01-05-2023, 08:37 AM | #1 |
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F30 steering wheel sloppy / loose vague feeling
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Have just purchased my first f30 320d for a daily. 2012 auto with the N47 engine. So far very happy with it apart from one question. The steering. Not sure how it's meant to feel but almost feels very vague and sloppy. Noticed that it's almost wobbling and not right when you move the wheel when stationary. No odd noises when in use and no suspension knocking or creaking. Is this normal? Thanks in advance. (video below) |
01-05-2023, 09:22 AM | #2 | |
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01-05-2023, 11:31 AM | #4 | |
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What tires does your car have? Model, number of miles, tire pressure? |
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01-06-2023, 03:08 AM | #5 | |
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Will try this later today. Could it also be the tyres Michelin Primary 4 on 205/60/r16 tyres all round. 2.2 bar front. 2.4 bar rear pressures. I am used to low profile 19's and firm steering so maybe could just be the change to a softer daily? Just the sloppy return is what concerned me. |
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01-06-2023, 03:11 AM | #6 | |
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The sloppy return to centre point where it almost turns in the other direction so easily is what concerns me. Tyres are Michelin Primary 4 on 205/60/r16 tyres all round. 2012 320d with q30k miles. 2.2 bar front. 2.4 bar rear pressures. No passengers. |
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01-06-2023, 05:02 AM | #7 | |
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Definitely test in Sport mode. Ensure you have 'chassis' checked, if you have the option. Just a quick test, what's the movement and reaction like when the engine is off? Is everything much tighter? Or still feeling loose? |
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01-06-2023, 01:50 PM | #9 |
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I didn’t know F30s could even fit 16” wheels. 205s seem quite narrow too..
And I agree, have that rack checked. BMW even had a repair kit available for the early racks, iirc.. related to its quite-common ‘dead center’ problem. |
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Is it recommend to every owner with VSS who wishes to upgrade the steering feel, or is it only needed to repair a broken VSS ?
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