Rough shocks or suspension while driving over bump or road pothole

dariolessa · 04-11-2024, 09:19 AM

I’ve just bought a like new 2013 535I with 70K mileage but this car does not ride smoothly. When I go over a bump even small like those reflectors on the middle of the road, the entire car shakes and I feel like I am riding a truck, car has been several time inspected by dealer but they are saying they can’t find any issues. When my co-workers ride with me on lunch, they will tell me how uncomfortable it is when you go over just a small speeding bump or small pots on the rood, it does not mater slow fast.

Car rides very well on straight HWY with no pot holes and car has been balanced and aligned by BMW
I don’t mind if I take the car to some other professional places for inspection to really prove to BMW dealer it is an issue with this car but I am not sure what that could be? Suspension, shocks,
Any expert or personal experienced?

The tires are Japen Toyo Tires original size 225/55/17 brand new.

ChiNorm · 04-11-2024, 12:12 PM

Shocks is a good place to start. Look at Bilstein for replacement, not OEM. Good luck.

04-11-2024, 09:19 AM	#1
dariolessa Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 535i 2013 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Uruguay iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i [0.00]	Rough shocks or suspension while driving over bump or road pothole I’ve just bought a like new 2013 535I with 70K mileage but this car does not ride smoothly. When I go over a bump even small like those reflectors on the middle of the road, the entire car shakes and I feel like I am riding a truck, car has been several time inspected by dealer but they are saying they can’t find any issues. When my co-workers ride with me on lunch, they will tell me how uncomfortable it is when you go over just a small speeding bump or small pots on the rood, it does not mater slow fast. Car rides very well on straight HWY with no pot holes and car has been balanced and aligned by BMW I don’t mind if I take the car to some other professional places for inspection to really prove to BMW dealer it is an issue with this car but I am not sure what that could be? Suspension, shocks, Any expert or personal experienced? The tires are Japen Toyo Tires original size 225/55/17 brand new.
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04-11-2024, 12:12 PM	#2
ChiNorm Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 234 Posts Drives: '13 535xi Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Shocks is a good place to start. Look at Bilstein for replacement, not OEM. Good luck.
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