Severe pulsation while turning @ 45mph or higher

[MattB]

For the last few days I have been experiencing a severe pulsation... almost like a 'hop' in the car while turning right at cruising speeds.

SYMPTOMS:
*It will happen only while turning right, not straight or left.
*It occurs regardless of whether I'm accelerating, coasting, cruising, or braking.
*It doesn't seem to be affected by any of these conditions; i.e. it won't get better or worse if I give it throttle or brakes.
*It only occurs at 45mph or greater, and increases in severity with vehicle speed.
*No pulsation is felt on the pedals or the steering wheel, however, the car 'hops' so to speak.


I'm all ears, and out of ideas. What does bimmerforums think?

[328 Power 04]

What maintenance have you done to the car?

Suspension:
-Control arm joints (front)
-Lower control arm bushing (front)
-Tie rods
-Rear trailing arm bushings
-Shocks and/or mounts

Bad tires with bubbles, unbalanced wheel, loose wheel, bearings.

So many things, you should start checking under there.

[darkhorrus]

Does the wheel "pop" when you corner? if so it's most likely your control arm bushings- you can check by getting down next to the wheel- try to move it back and forth- if is moves you need that bushing, also while your down there check to see if your wheel bearings have play by wiggling them in and out- if they dont move their good too

Dont force anything and both these are a lot easier to do on a lift(my local monroe will put mine on a lift for free) =]

Hope that helps

[Bristol95318ic]

Likely control arm bushings. I had to replace it in my 95 318 vert.