up on my 07 z4si and because of leg problems getting in and out became a problem. So the only thing I found I liked was a 2009 new 328i convertible....I not used to driving such a big car. I guess I always be a roadster addict at heart since my first car was a 62 MGA MKII and I progressed from their always with a two seater and convertable.

I am so used to driving at hight speeds here in CA...the fast lane changes never phased the z....however on the 328i if I change lane to fast.....its all over the place and I am fighting the wheel to straighten the car out.

Is there any modes or something I can do to make it a little more stable?

Thanks for you help!

smallseafishie · 05-04-2010, 01:21 AM

Did you get the sports package with it?

JayKay335i · 05-04-2010, 01:23 AM

My e90 feels pretty damn stable when changing lanes. High speeds, low speeds, ridiculously high speeds, whenever. Any smooth lane change should feel fine in the car. Sounds like your jerking the wheel.

JayKay335i · 05-04-2010, 01:23 AM

Come to think of it, I'd put my $$ on it just being body roll. The extra weight of the convertible high up contributing to it.

Brey335i · 05-04-2010, 01:26 AM

+ 1, how do you drive?

VTECaddict · 05-04-2010, 01:38 AM

Maybe get your alignment checked? Or maybe you're just used to the Z4's handling...

And are we talking about just lane changes at high speeds or do your lane changes resemble magazine handling tests?

CirrusSR22 · 05-04-2010, 01:42 AM

I'll add one; what tires does it have? How many miles on them?

bsamoul · 05-04-2010, 01:43 AM

wings?

chromisdesigns · 05-04-2010, 02:09 AM

check your tire pressures, low pressure can do that.

ABSAUTOBODY · 05-04-2010, 02:18 AM

i hope you got the sport package

blue2fire · 05-04-2010, 02:28 AM

You must just miss the Z4's ridiculously hard ride.

fruition3000 · 05-04-2010, 08:41 AM

I don't think the 328i was made for what you are talking about

OlivaresAnthony · 05-04-2010, 08:50 AM

You just suck at driving...jk.maybe you just have to get used to the car.

bbq · 05-04-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by edwardlotz

I am so used to driving at hight speeds here in CA...the fast lane changes never phased the z....however on the 328i if I change lane to fast.....its all over the place and I am fighting the wheel to straighten the car out.

Sounds like you need to be smoother with your input. Fast and smooth is want you want. Sudden and jerky is not the same as fast.

dreamingat30fps · 05-04-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bbq

Sounds like you need to be smoother with your input. Fast and smooth is want you want. Sudden and jerky is not the same as fast.

+1 Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

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edwardlotz Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The OC iTrader: (0)	lane turns stability at high speeds - need advice my lease was up on my 07 z4si and because of leg problems getting in and out became a problem. So the only thing I found I liked was a 2009 new 328i convertible....I not used to driving such a big car. I guess I always be a roadster addict at heart since my first car was a 62 MGA MKII and I progressed from their always with a two seater and convertable. I am so used to driving at hight speeds here in CA...the fast lane changes never phased the z....however on the 328i if I change lane to fast.....its all over the place and I am fighting the wheel to straighten the car out. Is there any modes or something I can do to make it a little more stable? Thanks for you help!
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JayKay335i Banned 215 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	My e90 feels pretty damn stable when changing lanes. High speeds, low speeds, ridiculously high speeds, whenever. Any smooth lane change should feel fine in the car. Sounds like your jerking the wheel.
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JayKay335i Banned 215 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Come to think of it, I'd put my $$ on it just being body roll. The extra weight of the convertible high up contributing to it.
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