New 528i suspension feel
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Hi Newbie here,
Picked up a new 09 528 X-Drive a few weeks ago.
I immediately noticed a bit more feedback/feel to bumps in the front end then I'm used to from bimmers.
Car tracks steady and is tight but i'm noticing a little "harshness" or sensitivity to even slight bumps.
I've driven a few 06 and 07 525 and 530 CPO's and they were fine.
I also drove a 08 525 that was fine.
Dealer says there is a "Brake in" period for the suspension and it is not uncommon for a little harshness or hypersensitivity for the first few thousand miles.
Not sure I'm buying that..
Any thoughts ? Did anything change on the 09 528 suspension ? Anyone else notice this or have a problem ?
Andy
Picked up a new 09 528 X-Drive a few weeks ago.
I immediately noticed a bit more feedback/feel to bumps in the front end then I'm used to from bimmers.
Car tracks steady and is tight but i'm noticing a little "harshness" or sensitivity to even slight bumps.
I've driven a few 06 and 07 525 and 530 CPO's and they were fine.
I also drove a 08 525 that was fine.
Dealer says there is a "Brake in" period for the suspension and it is not uncommon for a little harshness or hypersensitivity for the first few thousand miles.
Not sure I'm buying that..
Any thoughts ? Did anything change on the 09 528 suspension ? Anyone else notice this or have a problem ?
Andy
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Not sure of changes to the '09, but most cars I've had feel tight when they are new. The engine, brakes, suspension, all have a break-in period of some kind.
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Hey M3Andyp,
Get rid of the RF tires and all will be well.
Get rid of the RF tires and all will be well.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='905586' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:32 PM
Hey M3Andyp,
Get rid of the RF tires and all will be well.
Get rid of the RF tires and all will be well.
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Originally Posted by M3Andyp' post='906685' date='Jun 10 2009, 08:31 AM
Thanks for the responses..
Was 09 the first year for RF ???
I had a 08 loaner and it's ride was better....
Andy
Was 09 the first year for RF ???
I had a 08 loaner and it's ride was better....
Andy
It should be on your owners manual.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by M3Andyp' post='906685' date='Jun 10 2009, 07:31 AM
Thanks for the responses..
Was 09 the first year for RF ???
I had a 08 loaner and it's ride was better....
Andy
Was 09 the first year for RF ???
I had a 08 loaner and it's ride was better....
Andy
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