Shuddering........`

love154 · Post by **love154** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 3:57 pm

my cousin has Just bought a 55 X5 3.0Diesel, having a few problems with the car shuddering while going between 65 - 75 mph.
I've had the tracking, balancing and wheel alignment all done but it still shudders, also happens with the cruise control on and off.

thanks

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:56 pm

What condition are the tyres and rims in? Any dents, nicks, unusual wear on the tyre treads?

What happens if you gently hold the steering at this speed - in a safe area of course - does the wheel wobble gently?

love154 · Post by **love154** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:38 am

There is a bit of a nick out of a rear alloy but all tyres are pretty new.
If I hold the wheel gently it shakes quite hard, tends to be worse going up or down hill.

Thanks

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:48 pm

Sounds like the balance is still off to me, unless you have a bent wheel rim.

andym3 · Post by **andym3** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:02 am

Your discs could be warped but it may also be worth checking your wheel bearings!
Another thing to check could be your track rod ends.

x555 · Post by **x555** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:22 pm

If the shudder is under braking then i would say discs.I have recentley noticed a shudder under braking at higher speeds and after an investigation on the weekend i need new pads and disks

.......... oh well more money more parts the car is starting to show it's mileage at the moment and has cost a small fortune lately.The price we pay to maintain our precious x's i suppose

bullethead · Post by **bullethead** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:59 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""]Sounds like the balance is still off to me, unless you have a bent wheel rim.[/quote]
I agree sounds the same as mine and mine is a wobbly wheel..same speed aswell. Have you tried swapping a wheel at a time to see.

x555 · Post by **x555** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:35 pm

[quote=""bullethead""][quote=""X5Sport""]Sounds like the balance is still off to me, unless you have a bent wheel rim.[/quote]
I agree sounds the same as mine and mine is a wobbly wheel..same speed aswell. Have you tried swapping a wheel at a time to see.[/quote]

That will be them pram wheels again then

bullethead · Post by **bullethead** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:52 pm

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:11 pm

Yeap, mine are staggered and directional...

Can't swap em round.

Feel free to punch me bullethead at the Meet.

bullethead · Post by **bullethead** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:19 pm

[quote=""Sanj""]Yeap, mine are staggered and directional...

Can't swap em round.

Feel free to punch me bullethead at the Meet.[/quote]

I'm gonna print this and bring it with me........
Stick your staggered up your arses. I've got 20's and snow socks that fit all 4

And a proper engine, none of these trucks and tractor shite

bullethead · Post by **bullethead** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:21 pm

Oh and what about the spare....Don't need to cane it for long, just enough to see if it still shakes your fillings out.

g60renshaw · Post by **g60renshaw** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:50 pm

I had shuddering around 60 and much more pronounced under braking. Was the thrust arm bushes. Car has only done 70K and its a well documented and common problem on the E53.

Jay

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