suspension gone???

[wegona]

Any forummers can advice when do you know suspension is gone? I always need to slow down gg over humps or car will scratch the undercarriage. I am on 19 inch rim, is this the cause?thanks in.advance.

 

[ac323]

Re: suspension gone???

Any forummers can advice when do you know suspension is gone? I always need to slow down gg over humps or car will scratch the undercarriage. I am on 19 inch rim, is this the cause?thanks in.advance.

is your ride lowered with lowering spring or? how old are the suspension set?
when you mention slow means? or you usually just drive thru even you are at 50km speed?






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[Aaron_BMW]

Re: suspension gone???

Any forummers can advice when do you know suspension is gone? I always need to slow down gg over humps or car will scratch the undercarriage. I am on 19 inch rim, is this the cause?thanks in.advance.

Usually people check for damper oil leakage at the suspension area.

And maybe the hump u had was too big?

My car is very low and I have no problems thou.

 

[wegona]

Re: suspension gone???

Thx for such prompt replies.bought the car 2nd hand so nt sure what previous owner did.I really need slow down to 30-40kmh to avoid the scratch...also noticed that car is lower than others. Any way to check fr lowered ride or leak of damper oil.or such?

 

[ac323]

Re: suspension gone???

Thx for such prompt replies.bought the car 2nd hand so nt sure what previous owner did.I really need slow down to 30-40kmh to avoid the scratch...also noticed that car is lower than others. Any way to check fr lowered ride or leak of damper oil.or such?

sent to a workshop for a check best........................











* approaching hump better slow down.....
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[Aaron_BMW]

suspension gone???

Thx for such prompt replies.bought the car 2nd hand so nt sure what previous owner did.I really need slow down to 30-40kmh to avoid the scratch...also noticed that car is lower than others. Any way to check fr lowered ride or leak of damper oil.or such?

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Is the hump as big as this?
Can u take pic of the hump and show us?
I am curious

 

[casper77]

Re: suspension gone???

Thx for such prompt replies.bought the car 2nd hand so nt sure what previous owner did.I really need slow down to 30-40kmh to avoid the scratch...also noticed that car is lower than others. Any way to check fr lowered ride or leak of damper oil.or such?

Bro, 30-40km is fast to go over humps wor....

 

[C3P0]

Re: suspension gone???

Bro last time you drive SUV lol? BMW cannot drive 30-40 over hump, ac323 say one.

 

[wegona]

Re: suspension gone???

Haha...sorry..maybe nt 30-40..did nt check speed but really have to brake till almost stationary...10-20???haha

 

[ac323]

Re: suspension gone???

Haha...sorry..maybe nt 30-40..did nt check speed but really have to brake till almost stationary...10-20???haha

time for BBK........










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[Red_Bean_Bun]

Re: suspension gone???

Press your bonnet or trunk down and see if it bounces a couple of times ......

 

[adamaw]

Re: suspension gone???

Hi All,

To change the suspension, is it just the Struts or the spring or both?

I am having some issues with my e93 335 and looking for Workshop, any recommendations? and what to change to? stock?
Newbie here

Besides that what is the estimate cost to change suspension? to stock?

 

[lkm]

Re: suspension gone???

Hi All,

To change the suspension, is it just the Struts or the spring or both?

I am having some issues with my e93 335 and looking for Workshop, any recommendations? and what to change to? stock?
Newbie here

Besides that what is the estimate cost to change suspension? to stock?

Typically just the struts - or what some call the shock absorbers. Springs generally last a really looooooong time before wearing or breaking. If unsure, stay stock - gives the best balance between comfort and performance.

Coilovers are a different story altogether...

 

[adamaw]

Re: suspension gone???

Typically just the struts - or what some call the shock absorbers. Springs generally last a really looooooong time before wearing or breaking. If unsure, stay stock - gives the best balance between comfort and performance.

Coilovers are a different story altogether...

Thanks ikm,

I am not sure whether my prob could it be coilovers?, as I used to have sudden jerk to the steering whenever
I go over a bad road surface, or I will hit my undercarriage when going over a hump if not slowing down to

 

[lkm]

Re: suspension gone???

Thanks ikm,

I am not sure whether my prob could it be coilovers?, as I used to have sudden jerk to the steering whenever
I go over a bad road surface, or I will hit my undercarriage when going over a hump if not slowing down to

 

[adamaw]

Re: suspension gone???

Thanks ikm,

Will give them a call.

 

[Eng Soon Auto]

Re: suspension gone???

Hi guys we did a short article on this a few days ago, price will differ depending on model and could be as low as $700 all round for a E90.

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/eng-soon-auto/85845-5-parts-you-should-change-your-shock-absorbers.html

Should you guy have any question or quotation request, feel free to PM us.
ps. please include car plate number or chassis number for easier reference

Thanks!

 

[esis311]

Re: suspension gone???

Shock absorber usually wear out at 50,000km, depending on the road, driving habit, large diameter of rim.

 

[Blacknight05]

Re: suspension gone???

If my rear left and rear right are 2 finger and 1.5 finger gap respectively, which part is faulty? The springs or shock absorbers? Thanks.

 

[Codewerx]

Re: suspension gone???

If my rear left and rear right are 2 finger and 1.5 finger gap respectively, which part is faulty? The springs or shock absorbers? Thanks.

- Spring rarely spoil
- Make sure ground is level as it will affect the gap ......