Car still rides terrible! Help!

gavoci92 · 10-23-2015, 10:32 PM

Hey guys I have a 2007 BMW 335i sport sedan with 105k miles. Over the past 10k miles, my car's ride was gradually getting worse. The steering wheel would vibrate at anything >30mph, the steering wheel would feel like it had a mind of its own, any little crack in the road would steer the car right and left. So I decided to do some changes. I got brand new Enkei wheels with brand new Sumitomo tires. After I did this, nothing changed. Then heard there was an 80% chance it was my control arms. So I upgraded my front upper and lower control arms, this took care of the vibrations in the steering wheel thank god! But now the only issues is the ride (where you feel every single bump in the road harshly, and also any kind of unevenness on the road, the car steering wheel veers to the left and right and the car still barely keeps tight even when you hold the steering wheel tight and steady; also any small holes in the road, the car feels like it jumps and loses traction easy.)

What could it be? I don't want to keep spending money on things that is not fixing the issue? My car has become almost annoying to drive. Please help!

justpete · 10-23-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gavoci92

Hey guys I have a 2007 BMW 335i sport sedan with 105k miles. Over the past 10k miles, my car's ride was gradually getting worse. The steering wheel would vibrate at anything >30mph, the steering wheel would feel like it had a mind of its own, any little crack in the road would steer the car right and left. So I decided to do some changes. I got brand new Enkei wheels with brand new Sumitomo tires. After I did this, nothing changed. Then heard there was an 80% chance it was my control arms. So I upgraded my front upper and lower control arms, this took care of the vibrations in the steering wheel thank god! But now the only issues is the ride (where you feel every single bump in the road harshly, and also any kind of unevenness on the road, the car steering wheel veers to the left and right and the car still barely keeps tight even when you hold the steering wheel tight and steady; also any small holes in the road, the car feels like it jumps and loses traction easy.)

What could it be? I don't want to keep spending money on things that is not fixing the issue? My car has become almost annoying to drive. Please help!

Part of this is having new bushings again but it sounds like the alignment is completely hosed and the car's tramlining.

shirtpants_ · 10-23-2015, 10:37 PM

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Part of this is having new bushings again but it sounds like the alignment is completely hosed and the car's tramlining.

Yup, I think you need an alignment after installing new control arms. Your shocks might need replacing as well, considering your car has 110k miles. If they've never been replaced before, it probably time.

justpete · 10-23-2015, 10:40 PM

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Yup, I think you need an alignment after installing new control arms. Your shocks might need replacing as well, considering your car has 110k miles. If they've never been replaced before, it probably time.

Definitely this.

Probably upper mounts, too.

gavoci92 · 10-23-2015, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys for the input. I had some people say it could be the shocks and mounts! But quick thing I didnt mention is that I also replaced the tie rods with brand new BMW ones and I had the alignment done there as well.

Game · 10-24-2015, 03:35 AM

Yeah my guess would be shocks.

NoPwrOvrMe · 10-24-2015, 05:04 AM

Shocks. Just replaced mine with Coilovers and the ride is so much better.

Timujin · 10-24-2015, 07:09 AM

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33...ension/Shocks/ several options

Since you've paid so much you could try these bargains.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33...cks/ES2725359/

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33...cks/ES2725363/

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33...cks/ES2725365/

About $315 total

NoPwrOvrMe · 10-24-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Timujin

https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2771366/...FQtrfgodEkQIgw

For the wrong car...

Timujin · 10-24-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NoPwrOvrMe

For the wrong car...

Not anymore.

Barefoot-335is · 10-24-2015, 07:36 AM

Here, I just went through this, my car only had 57K miles on it and all of the dampers were blown.... I suspect the same with yours...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185935

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gavoci92 New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [0.00]	Car still rides terrible! Help! Hey guys I have a 2007 BMW 335i sport sedan with 105k miles. Over the past 10k miles, my car's ride was gradually getting worse. The steering wheel would vibrate at anything >30mph, the steering wheel would feel like it had a mind of its own, any little crack in the road would steer the car right and left. So I decided to do some changes. I got brand new Enkei wheels with brand new Sumitomo tires. After I did this, nothing changed. Then heard there was an 80% chance it was my control arms. So I upgraded my front upper and lower control arms, this took care of the vibrations in the steering wheel thank god! But now the only issues is the ride (where you feel every single bump in the road harshly, and also any kind of unevenness on the road, the car steering wheel veers to the left and right and the car still barely keeps tight even when you hold the steering wheel tight and steady; also any small holes in the road, the car feels like it jumps and loses traction easy.) What could it be? I don't want to keep spending money on things that is not fixing the issue? My car has become almost annoying to drive. Please help!
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gavoci92 New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [0.00]	Thanks guys for the input. I had some people say it could be the shocks and mounts! But quick thing I didnt mention is that I also replaced the tie rods with brand new BMW ones and I had the alignment done there as well.
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Game ------ 7409 Rep 10,215 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	Yeah my guess would be shocks. __________________
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NoPwrOvrMe Your Master. 37 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 16' Charger SRT, 07' G55 AMG Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Shocks. Just replaced mine with Coilovers and the ride is so much better. __________________
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Barefoot-335is First Lieutenant 63 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Barefoot Beach iTrader: (0)	Here, I just went through this, my car only had 57K miles on it and all of the dampers were blown.... I suspect the same with yours... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185935
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