E55Cent

I have noticed when I'm driving at freeway speeds and I hit bumps or dips in the road my car sways or skips side to side but not up and down. The Koni's and H&R springs are only a little over a year old. I do have the rear Koni's set on medium and the fronts and soft, not sure if this is causing the problem. It has been a problem for a while even after getting new tires. I'm wondering if it might be an alighnment problem because I have never done it since I lowered the car. The car drives straight but it just tends to sway left and right in a smooth way but not in a normal way.
Please help

MB Fanatic

ALignment issues, suspension problems, tire wear, or overall bad suspenstion setup could lead to the problem you are having. Even a poor tire will do this.

DarkStar

I don't know if the 210 has a "normal" swaybar set, but faults with the swaybar could cause these kinds of symptoms.

BMWEATR

probrably shock set up, + HEAVY CAR + maybe worn bushings,rubber mounts etc.

AMGE

When I used to autocross a lowered and tight 240Z with fat meats, and when I used to run shifter carts I often felt what you describe. The problem is likely due to not enough suspension. By that I mean everything is too tight, in racing terms they would say take a few turns out of it, so the suspension can better do its job. In your case I not sure what your options are to get more suspension into your car.

BTW where did you get your roof wing?

Gojaroo

Does it skip to my lou?

E55Cent

I have adjustable rebound on my Koni Shocks. the fronts are set to soft and the back to medium, I was trying to create more oversteer. I will soften up the rear in a couple days, to see if that helps. I will send you a PM on the wing, this is a very nice product and doesnt' cost too much.
Mario

The Godfather

Tires. w/ stiffer sidewalls found on the BFG KDW, I didnt get any, w/ the Michelin PS2, a little.

alboogiee

have the same problem right now, i have perelli pzero asumetrico's, i they are not directional but i just havent had the time/patience/care to figure out which is the right/left side tires for front and rear... i would check with your tire manufacturer and find out if they are directional or what, that could be it right there.