> wrote
>I have a bad shudder noise coming from front right suspension over
> small and large bumps. I know the car needs new shocks, but this
> affects steering -- like bump-steer and redirection over unevenness.
> Any known issues with this vehicle, or just due for a
> steering/suspension overhaul?
>
> If it's the latter, is there any way to improve the handling while
> retaining ride height and quality, or is the factory set up pretty much
> as good as that gets?
>This is a '95, 5-speed, unmodified, elderly driver.

It almost certainly needs new upper and lower control arms (ball
joints). They almost always need replacement in the 100-125K miles
range. Might as well replace the strut cartridges while you're at it.
Best method of tightening the car up is to go for stiffer cartridges
than the Boge OEM.

If you have the original 205/65R15 tires, go to the 225/60R15 size, too.

FloydR '91 525i