Car pulls to side after hitting bumps in road (update)

CoralRed335XI · 12-31-2014, 01:53 PM

Update 1/2/2015
Looks like my rear driver strut failed. Noticed oil on driveway. Look under and found this... See pic below

Recently, my car has been pulling to the side after hitting large bumps in the road at highway speeds.

The car tracks straight, so I don't believe it's the alignment.

Some research indicates:

1. Failed Shock
2. Ball joint/bushing wear

Anybody have any more input?

Thanks!

Marc

markus037 · 12-31-2014, 06:32 PM

sounds like you have a blown out strut.

CoralRed335XI · 12-31-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by markus037

sounds like you have a blown out strut.

That's what I suspected. I guess it's time for KWs

46m3csl · 01-01-2015, 09:14 AM

lol am in the same position, let me know what it was

Tom Droze · 01-01-2015, 09:54 AM

Alignment?

CoralRed335XI · 01-01-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Droze

Alignment?

I don't think it's alignment because car tracks straight....

gotturbo · 01-01-2015, 10:17 AM

What do you mean by it tracks straight, but it pulls to the side? The steering wheel is still lined up straight...?

pits200 · 01-01-2015, 10:22 AM

I havethe same issue. It's when my rear right tire hits a bump that it feels like it bouncy left or right. Definitely think it has to be a bushing or alignment.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-01-2015, 01:11 PM

Might want to get that checked out....captain obvious tells me.
Sounds like something bent/broke....or could just need alignment best case scenario.

CoralRed335XI · 01-01-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gotturbo

What do you mean by it tracks straight, but it pulls to the side? The steering wheel is still lined up straight...?

It only pulls after hitting a bump.

sunny · 01-01-2015, 03:49 PM

I've been researching on that issue, it's called "bump steer".
From what I've read it is mostly caused by worn tire or tire issue.maybe tire is worn out , different tire on front and back, tire tread design. Lowered suspension does that too.
let us know if it's something different.

CoralRed335XI · 01-02-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny

I've been researching on that issue, it's called "bump steer".
From what I've read it is mostly caused by worn tire or tire issue.maybe tire is worn out , different tire on front and back, tire tread design. Lowered suspension does that too.
let us know if it's something different.

I had that on my jeep, but was fixed by replacing my steering stabilizer. I think I may have to take my car to the shop because there are so many possibilities...

CoralRed335XI · 01-02-2015, 06:46 PM

found my problem. Check 1st post

markus037 · 01-02-2015, 08:40 PM

its done. time for a new one

ethanjoon · 01-02-2015, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunny

I've been researching on that issue, it's called "bump steer".
From what I've read it is mostly caused by worn tire or tire issue.maybe tire is worn out , different tire on front and back, tire tread design. Lowered suspension does that too.
let us know if it's something different.

This happened to me the other night..just needed to fill my rear tires with air.

MORTON · 01-02-2015, 08:49 PM

Looks like you need to order KW's lol

ny325 · 01-04-2015, 11:02 AM

Sucks. I hit a pothole and need new rim, tire, xenon assembly unit, and broken strut. These potholes in NYC are no joke. My car should be ready this week. I can't wait to get it back. This F30 loaner drives nothing like my E90. Total disconnect from the road. However, I'm not putting miles on my car. Good luck.

gotturbo · 01-05-2015, 09:57 AM

Glad you got it figured out. Leaking fluid is the best for finding a problem!

BM91 · 01-06-2015, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ny325

Sucks. I hit a pothole and need new rim, tire, xenon assembly unit, and broken strut. These potholes in NYC are no joke. My car should be ready this week. I can't wait to get it back. This F30 loaner drives nothing like my E90. Total disconnect from the road. However, I'm not putting miles on my car. Good luck.

The Boston area has some of the worst roads as well. Because of the wonderful roads in Beantown my rear shock started leaking like OP's. As a result, I replaced my sus setup to Bilsteins shocks and H&R sport springs and after that drove to NYC and through the FDR. I swear, I thought I was driving on a Pothole test track rather then a freeway..

So much for having new shocks, that 5mile drive definitely broke in my suspension

12-31-2014, 01:53 PM	#1
CoralRed335XI Captain 98 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ,VA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [3.66]	Car pulls to side after hitting bumps in road (update) Update 1/2/2015 Looks like my rear driver strut failed. Noticed oil on driveway. Look under and found this... See pic below Recently, my car has been pulling to the side after hitting large bumps in the road at highway speeds. The car tracks straight, so I don't believe it's the alignment. Some research indicates: 1. Failed Shock 2. Ball joint/bushing wear Anybody have any more input? Thanks! Marc Attached Images __________________ 2008 E92 335XI, Space Gray on Coral/Fox Red Hybrid M3 seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, iPod. Mods: Fox Red M3 seats up front, KW V1, ER CP + TIAL BOV. Last edited by CoralRed335XI; 01-02-2015 at 10:44 AM..
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markus037 Lieutenant 74 Rep 417 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2010 328Xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pottstown, PA iTrader: (0)	sounds like you have a blown out strut. __________________ ASE Master Certified PA Safety and Emissions inspector
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gotturbo Private First Class 28 Rep 193 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 335I Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Mary, Fl. iTrader: (1)	What do you mean by it tracks straight, but it pulls to the side? The steering wheel is still lined up straight...?
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I havethe same issue. It's when my rear right tire hits a bump that it feels like it bouncy left or right. Definitely think it has to be a bushing or alignment.
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Might want to get that checked out....captain obvious tells me. Sounds like something bent/broke....or could just need alignment best case scenario.
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sunny Lieutenant 45 Rep 472 Posts Drives: E92 M3, e90 330i Join Date: May 2008 Location: central CA iTrader: (1)	I've been researching on that issue, it's called "bump steer". From what I've read it is mostly caused by worn tire or tire issue.maybe tire is worn out , different tire on front and back, tire tread design. Lowered suspension does that too. let us know if it's something different.
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CoralRed335XI Captain 98 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ,VA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [3.66]	found my problem. Check 1st post __________________ 2008 E92 335XI, Space Gray on Coral/Fox Red Hybrid M3 seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, iPod. Mods: Fox Red M3 seats up front, KW V1, ER CP + TIAL BOV.
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ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Sucks. I hit a pothole and need new rim, tire, xenon assembly unit, and broken strut. These potholes in NYC are no joke. My car should be ready this week. I can't wait to get it back. This F30 loaner drives nothing like my E90. Total disconnect from the road. However, I'm not putting miles on my car. Good luck.
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