Front Control Arm Diagnosis Hell

M302_imola · 07-01-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

holy shit dude. fuck that shop.

Absolutely!

menelaos · 07-01-2021, 02:26 PM

Someone has laid the evil eye on you brother....wth!

M302_imola · 07-02-2021, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Someone has laid the evil eye on you brother....wth!

You ain't kidding. To top it off now my wife is like "you need to get rid of that piece of shit". I tried explaining this was something that should have already been repaired correctly, and not a new fault, but in one ear out the other. I really hope she (the X5) doesn't give me anymore issues after this for a long while.

menelaos · 07-02-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

You ain't kidding. To top it off now my wife is like "you need to get rid of that piece of shit". I tried explaining this was something that should have already been repaired correctly, and not a new fault, but in one ear out the other. I really hope she (the X5) doesn't give me anymore issues after this for a long while.

Same here, cause you gonna have marital problems otherwise.....

Once you're in this "journey", you can't get out man, trust me!

M302_imola · 07-02-2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

Same here, cause you gonna have marital problems otherwise.....

Once you're in this "journey", you can't get out man, trust me!

Lol true! I learned that w/ my old E46 M3.

virtualbong · 07-08-2021, 06:25 PM

It sounds like the replacement of Part #13 is the way to go since the videos sound just like what I am experiencing. Two questions though.

1. Did you guys also experience a hesitation when you accelerate? A stutter feeling?
2. How easy would it be to do this on my own to save on labor?

tlow98 · 07-09-2021, 12:21 AM

Jack and stands. Breaker bar. Correct size sockets. These suspension arms are pretty simple. Lots of DIYs. Take a look and gage your proficiency.

RED_Y_ · 07-11-2021, 10:45 AM

Well, I think I just joined the club, got a clunk/squeak on the driver side on the very low speeds (below 15 mph) even on the even surface with no bumps. My F15 is at 73K miles so not bad at all. Ordered a pair of control arms from FCP Euro and going to my indy shop on Tuesday.

virtualbong · 07-11-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Well, I think I just joined the club, got a clunk/squeak on the driver side on the very low speeds (below 15 mph) even on the even surface with no bumps. My F15 is at 73K miles so not bad at all. Ordered a pair of control arms from FCP Euro and going to my indy shop on Tuesday.

Is this the one?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864821
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864822

Do you guys know if we have to do an alignment right after as well?

dave617 · 07-11-2021, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Well, I think I just joined the club, got a clunk/squeak on the driver side on the very low speeds (below 15 mph) even on the even surface with no bumps. My F15 is at 73K miles so not bad at all. Ordered a pair of control arms from FCP Euro and going to my indy shop on Tuesday.

I'm joining the club as wells Just replaced both control arms on mine 2 days ago from FCP Euro. Clunk still exists. Just ordered the wishbones and will try to replace those next. Also replaced the links with no luck.

RED_Y_ · 07-11-2021, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

Is this the one?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864821
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864822

Do you guys know if we have to do an alignment right after as well?

Yep, these. And yes you do need alignment.

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Originally Posted by dave617

I'm joining the club as wells Just replaced both control arms on mine 2 days ago from FCP Euro. Clunk still exists. Just ordered the wishbones and will try to replace those next. Also replaced the links with no luck.

Did you do upper control arms or lower once (#13)?

tlow98 · 07-11-2021, 08:35 PM

Clunks can also be worn strut mount bearings. After 100k they’re questionable and if youre in there consider worth the time/money to replace them

dave617 · 07-12-2021, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

Is this the one?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864821
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31126864822

Do you guys know if we have to do an alignment right after as well?

Yep, these. And yes you do need alignment.

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Originally Posted by dave617

I'm joining the club as wells Just replaced both control arms on mine 2 days ago from FCP Euro. Clunk still exists. Just ordered the wishbones and will try to replace those next. Also replaced the links with no luck.

Did you do upper control arms or lower once (#13)?

I did the lowers (#13). Same ones that are in the FCP Euro link above. Any ideas?

RED_Y_ · 07-12-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dave617

I did the lowers (#13). Same ones that are in the FCP Euro link above. Any ideas?

