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Uuhh my E24 vibrates!
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<blockquote data-quote="alfaizal" data-source="post: 2422" data-attributes="member: 1710"><p>G'day guys.I know this is supposed to be on the 6' section, but since E24 and E28 share many mechanical components, and also to get more feedback, i'm sharing my experience here.My E24 vibrates at around 80kmh, so decided to send it for servicing, baring in mind that the problem might lie in the control arm bushing. Sent it to Ultimate Batu Caves, and following were the parts price :1. front shock absorber - 340/ea2. absorber damper - 43/ea3. absorber mounting - 90/ea4. fan belt - 245. p/steering belt - 226. control arm bush - 98/ea7. oil filter - 308. spark plug - 4.40/eaLabour :1. replace absorber - 802. replace control arm bush - 603. service - 65The absorber had to be replace since it was leaking badly. No wonder the ride was 'bouncy'. I'm ok if its 'bouncy' while the car is not moving :nyehehe: But, the new bushing still have not resolved the vibration problem. So next on the list is alignment and balancing of the wheels. I'm riding on a 225/45/17.Need help from you guys :1. Any good tyre shop nearest to Bkt Beruntung that you know?2. Any other things I should check?3. Comments on the parts & labour price?Cheers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alfaizal, post: 2422, member: 1710"] G'day guys.I know this is supposed to be on the 6' section, but since E24 and E28 share many mechanical components, and also to get more feedback, i'm sharing my experience here.My E24 vibrates at around 80kmh, so decided to send it for servicing, baring in mind that the problem might lie in the control arm bushing. Sent it to Ultimate Batu Caves, and following were the parts price :1. front shock absorber - 340/ea2. absorber damper - 43/ea3. absorber mounting - 90/ea4. fan belt - 245. p/steering belt - 226. control arm bush - 98/ea7. oil filter - 308. spark plug - 4.40/eaLabour :1. replace absorber - 802. replace control arm bush - 603. service - 65The absorber had to be replace since it was leaking badly. No wonder the ride was 'bouncy'. I'm ok if its 'bouncy' while the car is not moving :nyehehe: But, the new bushing still have not resolved the vibration problem. So next on the list is alignment and balancing of the wheels. I'm riding on a 225/45/17.Need help from you guys :1. Any good tyre shop nearest to Bkt Beruntung that you know?2. Any other things I should check?3. Comments on the parts & labour price?Cheers. [/QUOTE]
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