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Hi all Ime new to the forum :D got my self a new toy during the first lock down. 2 lt straight six Loving the car. And the driving smoothness I’ll be having a few question on what best upgrades to do. Like bushes / bulbs etc. And what I should be looking to do. So any help will be appreciated. Things done Wheel refurb to a bit darker. And a paint correction. Also cleared a drain holes for hood pump :D Callipers painted and new grills. First question I have ? I know rear wheel drive car are a bit different to front. But while driving on motorways it seem to sway a bit on front. What can I do to make it feel more solid / stable 255FBCF0-379F-436C-8E09-BDE3E31A8116.jpeg5EF20221-63A8-4CD6-AB1F-B2D8E043025A.jpeg
 

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Welcome on board. Lovely looking Z4 on those wheels. 8) :thumbsup:

Has it still got run flats fitted. If so then it will tramline. Get them changed and enjoy being able to drive in a straight line again. :wink:
 
Bettinson200 said:
Hi all Ime new to the forum :D got my self a new toy during the first lock down. 2 lt straight six Loving the car. And the driving smoothness I’ll be having a few question on what best upgrades to do. Like bushes / bulbs etc. And what I should be looking to do. So any help will be appreciated. Things done Wheel refurb to a bit darker. And a paint correction. Also cleared a drain holes for hood pump :D Callipers painted and new grills. First question I have ? I know rear wheel drive car are a bit different to front. But while driving on motorways it seem to sway a bit on front. What can I do to make it feel more solid / stable 255FBCF0-379F-436C-8E09-BDE3E31A8116.jpeg5EF20221-63A8-4CD6-AB1F-B2D8E043025A.jpeg
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Nice motor. Welcome to the forum. Can't see it being a straight six if it's only 2.0L Must be 2.2L or 2.5L :?
 
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Just checked. Non run flats. All round :thumbsup: Any other suggestions on the swaying
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There is an adjustment that can be done underneath the steering column. Mine does exactly the same and I don't have run flats. It's not so much Tramlining it's wandering. I was going to the Zed Shed to have it adjusted but since this latest lockdown I've put it off. There is a section somewhere on the forum which covers this problem which is also referred to as Sticky Steering. There are a few guys on here who have done it themselves but you need to be a bit of a contortionist. Mike at the Zed Shed charges £30 and it takes him about half an hour. others will do it too and there's a few guys on here will do it for you for a few quid. :thumbsup:
 
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Bettinson200 said:
Just checked. Non run flats. All round :thumbsup: Any other suggestions on the swaying
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There is an adjustment that can be done underneath the steering column. Mine does exactly the same and I don't have run flats. It's not so much Tramlining it's wandering. I was going to the Zed Shed to have it adjusted but since this latest lockdown I've put it off. There is a section somewhere on the forum which covers this problem which is also referred to as Sticky Steering. There are a few guys on here who have done it themselves but you need to be a bit of a contortionist. Mike at the Zed Shed charges £30 and it takes him about half an hour. others will do it too and there's a few guys on here will do it for you for a few quid. :thumbsup:
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Bettinson200 said:
Hi all Ime new to the forum :D got my self a new toy during the first lock down. 2 lt straight six Loving the car. And the driving smoothness I’ll be having a few question on what best upgrades to do. Like bushes / bulbs etc. And what I should be looking to do. So any help will be appreciated. Things done Wheel refurb to a bit darker. And a paint correction. Also cleared a drain holes for hood pump :D Callipers painted and new grills. First question I have ? I know rear wheel drive car are a bit different to front. But while driving on motorways it seem to sway a bit on front. What can I do to make it feel more solid / stable 255FBCF0-379F-436C-8E09-BDE3E31A8116.jpeg5EF20221-63A8-4CD6-AB1F-B2D8E043025A.jpeg
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Nice motor. Welcome to the forum. Can't see it being a straight six if it's only 2.0L Must be 2.2L or 2.5L :?
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. Yes sorry it’s the 2.2 se :D
 
Hi and welcome - that's a good looking Z4. :thumbsup:

If you've already got non run-flats fitted other than the steering issue already mentioned it might be worth checking your suspension bushes.
 
Hi and welcome. Lovely looking zed there. Here's a nice thread on the previously mentioned sticky steering.

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100725
 
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