F80 pulling to the right

[Mandi90TT]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I can't believe the dealer charged you.

That's an issue that should be covered under warranty.

This.

You need to complain to BMWNA (as some others have said) and perhaps have a talk with the GM of the dealership. If all else fails, take your business to another dealership.

[dhoggm3]

Oh I think I'll get satisfaction from the dealership. They're one of the BMW NA Gold Award dealers, and I'm sure they'd like to keep that status. We'll see.

[SOM3]

Originally Posted by solstice

1100 miles during my euro delivery. No pulling to the right. Car tracks like an arrow unless you are in the horrible comfort mode where the the car has no on-center feel and sways in all directions on autobahn...

What? You might want to get that checked out.

[Definitive]

My car also has a slight pull to the right as well. I feel like this is pretty normal for cars these days. Maybe taking into account how lots of us drive with our left hand on the wheel pulling a little on the wheel, ending up in a straight line???

[Wei718]

Originally Posted by Definitive

My car also has a slight pull to the right as well. I feel like this is pretty normal for cars these days. Maybe taking into account how lots of us drive with our left hand on the wheel pulling a little on the wheel, ending up in a straight line???

Wow, I really thought I was the only one that is having this issue. Didn't know it's actually pretty wide spread. Either way, I'm having my dealer to take a look at mines. They won't charge me as long as I'm under 2000 miles.

[Needsdecaf]

This is a problem I am keeping an eye on.

It was a known problem with the F10's when they first came out. My car suffered through it. It took a lot of hassle on my part to get it fixed, and involved a software fix, rotating the springs in the mounts, and finally replacement of the upper steering column. Not to mention about 5 alignments.

In the end, the car still wandered on the highway, but at least it didn't pull.

Let's hope this is not a chronic issue.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by SOM3

What? You might want to get that checked out.

I couldn't care any less as long as the default mode ( Sport ) is perfectly weighted and stable with perfect tracking with no micro adjustments needed. I will never, ever go to comfort again so it matters less than zero.

[Spencer25]

I also have this problem

[MWS55]

Originally Posted by Spencer25

I also have this problem

Is yours sitting on 18's as well?

[Pharmacist_]

Concerning and sub'd.

[brian1225]

Mine has this problem too! Let me know what your dealer figures out.

[binky]

Having the same issue at 1400 miles. What to do?

[Wei718]

This isn't going to be good! Hopefully BMW issues a TSB to address this issue and I doubt it has anything to do with 18's or 19's.

[Milban]

I've been running auto repair shops for too many years. When a car pulls left or right, and the alignment specs are good, and the tires pressures match, it's usually a "radial tire pull". The way to troubleshoot it, is to switch the front tires left to right, and see if it has an effect. If the tires have a directional rotation, switch them front to rear (if they're all the same size). The results usually bring a smile.

[dhoggm3]

OK Milban I'll flip them L/R. The rears are a lot bigger, so I hope that does it. Thanks.

[Milban]

Originally Posted by dhoggm3

OK Milban I'll flip them L/R. The rears are a lot bigger, so I hope that does it. Thanks.

Just remembered.. Twice, I've seen back ones bad enought to make the steering pull. If the fronts don't do it, try the rears.

On a complete segway, make sure the brake aren't dragging on the right side.

Good Luck! "Have fun storming the castle!",

[Mandi90TT]

Are the PSSs directional? If so, you probably shouldn't flip left and right, either.

[onatuesday]

What's the best way to bring to BMWs attention (above the dealership level)? Seems to be affecting enough ppl (and also an issue that was addressed in other models) that BMW should start working on a solution but I don't think we should take it for granted that they know about it

[Needsdecaf]

Guys, when you say "pull to the right", if you remove your hands from the wheel, how long until the car changes lanes.

On my 535, it was between 2-3 seconds before I was more than 50% in the lane next to me. I think that closing in on 10 is to be expected with wide front tires and some camber in the road.

Just curious. In my old car it was not a "hey look I'm sort of wandering over to the other lane I think I might want to grab some opposite lock to keep me going forward" it was "holy fuck I just changed lanes without turning the wheel!"

[Wei718]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Guys, when you say "pull to the right", if you remove your hands from the wheel, how long until the car changes lanes.

On my 535, it was between 2-3 seconds before I was more than 50% in the lane next to me. I think that closing in on 10 is to be expected with wide front tires and some camber in the road.

Just curious. In my old car it was not a "hey look I'm sort of wandering over to the other lane I think I might want to grab some opposite lock to keep me going forward" it was "holy fuck I just changed lanes without turning the wheel!"

2-3 seconds my car will be in the ditch once let go of the steering wheel

[brian1225]

Originally Posted by Wei718

2-3 seconds my car will be in the ditch once let go of the steering wheel

Geez the pull on my vehicle is not that bad.

[Maddict3]

mine does this as well!!