M3 E92

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 11:43 AM

i have had my M3 E92 saloon for 5 months and love it

but yesterday when i had the traction control in MDM mode i ended up sliding it around a bend a bit too far and hit the kerb with both front and rear wheels at about 60mph

i have had the tracking and wheels aligned by a tyre garage who said the alloys are slightly buckled but the DCS warning light is on and DCS is permanently off.
Has any one got any advice or previous experience of this?
i am looking for any ideas on how expensive this could be and if i need to take it to a main dealer?

thanks

Alex07M3 · 03-31-2012, 11:58 AM

Hitting a curb sideways at 60mph , I think it's a case for your insurance !

tomwac · 03-31-2012, 12:40 PM

sounds pretty serious to me...take it to the dealer for a full check-up...
E92 saloon?

JellyBird10 · 03-31-2012, 12:43 PM

ouchhh....

sameh · 03-31-2012, 12:58 PM

I think you're dealing with this with a little too much laid back approach. It's serious.

MRSSIIM3 · 03-31-2012, 01:25 PM

happened to me in 328 and 335. dont drive on it or youll cause more damage. needs to be realigned if nothing broke but chances are the lower control arm is broken

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

That sucks. Any photos of the damage? You need to take this to a certified BMW shop... a random tire shop won't help you much. You could have serious damage to your steering, and suspension... hitting a curb going 60 mph is no joke.

thanks. no pics but it doesnt really look bad anyway. i will take it to BMW to get it checked out

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

Hitting a curb sideways at 60mph , I think it's a case for your insurance !

thanks, i was thinking the same but just hoping it would not be too bad....

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I think you're dealing with this with a little too much laid back approach. It's serious.

thanks, but it still drive fine

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MRSSIIM3

happened to me in 328 and 335. dont drive on it or youll cause more damage. needs to be realigned if nothing broke but chances are the lower control arm is broken

thanks. glad i'm not the only one... i will get it properly checked out

m3an · 03-31-2012, 02:11 PM

if you hit a curb at 60mph, then there is def some serious suspension damages.. Also seems fitting with your screename.

DARK_M3 · 03-31-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sideways ant

thanks, but it still drive fine

Someone with HIV still looks fine.

For awhile

goblueM3 · 03-31-2012, 02:14 PM

anyone else find it ironic that his name is "SIDEWAYS ant"?!?!

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:15 PM

thanks, seems to drive fine. yes its an M3 saloon, its a great car and practical.
is yours a coupe?

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Someone with HIV still looks fine.

For awhile

but do they drive fine????

goblueM3 · 03-31-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwac

sounds pretty serious to me...take it to the dealer for a full check-up...
E92 saloon?

saloon = sedan

robb7979 · 03-31-2012, 02:18 PM

I'm guessing subframe damage. And what does buckling of the alloys mean?

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by talontid

if you hit a curb at 60mph, then there is def some serious suspension damages.. Also seems fitting with your screename.

thanks, i do like driving it with the traction off... its an amazing car, i had an RS4 before, this is a much better drivers car

SDPRT · 03-31-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Someone with HIV still looks fine.

For awhile

Funniest shit I've ever heard.

robb7979 · 03-31-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Someone with HIV still looks fine.

For awhile

bhahahaha. Wait.

sideways ant · 03-31-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by goblueM3

saloon = sedan

thanks i will, yes its a saloon. love it!

bobbyd1961 · 03-31-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sideways ant

i have had my M3 E92 saloon for 5 months and love it

but yesterday when i had the traction control in MDM mode i ended up sliding it around a bend a bit too far and hit the kerb with both front and rear wheels at about 60mph

i have had the tracking and wheels aligned by a tyre garage who said the alloys are slightly buckled but the DCS warning light is on and DCS is permanently off.
Has any one got any advice or previous experience of this?
i am looking for any ideas on how expensive this could be and if i need to take it to a main dealer?

thanks

i thought an e 92 was a coupe and an e90 was a saloon?

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sideways ant New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: m3 e92 saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	M3 E92 i have had my M3 E92 saloon for 5 months and love it but yesterday when i had the traction control in MDM mode i ended up sliding it around a bend a bit too far and hit the kerb with both front and rear wheels at about 60mph i have had the tracking and wheels aligned by a tyre garage who said the alloys are slightly buckled but the DCS warning light is on and DCS is permanently off. Has any one got any advice or previous experience of this? i am looking for any ideas on how expensive this could be and if i need to take it to a main dealer? thanks
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Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	Hitting a curb sideways at 60mph , I think it's a case for your insurance !
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sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I think you're dealing with this with a little too much laid back approach. It's serious. __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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MRSSIIM3 General 148 Rep 1,348 Posts Drives: M4 SO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	happened to me in 328 and 335. dont drive on it or youll cause more damage. needs to be realigned if nothing broke but chances are the lower control arm is broken
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m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	if you hit a curb at 60mph, then there is def some serious suspension damages.. Also seems fitting with your screename.
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sideways ant New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: m3 e92 saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	thanks, seems to drive fine. yes its an M3 saloon, its a great car and practical. is yours a coupe?
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