Hey up,
Trying to figure out if my RTABs are bad? I get a quick left to right arse wiggle when I kick the autobox down in sport mode, but under hard braking it seems fine.
It almost feels like the tyres have lost traction for a second then found grip and the rear end straightens up, the tyres are new and have loads of tread.
Upon visual inspection the bushes seem fine, I don't have any other problems with it. The car has 107k and as far as I know the RTABs are original.
What other tests can I do for check the RTABs?
1987 325i cab - RTABs or not?
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Grrrmachine
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RTAB? 
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Rear trailing arm bush.!
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You could've said!
There's not much to test without unbolting most of the subframe (including the diff) and giving it a good wiggle. Chances are though that after 20 years and 107k they'll be way past their best. The Wiki has a guide on replacing them.
There's not much to test without unbolting most of the subframe (including the diff) and giving it a good wiggle. Chances are though that after 20 years and 107k they'll be way past their best. The Wiki has a guide on replacing them.
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Yeah I've read it, looks like a right job.
Other forum members say they affect overall handling too, which i'm not experiencing. My car is pretty damn tight, I think It may be the crap tyres I have on the rear. I'm gonna change them and get a geometry check, tracking and wheel balance done.
I'll get back to you guys on this.
Other forum members say they affect overall handling too, which i'm not experiencing. My car is pretty damn tight, I think It may be the crap tyres I have on the rear. I'm gonna change them and get a geometry check, tracking and wheel balance done.
I'll get back to you guys on this.
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Check The RSF/ACB's aswell......
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