Just noticed, no more pulling to the right after lowering....

Simple5 · 05-27-2015, 08:04 PM

I had the dreaded pulling to the right that the F10's have been plagued with but I just realized today when I was on a straight road and let go of my wheel for a second that she was no longer pulling to the right. I did this several more times on various road surfaces and the same. No more pulling to the right. Before I had to fight the wheel a bit to keep it straight now I no longer have to. Only thing I did was install Eibach springs.

I'm not sure if the springs corrected it or if it was the taking apart and reinstalling of the front struts. Note, I have not done an alignment yet. I have 1000 miles on the springs and have observed no kind of abnormal wear in the tires...

Bmw doubles · 05-28-2015, 08:45 AM

Interesting. I'm new to the the F10 world and just picked up my CPO. It's in the shop right now for pulling to the right and vibration when braking. We'll see if they fix the pulling. I plan on doing ACS springs. How low does your car sit now, pics?

dadysev · 05-28-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Simple3

I had the dreaded pulling to the right that the F10's have been plagued with but I just realized today when I was on a straight road and let go of my wheel for a second that she was no longer pulling to the right. I did this several more times on various road surfaces and the same. No more pulling to the right. Before I had to fight the wheel a bit to keep it straight now I no longer have to. Only thing I did was install Eibach springs.

I'm not sure if the springs corrected it or if it was the taking apart and reinstalling of the front struts. Note, I have not done an alignment yet. I have 1000 miles on the springs and have observed no kind of abnormal wear in the tires...

Apparently there is a fix that involves turning of the OEM springs. Shhhh....

Bmw doubles · 05-28-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dadysev

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Originally Posted by Simple3

I had the dreaded pulling to the right that the F10's have been plagued with but I just realized today when I was on a straight road and let go of my wheel for a second that she was no longer pulling to the right. I did this several more times on various road surfaces and the same. No more pulling to the right. Before I had to fight the wheel a bit to keep it straight now I no longer have to. Only thing I did was install Eibach springs.

I'm not sure if the springs corrected it or if it was the taking apart and reinstalling of the front struts. Note, I have not done an alignment yet. I have 1000 miles on the springs and have observed no kind of abnormal wear in the tires...

Apparently there is a fix that involves turning of the OEM springs. Shhhh....

Seriously??? Are dealers aware of this and do you have anymore info or in depth explanation on how that's done?

Isn't the spring in a fixed position aka seated, to prevent it from popping and spinning around?

dadysev · 05-28-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Seriously??? Are dealers aware of this and do you have anymore info or in depth explanation on how that's done?

Isn't the spring in a fixed position aka seated, to prevent it from popping and spinning around?

if you release the load on the spring you can turn it slightly. I don't fully know all the details.

lsturbointeg · 05-29-2015, 03:54 AM

I'd keep an eye on those tires for abnormal wear cause usually specs will be off once the suspension has been modified.

thealbert · 06-07-2015, 04:22 PM

Simple3, what kind of suspension were you running before you lowered it? Stock non Msport? No DHP?

Bmw doubles · 06-08-2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dadysev

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Seriously??? Are dealers aware of this and do you have anymore info or in depth explanation on how that's done?

Isn't the spring in a fixed position aka seated, to prevent it from popping and spinning around?

if you release the load on the spring you can turn it slightly. I don't fully know all the details.

Ok found the thread to turning the springs. Apparently you have to rotate the struts 10mm, reprogram the electronic steering and possibly an out of balance steering column.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=549373

Seems to be a known issue at the dealer. My car is in for that now. They said they've replaced lower control arm bushings, reprogrammed my electronic steering with a software update and a road force balance revealed 3 bent rims they have to replace because I just bought this car.

Ill update later this week when I get my car back.

Simple5 · 06-11-2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thealbert

Simple3, what kind of suspension were you running before you lowered it? Stock non Msport? No DHP?

Stock non-sport and non-dhp... didn't feel like paying 800 bucks a strut when they went out.

CLKFAN · 06-25-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Simple3

Stock non-sport and non-dhp... didn't feel like paying 800 bucks a strut when they went out.

How's the ride with the regular suspension (non sport & non adjustable) with the springs? I can't seem to find a thread with this answer for Eibach, H&R and ACS.

Simple5 · 06-26-2015, 06:59 AM

It's a lot nicer. It takes away that 'floating' feeling. That feeling was one of the negatives that I had when I test drove the car. This mod is a definite must.

CLKFAN · 06-26-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Simple3

It's a lot nicer. It takes away that 'floating' feeling. That feeling was one of the negatives that I had when I test drove the car. This mod is a definite must.

Does the car bounce with the standard suspension and eibach ?

///M5Driver · 06-26-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dadysev

if you release the load on the spring you can turn it slightly. I don't fully know all the details.

Truth to this.. .after 5 months of BMW in Arkansas trying to fix mine with multiple alignments, control arms, bushings, etc BMW in KC fixed my car in two days by "clocking" the springs and didn't even have to perform and alignment.

If your dealer doesn't understand this have them call Baron BMW in Kansas City and speak to their technicians for an explanation.

dadysev · 06-26-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by e46beater

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Originally Posted by dadysev

if you release the load on the spring you can turn it slightly. I don't fully know all the details.

Truth to this.. .after 5 months of BMW in Arkansas trying to fix mine with multiple alignments, control arms, bushings, etc BMW in KC fixed my car in two days by "clocking" the springs and didn't even have to perform and alignment.

If your dealer doesn't understand this have them call Baron BMW in Kansas City and speak to their technicians for an explanation.

Good to hear !!

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Simple5 Major 348 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	Just noticed, no more pulling to the right after lowering.... I had the dreaded pulling to the right that the F10's have been plagued with but I just realized today when I was on a straight road and let go of my wheel for a second that she was no longer pulling to the right. I did this several more times on various road surfaces and the same. No more pulling to the right. Before I had to fight the wheel a bit to keep it straight now I no longer have to. Only thing I did was install Eibach springs. I'm not sure if the springs corrected it or if it was the taking apart and reinstalling of the front struts. Note, I have not done an alignment yet. I have 1000 miles on the springs and have observed no kind of abnormal wear in the tires... Last edited by Simple5; 05-27-2015 at 08:18 PM..
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Simple5 Major 348 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	It's a lot nicer. It takes away that 'floating' feeling. That feeling was one of the negatives that I had when I test drove the car. This mod is a definite must.
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