The Wobble

Nati Beastcat · 09-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Hey,

I drive the M on sunny days which we haven't had much of lately in Cincinnati. Two weeks ago I park the car in the garage perfectly normal. This morning I start it up and begin driving and notice a wobble from 10 mph up?

I actually got out thinking I had a flat tire but everything looked ok. It almost seems like its out of balance? Any ideas?

abehwang · 09-27-2011, 08:21 AM

maybe you have a zumba dancer in your hood ?

1sikbmr · 09-27-2011, 08:32 AM

flat spots in the tires?

CrazyIvan · 09-27-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

Hey,

I drive the M on sunny days which we haven't had much of lately in Cincinnati. Two weeks ago I park the car in the garage perfectly normal. This morning I start it up and begin driving and notice a wobble from 10 mph up?

I actually got out thinking I had a flat tire but everything looked ok. It almost seems like its out of balance? Any ideas?

That's your answer. If you leave a car sitting for so long, tires will deform a little. Not the end of the world, just drive it around - it will go away.

Nati Beastcat · 09-27-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

That's your answer. If you leave a car sitting for so long, tires will deform a little. Not the end of the world, just drive it around - it will go away.

Thanks! Guy at work said the same thing.

GT3 Tim · 09-27-2011, 09:01 AM

I recently got Yoko Advans and they flat spot like a mo fo. I agree with the rest. If it goes away after driving around a bit, that's what it is.

nick3753 · 09-27-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

I recently got Yoko Advans and they flat spot like a mo fo. I agree with the rest. If it goes away after driving around a bit, that's what it is.

Check lug bolts too.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 09-27-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

flat spots in the tires?

This +1

Templar · 09-27-2011, 09:28 AM

It seems with these cars, letting it sit for too long is just not a good thing. If anything, take it out once a week or so and let the oil get to operating temps, then park it again.

Dreamz · 09-27-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Templar

It seems with these cars, letting it sit for too long is just not a good thing. If anything, take it out once a week or so and let the oil get to operating temps, then park it again.

+1

You should also check your tire pressure with the tires cold.

immiketoo · 09-27-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

flat spots in the tires?

This X 4 actually...

Nati Beastcat · 09-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Drove it at lunch today and it seems fine!
thanks again guys.. really calmed my nervs

persian54 · 09-27-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

That's your answer. If you leave a car sitting for so long, tires will deform a little. Not the end of the world, just drive it around - it will go away.

wtf 2 weeks is considered a long time?

Nati Beastcat · 09-27-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

wtf 2 weeks is considered a long time?

I know

that's what had me worried this morning. I'm parking it for the winter. By the time spring comes probably be like driving on cubes

1sikbmr · 09-27-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

I know

that's what had me worried this morning. I'm parking it for the winter. By the time spring comes probably be like driving on cubes

CrazyIvan · 09-27-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

I know

that's what had me worried this morning. I'm parking it for the winter. By the time spring comes probably be like driving on cubes

Put it up on jackstands. And just run the engine once in a while

osteome · 09-28-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

Put it up on jackstands. And just run the engine once in a while

I just "overinflate the tires" and have not had any issues after 2 stored winters.

I would NOT just run the engine once in a while. If you can't actually drive it, then do not bother starting it. Again no problems on this end with filling the tank with fuel stabilizer added.

Add a battery maintainer and you are good to go.

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