B Brianpg0 Member Feb 3, 2026 #1 I have an 2011 E89 and every time I hit a pothole the read of the car seems to wobble and I think it's getting slightly worse. Has anyone else experienced the same problem and if so how to fix the it?
I have an 2011 E89 and every time I hit a pothole the read of the car seems to wobble and I think it's getting slightly worse. Has anyone else experienced the same problem and if so how to fix the it?
B21 Elite Scottish Borders Site Supporter Feb 3, 2026 #2 On E89s usually it’s some combination of.. Worn rear trailing arm bushes Worn bushes on rear knuckle links Worn shock absorber Shot tyres / incorrect pressure setting ARB link bushes /drop link failure In that priority Would help to state which model, mileage, year for us lacking clairvoyancey…
On E89s usually it’s some combination of.. Worn rear trailing arm bushes Worn bushes on rear knuckle links Worn shock absorber Shot tyres / incorrect pressure setting ARB link bushes /drop link failure In that priority Would help to state which model, mileage, year for us lacking clairvoyancey…
Chippie Veteran Wakefield Site Supporter Feb 3, 2026 #3 What tyre pressures are you running and are they run flat tyres or not?
B Brianpg0 Member Feb 10, 2026 #4 Tyre pressure is 2.4 bar running Yokohama Advans not run flats. Year 2011 E89 2.5 sDrive23i.
Chippie Veteran Wakefield Site Supporter Feb 10, 2026 #5 Non run flats at that pressure should give a good ride, perhaps the dampers are past their best, what’s the mileage? Do you have any record of them being changed?
Non run flats at that pressure should give a good ride, perhaps the dampers are past their best, what’s the mileage? Do you have any record of them being changed?
F flybobbie Elite Stourbridge Feb 12, 2026 #6 My cars stock rear dampers were duff at 50k miles. Just fit some Bilstein B4, do the job. Bilstein B4 Rear (19-183916) - BMW Z4 E89 Bilstein B4 Rear (19-183916) - BMW Z4 E89 - Quality Bilstein product designed for automotive performance and enthusiast appeal. www.bilsteinsuspensionstore.co.uk
My cars stock rear dampers were duff at 50k miles. Just fit some Bilstein B4, do the job. Bilstein B4 Rear (19-183916) - BMW Z4 E89 Bilstein B4 Rear (19-183916) - BMW Z4 E89 - Quality Bilstein product designed for automotive performance and enthusiast appeal. www.bilsteinsuspensionstore.co.uk
F flybobbie Elite Stourbridge Feb 12, 2026 #7 Of course obvious answer is....don't hit pot hole. Tell me about it.