[bmw] Re: bmw-digest V10 #114

[Hans Conser <conser@xxxxxxx>]

On Monday, November 3, 2003, at 11:00  PM, bmw-digest wrote:

> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 20:38:26 -0600
> From: Purvis Brad GS-14 UAVB/DOI <brad.purvis@domain.elided>
> Subject: [bmw] 328iC Shudder at 60mph
>
> I have a 328iC and I get a shudder at 60 mph to about 67 mph. I have 
> the
> tired well balanced but I did notice the control arm bushings are 
> partly
> broken. Struts and shocks are good but I think changing the control arm
> bushing would cure this. I checked the tie rods also and they are fine.
> Suggestions?
> Brad Purvis
> 97 M-3 and 328iC
This can also be ball joints, which are a known problem with the E36's 
and E46's.  One of them is a permanent part of the control arm, so to 
replace it you have to replace the control arm.  Beware of cheap 
aftermarket parts, I have had replacement control arm ball joints fail 
in as little as six months, although I have read in Roundel can happen 
with factory parts as well.  I would stay away from the cheaper parts 
just the same.  M3 lightweight bushings are a nice upgrade, same with 
aluminum control arms.

Hans
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