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Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:36 pm
by bmwz4dream
Hi

A while back i read someone post a guide to fixing the z4 tramlining issue by making some adjustment to the steering wheel column (i think), i cant find the thread, does anyone know where it went?

Thanks

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:48 pm
by Mazza
The single biggest issue with tramlining is run flats! Just got rid of mine and it's stopped instantly, this is after a complete wishbone, shocks, drop links change!

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:54 pm
by bmwz4dream
I dont have run flats and have had several improvements like new tyres, bushes, wheel alignments etc

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:14 pm
by Ewazix

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:02 am
by Mazza
I will shut my face then.....Ewazix has got what you need.. :thumbsup:

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:36 pm
by steve_naive
Ewazix wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:14 pm There you go. :thumbsup:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100725
Is that tramlining though? It seems to be describing play in the steering above a certain speed. I always took tramlining to mean the car steering itself down changes in the road surface?

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:42 pm
by Ewazix
steve_naive wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:36 pm
Ewazix wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:14 pm There you go. :thumbsup:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100725
Is that tramlining though? It seems to be describing play in the steering above a certain speed. I always took tramlining to mean the car steering itself down changes in the road surface?
Yes, as others have already pointed out tramlining is usually down to tyre, suspension or alignment issues. The OP asked for info about adjusting the steering column so I've linked the best thread. From personal experience I'd suggest that eliminating tyres, suspension and alignment before adjusting the EPS column viewtopic.php?f=2&t=118745&start=60

Tramlining/steering adjustment

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:41 am
by bmwz4dream
Thsnks for the link couldnt find it anywhere and remember people had good experiences! Yes its steering play, i have had few garages check tyres and all that and say they cant find anything wrong

Now to find someone who can do this adjustment tor me!