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CMJ
Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:25 am Post subject: Too much swaying when upshifting during long curves |
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The highway entrance ramp when I leave work has a slight curve and is about 1/2 mile long. When I'm getting up to speed and shift from 2nd to 3rd my M3 gives me a big swaying motion mostly in the back end as 3rd engages. The tires never actually slip but the car sways heavily. I would swear that the power is engaging unevenly or the suspension is 'relaxing' right when 3rd engages but this doesn't make a lot of sense to me. The swaying cooresponds to the amount of power but is obvious even when I shift out of 2nd at 3500 rpm, so fairly low levels.
Other than this my car stays hooked up nicely in corners. I have my SMGII set on the 5th setting (one down from the fastest clutch setting).
Thanks for any ideas or suggestions on how to fix this or if I just expect too much... _________________ 2003 M3 Silver / Imola Red SMGII |
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jlevie
Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Posts: 553 Location: Huntsvile, AL
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:37 am Post subject: |
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My limited experience with E46 M3's says that they are something of a "tail wagger" and would benefit from stiffer sways & springs. I can't say that I've experienced exactly what you've described, but I have felt similar motions from the car when lifting or transitioning from braking at turn-in.
That said, it would be best to have the car checked out for suspension faults. _________________ NASA and BMW Certified instructor
Spec E30 #96 (NASA-SE) |
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