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Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:41 am**

I was just wondering is it possible for the wrong size lowering springs to cause vibration through the steering wheel?

It seems ever since i lowered my car (318i) the steering vibrates at around 40-60mph?

Also have what can only be described as "klonking" noises

Its most defientley been lowered properly, but i'v recentley learned there are different size lowering springs??

If i would have used 325 springs would this have an effect in anyway?

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:42 pm**

You checked the discs, tie rod ends etc?

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:50 pm**

I cant see how springs can cause vibration. The clunking noise could be the hitting of the bump stops. How how have you gone?

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:53 pm**

Top mounts checked while you were there?

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:35 pm**

Balljoints.

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:51 pm**

Are you sure your wheels are properly balanced?

Posted: **Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:56 pm**

check anti roll bar drop links, if these are perished it can be exagerated when the car is lowered. mine did exactly the same after i dropped it 40mm

Posted: **Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:28 am**

Are you sure the wheels are seated correctly ?

Posted: **Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:46 am**

my 325 was as quiet until i put in my new h and rs. then thw top mounts started complainig. dont know if it was the disturbiing of them or the difffernt tension of the springs or height changes but once i added new top mpunts all was well,
would also check the drop links as was already mentioned...

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Vibration through the steering wheel.

Vibration through the steering wheel.