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E85/E86 Steering Problems (Solved)
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Is anyone near west mids that would be willing to do this for me? I’ve changed everything I can think of to sort my floaty/wandering stearing but although improved, it’s still there.
Willing to pay in beer tokens or a new shiny air scoop once they’re finished????
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If you were closer, I would do it for you matedans6490 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:21 pm Is anyone near west mids that would be willing to do this for me? I’ve changed everything I can think of to sort my floaty/wandering stearing but although improved, it’s still there.
Willing to pay in beer tokens or a new shiny air scoop once they’re finished????
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Cheers matefirebobby wrote: ↑Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:30 pmIf you were closer, I would do it for you matedans6490 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:21 pm Is anyone near west mids that would be willing to do this for me? I’ve changed everything I can think of to sort my floaty/wandering stearing but although improved, it’s still there.
Willing to pay in beer tokens or a new shiny air scoop once they’re finished????
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where about are you .im in bhamdans6490 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:21 pm Is anyone near west mids that would be willing to do this for me? I’ve changed everything I can think of to sort my floaty/wandering stearing but although improved, it’s still there.
Willing to pay in beer tokens or a new shiny air scoop once they’re finished????
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Kidderminster, so not far from youalane29 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:28 pmwhere about are you .im in bhamdans6490 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:21 pm Is anyone near west mids that would be willing to do this for me? I’ve changed everything I can think of to sort my floaty/wandering stearing but although improved, it’s still there.
Willing to pay in beer tokens or a new shiny air scoop once they’re finished????
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So what is the official fix for sticky steering on a 2003 car?
Is it greasing or loosening the column?
Is it greasing or loosening the column?
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I would start with adjusting the ring, plenty of info above
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thanks for your help. yeah i read through the whole thread it's why i was confused. people suggest doing one or the other and some both. others recommend different depending on facelift or not.
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The 2007 is a facelift car with the updated steering column so 'ring adjustment' should not be the issue. Do some searching on here for steering problems and you will find loads of info, but from experience I would look at removing RFT tyres if you have them, making sure whatever tyres you have are not overly worn or mis-matched, thoroughly check ALL suspension bushes front and rear (because of the suspension set-up these cars are prone to rear-steer effects if things are not right), particularly front end rear-lower trailing arm 'lollypop' bushes, ARB's, drop-links and track rod ends. Make sure the rear springs haven't broken the ends off (they ALL go), lubricate the two steering column UJ's and finally the one that will properly sort it but only after the above, get a quality 4 wheel alignment.PeteWard wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:10 am Evening, all. I've just read through this forum, as my recently purchased 2007 Z4 has the exact same issue, light and twitchy steering over about 60mph. I'm not overly handy with cars, so don't want to attempt this myself. I'm in Leicester, can anyone help? I'd be eternally grateful...
If you are not mechanical, the cheapest way to get all the above components inspected properly is to submit it to a local authority MOT testing station and tell them you think there might be a suspension /steering problem. They are thorough but don't do repairs so have no interest in drumming up business.
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Whilst most people say facelift models aren't affected its not quite true.. after several years of ownership mine also started suffering from sticky steering last year and was quickly sorted by adjusting the ring and looking through the forum at the time it was far from the firstEwazix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:36 amThe 2007 is a facelift car with the updated steering column so 'ring adjustment' should not be the issue. Do some searching on here for steering problems and you will find loads of info, but from experience I would look at removing RFT tyres if you have them, making sure whatever tyres you have are not overly worn or mis-matched, thoroughly check ALL suspension bushes front and rear (because of the suspension set-up these cars are prone to rear-steer effects if things are not right), particularly front end rear-lower trailing arm 'lollypop' bushes, ARB's, drop-links and track rod ends. Make sure the rear springs haven't broken the ends off (they ALL go), lubricate the two steering column UJ's and finally the one that will properly sort it but only after the above, get a quality 4 wheel alignment.PeteWard wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:10 am Evening, all. I've just read through this forum, as my recently purchased 2007 Z4 has the exact same issue, light and twitchy steering over about 60mph. I'm not overly handy with cars, so don't want to attempt this myself. I'm in Leicester, can anyone help? I'd be eternally grateful...
If you are not mechanical, the cheapest way to get all the above components inspected properly is to submit it to a local authority MOT testing station and tell them you think there might be a suspension /steering problem. They are thorough but don't do repairs so have no interest in drumming up business.
W Mids council MOT stations http://www.ukmot.com/Council-MOT-Test-C ... t-Midlands
https://www.money.co.uk/guides/council- ... ee-mot.htm
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Yes I've read that, but adjusting the ring just introduces slack in the column gear IF it is binding (the problem on some pre-facelifts), this is also an effective way of masking underlying problems in the suspension/tyres which cause the unpleasant feedback. If you have either facelift or pre-facelift it's vital to make sure the underlying suspension/tyre set-up is right first. I had it badly (as in ditch-finding!) when I got my pre-facelift back in 2010 and attending to all the basics I mention eventually sorted it without touching the column. It was a ball-ache to work through the list but I've had no problem since.mr.tourette wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:51 amWhilst most people say facelift models aren't affected its not quite true.. after several years of ownership mine also started suffering from sticky steering last year and was quickly sorted by adjusting the ring and looking through the forum at the time it was far from the firstEwazix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:36 amThe 2007 is a facelift car with the updated steering column so 'ring adjustment' should not be the issue. Do some searching on here for steering problems and you will find loads of info, but from experience I would look at removing RFT tyres if you have them, making sure whatever tyres you have are not overly worn or mis-matched, thoroughly check ALL suspension bushes front and rear (because of the suspension set-up these cars are prone to rear-steer effects if things are not right), particularly front end rear-lower trailing arm 'lollypop' bushes, ARB's, drop-links and track rod ends. Make sure the rear springs haven't broken the ends off (they ALL go), lubricate the two steering column UJ's and finally the one that will properly sort it but only after the above, get a quality 4 wheel alignment.PeteWard wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:10 am Evening, all. I've just read through this forum, as my recently purchased 2007 Z4 has the exact same issue, light and twitchy steering over about 60mph. I'm not overly handy with cars, so don't want to attempt this myself. I'm in Leicester, can anyone help? I'd be eternally grateful...
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It will only introduce slack if you turn it in the direction that introduces slack. If you turn it the other way, it will tighten up the feel. Judging by this fella's post, describing vague/slack steering, he wouldn't be adjusting it to make it even more slack. He would adjust to tighten it up.
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I know that James the Wonkeydonkey has successfully done a few in our area so would defer to his expertise on slack ringing (oo-er nurse )PeteWard wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 12:53 pm Thank you for the replies. Yes, the steering gets light and twitchy, not sticky. I should've mentioned that I've removed the runflats and had Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 fitted all round, I've experimented with tyre pressures. It's been to Sytner's and had a Hunter KDS alignment. These things improved the handling marginally, but it's still at a point where it drives me mad at times. I asked Sytner's to check over the suspension, they found no issues with springs or bushes. So I honestly feel that it would be worth trying this anti-clockwise tightening method. I suppose I could find an independent mechanic to do the work, something tells me that Sytner's wouldn't fancy the job
Thanks again.
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