duggybuggy 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 what the hell is wrong here? i get rather violent shakes through the steering wheel of my e34 525 [m20] when driving.... the wheel nuts are sweet, could it be a bearing?? ive just replaced the right front disc and that might be something to do with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 jack front up look for play in bearings or spin the wheel and listen for bearing grind noises. if not check your tyres are balanced correctley. does it hapen when driving or braking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siani 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Wheel alignment? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duggybuggy 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2007 jack front up look for play in bearings or spin the wheel and listen for bearing grind noises. if not check your tyres are balanced correctley. does it hapen when driving or braking?i just got told its the bearings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) classic e 34 problem esp at about 90 KM/HR..control arm bushings,replace with 750iL or e 34M5.These cars very sensitive to wheel balance and wheels MUST be concentric.If you have after market wheels make sure you have a hubcentric ring to make sre the wheels are centred when they are put on.Most common aftermarket(or E39) wheels have 74.5 hub dia, mm but e 34 hub is 72,5mm Edited May 24, 2007 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Also a classic E39 problem @ 70-80ks Check: 1. front balance & alignment 2. front thrust arm bushes - may need replacing 3. front rotors warped? 4. bent rim? 5. all of the above Process of elimination. Mine was 1, 2 & 3 Best to replace both rotors + pads, not just one side Good luck Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 sigh... all this advice, and its all worthless. what you need, brother dearest, is to dump that oversized barge and get a 3series Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted June 2, 2007 sigh... all this advice, and its all worthless. what you need, brother dearest, is to dump that oversized barge and get a 3series I seriously thought of that if I couldn't get it sorted. Now that I have (sorted it) I'll never go back to a 3 series (owned a NZ new E30 320i for 12 years) unless its a E46 M3. There's so much more power and comfort in the 540.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duggybuggy 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 sigh... all this advice, and its all worthless. what you need, brother dearest, is to dump that oversized barge and get a 3series haha shut up bro, just cos you have vanos.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duggybuggy 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 I seriously thought of that if I couldn't get it sorted. Now that I have (sorted it) I'll never go back to a 3 series (owned a NZ new E30 320i for 12 years) unless its a E46 M3. There's so much more power and comfort in the 540. Mike the 540i will get up and go, unlike an underpowered m20 like mine. how do i go about fitting an m30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtk540 3 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 the 540i will get up and go, unlike an underpowered m20 like mine. how do i go about fitting an m30?Don't bother repowering - just upgrade your car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duggybuggy 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 Don't bother repowering - just upgrade your car!good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
