My E90 lowers itself on the rear when I engage R or D and lifts itself when in P or N. My former E90 (06) doesn't do this. Is it normal?

cc chukel

drakeskull:
My E90 lowers itself on the rear when I engage R or D and lifts itself when in P or N. My former E90 (06) doesn't do this. Is it normal?

cc chukel

I know early model automatic Benz (flat boot) did that. The rear goes up on reverse and down on drive. I have noticed some rear axle do that when parked on an inclined level without using the hand brake properly. I don't think there is anything wrong so long as it shifts smoothly during movement.

chukel:
I know early model automatic Benz (flat boot) did that. The rear goes up on reverse and down on drive. I have noticed some rear axle do that when parked on an inclined level without using the hand brake properly. I don't think there is anything wrong so long as it shifts smoothly during movement.

It shifts normally. It just goes down like it's leveling when in R or D and goes back to former position in P or N. I've seen M5 and some other M cars do that though.

Just like the MY in this video lowered itself probably on launch control.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go0yO9q9FIs

drakeskull:


It shifts normally. It just goes down like it's leveling when in R or D and goes back to former position in P or N. I've seen M5 and some other M cars do that though.

Just like the MY in this video lowered itself probably on launch control.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go0yO9q9FIs

chukel:
I know early model automatic Benz (flat boot) did that. The rear goes up on reverse and down on drive. I have noticed some rear axle do that when parked on an inclined level without using the hand brake properly. I don't think there is anything wrong so long as it shifts smoothly during movement.

Do you even physics?

There's no such setting on those cars for adjusting ride height when you select P, R, or D gears. Inertia gives you that feeling of raising or lowering the rear.

EDGEof2MORO:




Do you even physics?

There's no such setting on those cars for adjusting ride height when you select P, R, or D gears. Inertia gives you that feeling of raising or lowering the rear.

What's this one saying? Physicist, If u want to see it, come see for yourself. Watch the video, slowly I would advise

drakeskull:


What's this one saying? Physicist, If u want to see it, come see for yourself. Watch the video, slowly I would advise

I saw the part you are talking about, just before the start of the drag race, and I said what I said

drakeskull:


What's this one saying? Physicist, If u want to see it, come see for yourself. Watch the video, slowly I would advise

Isn't that literally the effect of launch control? Power is being sent to the wheels, no? Then once the driver takes his foot off the brake, there's quick momentum transfer across the length of car, making the front raise even higher.

HeavenlyBang:


Isn't that literally the effect of launch control? Power is being sent to the wheels, no? Then once the driver takes his foot off the brake, there's quick momentum transfer across the length of car, making the front raise even higher.

It's normal with RWD vehicles, when you push car to Drive, it does that. Normally, on RWD, once you push the level to D or a forward gear, and throttle, you should observe the weight of the car transferred to the rear and that's just what happened. It is very less in AWD and in FWD, you'd hardly observe it. This simple phenomenon makes RWD vehicles gain better grip and accelerations till they max out.

EDGEof2MORO:




Do you even physics?

There's no such setting on those cars for adjusting ride height when you select P, R, or D gears. Inertia gives you that feeling of raising or lowering the rear.

physicist. Nobody says there was ride adjusting height in those vehicles. This is what happens when you rush to assert half knowledge thinking you know it all. He only asked if it's normal, to which I responded.

chukel:
physicist. Nobody says there was ride adjusting height in those vehicles. This is what happens when you rush to assert half knowledge thinking you know it all. He only asked if it's normal, to which I responded.

Just know that it is physics

EDGEof2MORO:
Just know that it is physics

Mr. Physicist, that is not inertia. If it was, all vehicles will exhibit it.

kingreign:

It's normal with RWD vehicles, when you push car to Drive, it does that. Normally, on RWD, once you push the level to D or a forward gear, and throttle, you should observe the weight of the car transferred to the rear and that's just what happened. It is very less in AWD and in FWD, you'd hardly observe it. This simple phenomenon makes RWD vehicles gain better grip and accelerations till they max out.

