Does your G80/82Xdrive pull in a certain direction under load?

mikezmoney · 04-07-2022, 06:14 PM

I noticed in my G80 Xdrive that under heavy acceleration that it is wanting to go to the right.

I find myself holding the wheel significantly left to compensate. - doesn't feel normal.

I took it to the dealer to check it out and their response was "That's normal."

Is anyone else experiencing this? Is it normal? Any recommended solutions?

Mowe · 04-07-2022, 06:58 PM

Maybe go to a good alignment shop and have it checked ….

Limegrntaln · 04-07-2022, 07:10 PM

Yeah, its not normal. I can use launch mode, in mine, without even holding onto the steering wheel. Usually when something pulls to one side, like that, it has something to do with the drivetrain. Are you sure you're not driving with it in RWD?

BMWRacer523 · 04-07-2022, 07:48 PM

Not normal. Mine tracks straight. check alignment

mikezmoney · 04-07-2022, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Yeah, its not normal. I can use launch mode, in mine, without even holding onto the steering wheel. Usually when something pulls to one side, like that, it has something to do with the drivetrain. Are you sure you're not driving with it in RWD?

I've tried in 4WD/ 4WD SPORT & 2WD and same result across the board. Really frustrating and upsetting.

Just seemed like the dealer shop did NOT want to put any effort in because maybe it's considered warranty work and there's no money in it for them??

Idk but I'm no stranger to steering and suspension as I was a tech for over 8 yrs. Feels like a rack bushing or maybe a control arm bushing is shot. Just felt like they wanted to get me out of the shop.

mikezmoney · 04-07-2022, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mowe

Maybe go to a good alignment shop and have it checked ….

Thats most likely what I will end up doing. Was just hoping the dealer would catch this

FISH22 · 04-08-2022, 02:07 PM

I've seen quite a few G8x owners mentioning "off" alignments from new.

Even for me (M3C RWD), the car had some weird characteristics while under heavy throttle. Sure enough, my rear toe was way off.

mikezmoney · 04-08-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

I've seen quite a few G8x owners mentioning "off" alignments from new.

Even for me (M3C RWD), the car had some weird characteristics while under heavy throttle. Sure enough, my rear toe was way off.

REAR TOE! Okay now were getting somewhere. I'm having a different dealer take a look next week and will have to mention that to them. THANKS!

Froz3n_M · 06-15-2022, 02:00 PM

Keep me posted. Mine seems to be fine under 4WD and 4WD sport, but when I go into 2WD, it pulls left, so something must be off?

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