May be a tension strut (#8)? Ask you shop to lift the car and check closely all the bushings.

virtualbong · 07-12-2021, 12:50 PM

I'm glad I saw the latest thread before making any purchases. I guess I will just let my indy shop check the suspension and see what they come up with. I'll update this thread once they have performed their troubleshooting and provided a diagnosis.

RED_Y_ · 07-12-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by virtualbong

I'm glad I saw the latest thread before making any purchases. I guess I will just let my indy shop check the suspension and see what they come up with. I'll update this thread once they have performed their troubleshooting and provided a diagnosis.

I just ordered lower arms since they are the most expensive once to get and FCP Euro had very good return policy, so once parts arrive I am taking my car to the indy to check the suspension and confirm lower control arms, if I don't need them just going to ship them back.

menelaos · 07-12-2021, 01:39 PM

[QUOTE=RED_Y_;27792510]Yep, these. And yes you do need alignment.

My guy told me alignment would not be need for the lower ones.
Am due to replace them on the 26th due to slight boot leak.

RED_Y_ · 07-12-2021, 02:08 PM

[QUOTE=menelaos;27795127]

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Yep, these. And yes you do need alignment.

My guy told me alignment would not be need for the lower ones.
Am due to replace them on the 26th due to slight boot leak.

According to https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums///...8&postcount=37 this post it is needed.

menelaos · 07-12-2021, 03:53 PM

[QUOTE=RED_Y_;27795244]

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Originally Posted by menelaos

According to https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums///...8&postcount=37 this post it is needed.

Saw that, odd indeed....will ask my guy again.

dave617 · 07-12-2021, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

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Originally Posted by dave617

I did the lowers (#13). Same ones that are in the FCP Euro link above. Any ideas?

May be a tension strut (#8)? Ask you shop to lift the car and check closely all the bushings.

Does this look correct for #8? Only option I can find on FCP Euro is w/active steering. How can I confirm whether I have active steering or not? Appreciate the help.

RED_Y_ · 07-12-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dave617

Does this look correct for #8? Only option I can find on FCP Euro is w/active steering. How can I confirm whether I have active steering or not? Appreciate the help.

Run VIN decoder and see if you have it, I would suggest taking the car to the shop for diagnostic first, ordering parts second.

virtualbong · 07-12-2021, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Run VIN decoder and see if you have it, I would suggest taking the car to the shop for diagnostic first, ordering parts second.

Agreed, at this point, I'd rather not self diagnose when I am not a professional mechanic. I will have to just lean on them to do their thing and hope they find the culprit.

In the meantime, I am already imagining my wallet being drained...

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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	It sounds like the replacement of Part #13 is the way to go since the videos sound just like what I am experiencing. Two questions though. 1. Did you guys also experience a hesitation when you accelerate? A stutter feeling? 2. How easy would it be to do this on my own to save on labor? __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Jack and stands. Breaker bar. Correct size sockets. These suspension arms are pretty simple. Lots of DIYs. Take a look and gage your proficiency.
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RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Well, I think I just joined the club, got a clunk/squeak on the driver side on the very low speeds (below 15 mph) even on the even surface with no bumps. My F15 is at 73K miles so not bad at all. Ordered a pair of control arms from FCP Euro and going to my indy shop on Tuesday.
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Clunks can also be worn strut mount bearings. After 100k they’re questionable and if youre in there consider worth the time/money to replace them
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Front Control Arm Diagnosis Hell

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virtualbong Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,760 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	I'm glad I saw the latest thread before making any purchases. I guess I will just let my indy shop check the suspension and see what they come up with. I'll update this thread once they have performed their troubleshooting and provided a diagnosis. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 35i M-Sport (White/Brown) - 4/16/18 (Current) 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport (Jet Black/Cinnamon Brown) - 4/30/14 \| 2007 BMW 328xi e92 (Jet Black/Coral Red) - PAST \| 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (Ivory White/Stone) - PAST \| 2005 Acura TSX (Obsidian Black/Black) - PAST \| 1998 Acura Integra (Black/Black) - PAST
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07-12-2021, 01:39 PM	#83
menelaos Lieutenant Colonel 1226 Rep 1,915 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheboygan, MI iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=RED_Y_;27792510]Yep, these. And yes you do need alignment. My guy told me alignment would not be need for the lower ones. Am due to replace them on the 26th due to slight boot leak.
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