alpaco45 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Essentially, I am 19 years old and I have acquired a 230i. I was driving with excessive confidence, intentionally disabling the traction control system and pushing the limits on wet road conditions. I have gained knowledge from my experience and will refrain from repeating such action in the future. I have incurred damage to all the suspension arms, which I have subsequently replaced, and the alloy has been deformed, but I have had it fixed. Currently, I am experiencing a significant vibration while driving at speeds over 60 mph and with a minor right turn of the steering wheel. Could someone assist me with recognising this, please? Is it possible that the wheel requires replacement, maybe due to issues with the wheel hub or the brake disc? Alternatively, might it perhaps be a more severe issue such as a malfunctioning steering rack or subframe? Assistance is requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Although I am not a technician,... Travelling at a speed of 60 miles per hour and experiencing vibration indicates that the wheels may need balance. Was the alloy not balanced after it was repaired? I recommend bringing it to a mechanic and requesting them to do a minimal level of testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaco45 Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Thank you, friend. I am a mechanic and I performed the balancing procedure on my own. Successfully aligned the balancer to 0 0, however, the vibration is only experienced during right turns. The wheel is somewhat deformed, and I hope that the issue is limited to the wheel itself. However, I would want to verify this before investing a significant amount of money in purchasing a new alloy wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 You are likely correct, my friend. The wheel will be replaced since it is still bent. You are lucky that you were able to resolve the majority of the problems alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy47785 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Could you temporarily transfer the wheel to the back of the vehicle just for the purpose of conducting a test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaco45 Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 I am capable of doing so, but it will result in bigger rear tyres. Consequently, I am uncertain about the potential impact on the car's handling and other related factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordSmith Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Insurers have a strong aversion towards young and inexperienced drivers because of their overconfidence. Fortunately, he managed to survive and perhaps, he has gained valuable insights from the experience. Enrol in a handling course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaco45 Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 I acknowledge that my actions were foolish. Although I had received instruction on drifting, it is evident that I did not get sufficient training. Furthermore, the absence of a limited slip differential (LSD) in the vehicle exacerbated the situation. I ensured that the roadways were free from obstacles and did not pose a risk to others. Moreover, the collision was not at a high velocity and did not result in any physical damage to the vehicles involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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