Ok I basically launched my car over a curb/median afew nights ago avoiding some drunk kids in a prelude... anyways I've replaced the control arms and the subframe on the car but now when I try to drive it feels like it is locking into place and its almost impossible to make small adjustments to steering so its impossible to go over 60 without eventually snapping the wheel left and right. I've topped off the Power Steering Fluid it was pretty low. I'm not sure if my cars inability to remain in a straight line is being caused by Steering Gear being damaged or if I need to bleed my power steering... it just feels sticky once you get the wheel turning it turns smoothly but it doesn't return to center on its own it'll only go back so far on its own then it'll just continue to hold a turn indefiniately... Help so I can go to the dismantler tomorrow if I need something else.
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Bent strut tower?
I myself hit a curb in november..... had to replace the control arm and also had to take the car to a chassis shop to align the strut tower.
200 bucks in repairs ( strut work, replacing control arm, alignment ). Not too bad. If I recall the strut tower work was like 60-80 bucks in labor, so you might want to check that out.Erick Mahle | FullOpp Drift | YouTube
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Originally posted by Mr. Anderson -
sounds like you also may have bent a strut assembly. Its easy to do.
next time hit the drunk kids, it will be their fault.Tenured Automotive Service Professional - Avid BMW Enthusiast
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Steering Knuckle on the steering column.
Check that for ease of movement.Below the radar...Comment
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Alrighty then
I'll go check out an alignment shop tomorrow and frown at them for afew hours tomorrow :). Its soo not fun driving a chipped 325ic when it starts to become undriveable midway through 3rd gear...
I'm soooo looking for a 325i coupe on autotrader this convertible has been nothing but trouble...
Blew the bottom end immediately, bought it without the front shocks doing anything for a steal and had to put up with bouncing until I got my tokicos. Tranny died, oil pan shattered then some ass had the nerve to key while it was just sitting there with no oil pan minding its own business... fah I miss my 325e it was so reliable, slow but reliable.Comment
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Re: Alrighty then
Originally posted by Hortos
Indeed. eta's are fucking tanks man.My mountains are better than yours.Comment
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ETA forever :)
I learned how to drive in a 528e I learned how to race in an 86 325e and I learned how to sneak out at night and do evil things to the neighbors daughter in my dad's 82' 745i It was a monster back when we thought Civics with bolt ons were quick.Comment
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Re: ETA forever :)
I like this guy already.Originally posted by HortosMy mountains are better than yours.Comment
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Re: Alrighty then
Originally posted by bimmerphile
:stupid:
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Re: Alrighty then
eta's may be strong but u cant stop "die tanke"Originally posted by bimmerphile
my first car, an 87 volvo 760gle. those cars done stop for shit! its exhaust sound like "mmmmooooovvvveeeee!!!"98 M3/4/5
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i second thatOriginally posted by JordanComment
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Sounds like an alignment problem to me, too much toe in, or toe out on one or both wheels.
Might have a bent tie rod.
A good front end shop should find the problem......
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Re: ETA forever :)
Originally posted by bimmerphile
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