New Member/E60 questions
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New Member/E60 questions
Hey guys, I'm new to these forums. I drive an 08 535i with the sport package and active steering. I've had the car for about 2 years and have spent a lot money just keeping it running lol. It does have a jb4. I have a power steering leak somewhere on the passenger side and was told it was the rack itself. I understand the active steering rack is very expensive but I love this car and intend of doing it myself. Has anyone done one before? How hard is it? Also I have blown shocks and was considering the Koni Special Active option available on ECSTuning. Does anyone have any experience with these?
Thank you guys in advance for the help!
Thank you guys in advance for the help!
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Can't help on the power steering, but would suggest sticking with OE shocks. Aftermarket shocks might be great, but OE resets the clock and gives you original handling. I say this after making the mistake of putting Bilstien B6 on mine...
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My Ride: 2010 BMW 530xi Wagon
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I just picked this package up. getting installed next week. https://iscsuspension-na.com/store/B...sion-p58684308
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My Ride: 528i
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You say, you have a power steering leak somewhere.
Buy a few spray bottles of degreaser, Brakeleen and 3 rolls of quality paper towels.
Clean the underside of your car perfectly.
Once its clean, identify where the leak is and take a picture of it and post it for us to see.
Buy a few spray bottles of degreaser, Brakeleen and 3 rolls of quality paper towels.
Clean the underside of your car perfectly.
Once its clean, identify where the leak is and take a picture of it and post it for us to see.
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So you would say the B6 line hurt handling or just ride quality? Cause I’d be willing to sacrifice very little comfort for handling improvements but if it’s a very harsh ride I’ll take your advice and go Sachs because to me the car handled like it was on rails when it got to me at 93k miles.
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I just picked this package up. getting installed next week. https://iscsuspension-na.com/store/B...sion-p58684308
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You say, you have a power steering leak somewhere.
Buy a few spray bottles of degreaser, Brakeleen and 3 rolls of quality paper towels.
Clean the underside of your car perfectly.
Once its clean, identify where the leak is and take a picture of it and post it for us to see.
Buy a few spray bottles of degreaser, Brakeleen and 3 rolls of quality paper towels.
Clean the underside of your car perfectly.
Once its clean, identify where the leak is and take a picture of it and post it for us to see.
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So you would say the B6 line hurt handling or just ride quality? Cause I’d be willing to sacrifice very little comfort for handling improvements but if it’s a very harsh ride I’ll take your advice and go Sachs because to me the car handled like it was on rails when it got to me at 93k miles.
If your roads are generally smooth, you'd probably be OK with B6. We have a lot of broken pavement around here.
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