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3-Series (E21, E30) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1975-1983 and 1984-1991 line. Specific models: BMW 315, BMW 316, BMW 318, BMW 318i, BMW 320/4, BMW 320i, BMW 320/6, BMW 323i, BMW 320i. E30 Family models include: BMW 325e, BMW 325i, BMW 325is, BMW 325ix.

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Old 06-20-2005, 08:37 AM   #1 (permalink)
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My new E30 has a bad case of front end shimmy. It's pretty much at all speeds over 35mph and it gets worse when taking a curve. The car has 14" BBS basketweaves and a little over 100,000 miles.
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My new E30 has a bad case of front end shimmy. It's pretty much at all speeds over 35mph and it gets worse when taking a curve. The car has 14" BBS basketweaves and a little over 100,000 miles.
Control arm bushings?
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bushings, tie rods, control arms, steering rack, steering column, balanced tires, check them all
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Fixed. Replaced control arms and bushings and strut bearing plates.
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