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      04-21-2011, 12:41 PM   #1
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New owners still having Pulling to the right problems on F10's?

So I am curious to hear from newer owners that have purchased F10's in the same few weeks or months, if they are still having or have problems with their F10's pulling to the right or car wandering on the highway problems?
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      04-21-2011, 01:13 PM   #2
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On my car it is a none excisting feature.
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      04-21-2011, 01:20 PM   #3
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No - my 2011 F10 550i has not ever had any "pulling to the right" issues.
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      04-21-2011, 01:42 PM   #4
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same here, my march 2011 F11 doesn't have any issues, runs as straight as an arrow
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      04-21-2011, 02:04 PM   #5
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This is why I will not rest until my car is fixed. I will have them replace the entire steering system, if necessary.

Car goes back in again tomorrow.
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      04-21-2011, 05:47 PM   #6
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      04-21-2011, 08:10 PM   #7
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300 miles and no pulling off center at all. ( I've really been looking for it too)
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      04-21-2011, 11:31 PM   #8
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Unfortunately, my 550 has been at the dealer for the past two weeks. Just got it back and still pulls to the right. If it continues and they can not fix it, I may just trade her in and get something else.
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      04-21-2011, 11:38 PM   #9
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My 2010 Sep. build F10 is fine, although having vibration issues at 65mph with Continental RFT on the car.
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      04-22-2011, 12:35 AM   #10
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Jan 11 build 535 runs straight and true
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      04-22-2011, 12:43 AM   #11
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no such problem for me with a jan 2011 build 535i automatic
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      04-22-2011, 03:37 AM   #12
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Have them adjust front sway bar to the center. Mine was off to the right slightly and it pulled to the right.
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      04-22-2011, 06:19 AM   #13
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NO problem with Feb 11 build F10.
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      04-22-2011, 07:16 AM   #14
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my 550i drives flawless.
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      04-22-2011, 07:44 AM   #15
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      04-22-2011, 09:42 AM   #16
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Jan 2011 build. No pulling to the right.
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      04-22-2011, 11:58 AM   #17
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      04-22-2011, 12:00 PM   #18
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My 550i M Sport has been faultless from day one and still is.
Jan 2011 arrived.
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      04-22-2011, 12:58 PM   #19
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So I have a April 2010 build which is probably the 1st car the dealership got from factory it was actually lined up to be built when I took over the configuration and changed rings to my liking. I never noticed pulling at all despite reading about it in forums. Yesterday I was on the highway going 130 or so and let go of the steering for a few seconds and the car was almost in the ditch!! I noticed it was pulling to the LEFT every time I let go of the steering as I was in disbelief since I never had the problem before. Not sure if it was there before but I didn't notice it or if the higher speeds unmasked it, however I am interested in the comment made by Norcal_335i: was that on a E9x or was it on an F10? I will probably visit the dealership and get them to look at this, it is absolutely unacceptable in a BMW!
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      04-23-2011, 12:46 AM   #20
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So I have a April 2010 build which is probably the 1st car the dealership got from factory it was actually lined up to be built when I took over the configuration and changed rings to my liking. I never noticed pulling at all despite reading about it in forums. Yesterday I was on the highway going 130 or so and let go of the steering for a few seconds and the car was almost in the ditch!! I noticed it was pulling to the LEFT every time I let go of the steering as I was in disbelief since I never had the problem before. Not sure if it was there before but I didn't notice it or if the higher speeds unmasked it, however I am interested in the comment made by Norcal_335i: was that on a E9x or was it on an F10? I will probably visit the dealership and get them to look at this, it is absolutely unacceptable in a BMW!
I went under there and measured front sway/stabilizer bar and it was favoring right by a couple of centermeters. Removed the 4 bolts and centered it out. Then I torqued the 4 bolts back to specs and PROBLEM SOLVED!!

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This is on my 08 E92 335i.....

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      04-23-2011, 01:53 AM   #21
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Well done Norcal kudos to you for thinking about this. Maybe I will actually pop the hood for a change and take a look/see try and replicate your experience. Thanks.

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      04-23-2011, 02:23 AM   #22
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Sept 10, no pulling to the right, or other issues.
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