Handling???
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Wookie
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I have a 318i with 195/50 15s on, and when at about 100km/h, feels rather "unstable", as if the rear of the car wants to slide out. Any suggestions, as the car almost feels to light? Thanks.
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Gwynleym10
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Firstly have your wheels balanced,
Then look at your rear cross member bushes.
Then look at your rear cross member bushes.
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Ziggy
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Tracking too 
E30 in need of wiring loom smoke since April '11...
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Wookie
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Wheels have been balanced and aligned, so possibly worn bushes?
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Ziggy
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Like Gwynley said - your rear subframe bushes are probably shot. Not a nice job to do I'm afraid - the one time my car's been to the garage other than at MOT time!
Worth having a look at your front TCA bushes too...
Worth having a look at your front TCA bushes too...
E30 in need of wiring loom smoke since April '11...
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Wookie
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I know the front ones are pretty tired, been told by a mechanic...but I think I need to send her in and have the bushes sorted out...