Car shakes at high speeds
11-25-2010, 02:15 AM
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Hi,couldn't find this answer anywhere on the forums so just thought i'd ask before I take it to the shop. My 525i shakes every time I'm on the freeway or when i go past 60 the seats vibrate along with everything else in the car. i can deal with it normally just gets annoying during long trips, does anyone know what could be wrong ?
11-25-2010, 02:37 AM
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Hi,couldn't find this answer anywhere on the forums so just thought i'd ask before I take it to the shop. My 525i shakes every time I'm on the freeway or when i go past 60 the seats vibrate along with everything else in the car. i can deal with it normally just gets annoying during long trips, does anyone know what could be wrong ?
11-25-2010, 03:01 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
Don't drive at high speeds 
Could be bent wheel or tire out of balance. You could rotate to see if it stops. BMW is against tire rotation though because tires get wear patterns in them and if you rotate the car could pull, etc.
Could be bent wheel or tire out of balance. You could rotate to see if it stops. BMW is against tire rotation though because tires get wear patterns in them and if you rotate the car could pull, etc.
11-25-2010, 03:59 AM
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second all the other guys, if thats non the issue, probably suspension, control arm bushings etc....
11-25-2010, 09:25 AM
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My Ride: 535i, Premium Package, Navigation, 6-speed manual. Mods include: M5 rear bumper, custom exhaust with quad tips, M5 wheels, M5 steering wheel & shift knob, MTech front bumper and rocker panels , LED tail lights, RD Sport short throw shifter, ESS Stage 2 supercharger system with air/water intercooler
had a slight harmonic vibration in mine. Got front wheels rebalanced and didn't help. Wound up getting the front control arm bushings replaced and its much better.
11-25-2010, 10:24 AM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
Bent rims, if the steering wheel is shaking, chances are it is the front. If the whole body has vibration it might be the rear. GL
11-25-2010, 11:01 AM
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Check the wheel balance first - cheapest and easiest fix... go from there if its not that.