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The Dreaded SHIMMY (again). (archive)
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Posted by Bob on September 22, 2000 at 23:06:46:

I researched the Archives and the neat e21 Web Site recommended, and none of the postings were very hopeful. Seemed like most fixes are hit-and-miss or just plain luck.

1981 323i Federalized Euro (with ugly bumpers thanks to Uncle Sam), 69K original miles and shimmying at 40-50 mph.

Tried new tires, control arm bushings. Everything else is TIGHT, including factory hydrailic shimmy damper attached to the right side of the steering rack.

Anyone tried urethane rack/swaybar bushings? Do they work?

Bob

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