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It's me cosmo,..
Aug 16, 2009, 3:01:16 AM8/16/09
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You wouldn't expect a new car ride at 160k miles but it really clunks
when I hit even a small bump (or "bimp" as Chiff Inspector Clouseau
would say).
I can't really wiggle the tires much when they're off the ground and
the car doesn't rebound really if you jump on the front bumper and it
handles great while whipping in and out of traffic, threading the
needle, dicing for the lead etc,... The tires follow the steering
wheel instantly as you turn the wheel when it's parked at the curb so
it doesn't feel like there's any play in the steering.
What do I need to replace to make it a smoother ride? It rattles the
whole car. It feels like a torpedoed ship. A manhole cover lip makes
you think you've rammed the curb straight on.
I have air tools, a car hoist, lot's of time, limitless patience,
extra cars.
Thanks as always. I'm quite content with my snappy red racer
otherwise. Very well, the spellcheck is complete. I had two mistakes.
when I hit even a small bump (or "bimp" as Chiff Inspector Clouseau
would say).
I can't really wiggle the tires much when they're off the ground and
the car doesn't rebound really if you jump on the front bumper and it
handles great while whipping in and out of traffic, threading the
needle, dicing for the lead etc,... The tires follow the steering
wheel instantly as you turn the wheel when it's parked at the curb so
it doesn't feel like there's any play in the steering.
What do I need to replace to make it a smoother ride? It rattles the
whole car. It feels like a torpedoed ship. A manhole cover lip makes
you think you've rammed the curb straight on.
I have air tools, a car hoist, lot's of time, limitless patience,
extra cars.
Thanks as always. I'm quite content with my snappy red racer
otherwise. Very well, the spellcheck is complete. I had two mistakes.
Spam away
Aug 24, 2009, 3:28:59 AM8/24/09
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In article <pfaf85pfp4prhj2m1...@4ax.com>,
Sounds like you need a more softly riding car, say a Rolls R.
Nick Naim
Sep 16, 2009, 7:06:18 PM9/16/09
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"Spam away" <Tras...@spam.net> wrote in message
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Are the tires and rims within the envelope for your car?
Does this car have tuned front seats to the suspension?(like my 633CSI)?
Is your driver seat shot?
I once drove a 1990 750 bmw that for the ride did come close to my 190E
Mercedes.
Dennis Pogson
Nov 6, 2009, 4:07:27 AM11/6/09
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"It's me cosmo,.." <n...@ssfdfd.com> wrote in message
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Sounds like a worn droplink (or both). Droplink connects antiroll bar to
suspension unit. You can replace them yourself, but it's not that big a job
for a BMW dealer, can be done while you wait.
Dennis.
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