My poor bmw 2016 340i

Rgbxstaxx · 11-05-2019, 01:22 PM

So I ran over a log today on the highway, sigh. Made the biggest bang ever. Luckily didn't do any damage to the body (not to sure about the undercarriage). I have tire coverage and will be getting them replaced because I checked em and it seems to look perfectly fine to me. The only thing is that it seems to ride differently especially when I let off the gas.(vibrates allot especially the wheel)

Any comments on places on the car or what I should check to make sure everything's in place (most of the impact was on the passenger side)😢

Kaisah · 11-05-2019, 02:39 PM

I'd get the alloys and tracking / alignment checked. You could have buckled a wheel or knocked the alignment out.

Gen13 F36 · 11-05-2019, 03:22 PM

Also get that undercarriage check just in case you crack something and the vehicle become unsafe.

scottmoyer · 11-05-2019, 03:54 PM

If not the wheel alignment, the wheel balance could be off. That actually sounds more plausible than wheel damage if you can't see anything visually.

Fliplegend · 11-05-2019, 03:55 PM

Inspect your control arms especially the lower ones.

Rgbxstaxx · 11-05-2019, 03:59 PM

Got sum pics for you Guys[IMG][/IMG]

bimmer456 · 11-05-2019, 04:04 PM

Those look like 18s. Was wondering if I should downgrade for better road hazard protection but without sacrificing handling or grip.

jmg · 11-05-2019, 04:31 PM

What the hell happened to your discs?!

Rgbxstaxx · 11-05-2019, 04:52 PM

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What the hell happened to your discs?!

Have no clue bro, rain

2000Z3M · 11-05-2019, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rgbxstaxx

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Originally Posted by jmg

What the hell happened to your discs?!

Have no clue bro, rain

they rust fast

awilki0101 · 11-05-2019, 05:24 PM

Visually looks fine but a lot cold be wrong. Best thing would be jack up front and pull and push things. See if anything loose. Check if wheel rocks around. Hopefully nothing bent and just needs alignment

2000Z3M · 11-05-2019, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Those look like 18s. Was wondering if I should downgrade for better road hazard protection but without sacrificing handling or grip.

only a hand full of 17s fit the m sport brakes

bimmer456 · 11-05-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000Z3M

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Those look like 18s. Was wondering if I should downgrade for better road hazard protection but without sacrificing handling or grip.

only a hand full of 17s fit the m sport brakes

Yeah I thought the 340 came standard with 18s so wasn't sure the brakes would clear for anything smaller. I have sport line though. EDIT: I checked just now and the standard calipers are pretty close to the wheel even with 19's, so I doubt anything smaller than an 18 would fit.

larrylam646 · 11-05-2019, 05:36 PM

From the pics, it looks like the spindle/knuckle has been pushed up on the strut body.

Have your mechanic check for suspension damage. Other members have reported bent strut and damaged spindle/knuckle after hitting a curb/deep pothole.

Good luck.

Larry

2000Z3M · 11-05-2019, 10:52 PM

this looks questionable too
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2000Z3M · 11-05-2019, 10:53 PM

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this looks questionable too
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try this again

BMWILUVU · 11-06-2019, 07:10 AM

See any oil stains below the thrust arm knuckle? Also, spin the front wheels and see if they're still true.

Fliplegend · 11-06-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by larrylam646

From the pics, it looks like the spindle/knuckle has been pushed up on the strut body.

Have your mechanic check for suspension damage. Other members have reported bent strut and damaged spindle/knuckle after hitting a curb/deep pothole.

Good luck.

Larry

+1.

Due to the knuckle being higher up on the strut, it also looks like the tire may be scraping the rubber spring perch.

EDWYER · 11-06-2019, 07:47 AM

Get thrust arms checked too.

BMWILUVU · 11-06-2019, 07:52 AM

It does look like the hub carrier has moved up recently because of the streaks and clean exposed end of the strut. Compare this to the left side and see if there is a difference. If the impact moved the carrier, I would also have the hats checked too.

Rgbxstaxx · 11-06-2019, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWILUVU

See any oil stains below the thrust arm knuckle? Also, spin the front wheels and see if they're still true.

They still are just a little vibration when driving

Rgbxstaxx · 11-06-2019, 08:00 AM

So I got some pics of the good side vs the bad side I'll send them now

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Rgbxstaxx New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Bmw 340i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Fl iTrader: (0)	My bmw 360i been thru it today ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜“ So I ran over a log today on the highway, sigh. Made the biggest bang ever. Luckily didn't do any damage to the body (not to sure about the undercarriage). I have tire coverage and will be getting them replaced because I checked em and it seems to look perfectly fine to me. The only thing is that it seems to ride differently especially when I let off the gas.(vibrates allot especially the wheel) Any comments on places on the car or what I should check to make sure everything's in place (most of the impact was on the passenger side)😢
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11-05-2019, 02:39 PM	#2
Kaisah Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 340i F30 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 340i [0.00]	I'd get the alloys and tracking / alignment checked. You could have buckled a wheel or knocked the alignment out.
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Gen13 F36 Brigadier General 1599 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Also get that undercarriage check just in case you crack something and the vehicle become unsafe.
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scottmoyer In the garage 62 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2016 435i ZHP Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	If not the wheel alignment, the wheel balance could be off. That actually sounds more plausible than wheel damage if you can't see anything visually. __________________ 2016 435i ZHP
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Fliplegend Captain 1471 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2015 435ix F33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Inspect your control arms especially the lower ones. __________________ 15' 435i F33 Metallic Grey/Dakota Black/Contrast Blue \| AWD \| M Sport 15' 328i F30 Mineral White/Dakota Saddle Brown \| AWD \| Luxury Line
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11-05-2019, 04:04 PM	#7
bimmer456 Major General 2963 Rep 5,997 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Those look like 18s. Was wondering if I should downgrade for better road hazard protection but without sacrificing handling or grip.
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11-05-2019, 05:24 PM	#11
awilki0101 First Lieutenant 519 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Woodlands Tx iTrader: (1)	Visually looks fine but a lot cold be wrong. Best thing would be jack up front and pull and push things. See if anything loose. Check if wheel rocks around. Hopefully nothing bent and just needs alignment
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larrylam646 Lieutenant 371 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	From the pics, it looks like the spindle/knuckle has been pushed up on the strut body. Have your mechanic check for suspension damage. Other members have reported bent strut and damaged spindle/knuckle after hitting a curb/deep pothole. Good luck. Larry __________________ 2020 Black Sapphire M340iX 2014 Estoril Blue 435iX - sold
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2000Z3M Captain 639 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 2016 435i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	this looks questionable too [IMG]undefined[/IMG]
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11-06-2019, 07:10 AM	#17
BMWILUVU Lieutenant Colonel 809 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 340ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Boibs iTrader: (0)	See any oil stains below the thrust arm knuckle? Also, spin the front wheels and see if they're still true.
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11-06-2019, 07:52 AM	#20
BMWILUVU Lieutenant Colonel 809 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 340ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Boibs iTrader: (0)	It does look like the hub carrier has moved up recently because of the streaks and clean exposed end of the strut. Compare this to the left side and see if there is a difference. If the impact moved the carrier, I would also have the hats checked too.
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11-06-2019, 08:00 AM	#22
Rgbxstaxx New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Bmw 340i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Fl iTrader: (0)	So I got some pics of the good side vs the bad side I'll send them now
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