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    Lowered = Heavy Steering ??

    Just wondering if my symptoms are normal... ever since Bilstein Sports / H&R Sports drop and re-alignment, the steering feels like underflated tires - heavy at low speeds and poor return-to-center. I topped-up steering fluid with ATF (it was slightly below MIN) and checked tire pressures. Did not check PS pump v-belt yet. I'm also running on M3 bushings. TIA.

    TN
    1988 325is

    #2
    From reading other people's posts, I think it has more to do with your eccentric M3 bushings.

    Got any pics of your car :). Looks nice in that pic!
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      #3
      Hey Mike, I did the M3 bushings last year and the steering was heavier but not like it is now... I guess the drop intensified it.

      Thanks for the compliments, posted my pics under Rides...



      Originally posted by MikesJo View Post
      From reading other people's posts, I think it has more to do with your eccentric M3 bushings.

      Got any pics of your car . Looks nice in that pic!

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        #4
        The increase in caster (from the m3 CABs) increases steering effort, since you end up raising the car as you turn the wheel.
        87 325IS - Delphin Grey/Cardinal

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          #5
          I'm running the exact same setup and have noticed the same. It was either worse when it was first installed and all the ball joints were brand-spanking new, or I have gotten used to it :)

          I think it has loosened up a bit though. It felt a little numb but after a couple of months the feedback seemed to return.

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            #6
            Thanks eighteight... good to know.

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