Yep.
But isn't that M5C supposed to be AWD?

chukel:
Mr. Physicist, that is not inertia. If it was, all vehicles will exhibit it.

k

HeavenlyBang:


Isn't that literally the effect of launch control? Power is being sent to the wheels, no? Then once the driver takes his foot off the brake, there's quick momentum transfer across the length of car, making the front raise even higher.

I was even talking about the fact that other RWD cars that I've used don't exhibit such. Had an old E90 and E60 that doesn't do that. It occurs when the gear is engaged, the car lowers 4 inches like its resting all its weight on the rear wheels before throttling then lifts up when in P or N.

check your suspensions, they may be automatic,i had it in my Benz 190e, but later had to disconnect it for manual.
Rear suspensions.

drakeskull:


I was even talking about the fact that other RWD cars that I've used don't exhibit such. Had an old E90 and E60 that doesn't do that. It occurs when the gear is engaged, the car lowers 4 inches like its resting all its weight on the rear wheels before throttling then lifts up when in P or N.

Probably you weren't too observant with your older E90 and E60. Like Kingreign already explained, it is normal with RWD vehicles.

sexyto:
check your suspensions, they may be automatic,i had it in my Benz 190e, but later had to disconnect it for manual.
Rear suspensions.

Why did you have to alter the factory settings?


There is a reason the manufacturers built it to have that feature.

uboma:


Why did you have to alter the factory settings?


There is a reason the manufacturers built it to have that feature.

It was too low to the ground, had to work on my exhaust too frequently and sometimes if I increased its fluid I will have to visit the mechanic to help flush it, the rear will be too high.

sexyto:

It was too low to the ground, had to work on my exhaust too frequently and sometimes if I increased its fluid I will have to visit the mechanic to help flush it, the rear will be too high.

The Benz 190E I know is not as low as you have described it. Except that yours got altered already from the previous owner. Your driving pattern may also have contributed to the frequent exhaust pipe breakage.

What is/was the RIM size on the Benz 190E?

uboma:



What is/was the RIM size on the Benz 190E?

Rim size is 15.bad roads contributed too and the previous owner may have had issues with it, I personally bought it from Cotonou.

uboma:



The Benz 190E I know is not as low as you have described it. Except that yours got altered already from the previous owner. Your driving pattern may also have contributed to the frequent exhaust pipe breakage.

What is/was the RIM size on the Benz 190E?

Not your experience. Now keep quiet.

BMW 5series E39 is winking at me o....should I say yes or no?

Conductor261:

Not your experience. Now keep quiet.

Lol.

Is your 1992 Benz 190 still running?

uboma:



Lol.

Is your 1992 Benz 190 still running?

I am torn between getting the 190 or an E39...what do you advice?

Conductor261:

I am torn between getting the 190 or an E39...what do you advice?

What's your background about cars? What car(s) have you used in the past/presently using? Why do you feel attracted for the E39?

Hello guys,
Its been a while.Happy father's day to u all.i parked my e36 325i(6 plugs) for over a year now and i want to revamp it back for use.
the colour/paint is worn out due to climate ofcos
the breaks as well as the pads are weak.
water gather at the driver's seat floor.
the windsheid is cracked and i want to change it.
I also need to change the 4 shocks/suspension.
and ofcos a new battery to go with it.( i will post a pix of my bmw soonest)

So please can anyone know the total cost of all these parts i just mentioned above and;
Secondly a reliable bmw mechanic workshop here in lagos that can handle these and deliver a good job and a brand new look-alike car at the end of the day in about 2 to 3 weeks or even less. i reside around Opic/Arepo/Berger Axis.

Pls guys i need ur honest and factual inputs on this pls.....u can let me know here or via my whatsapp line(08061373735) av dedicated for this mini project.
Thank y'all.

uboma:



What's your background about cars? What car(s) have you used in the past/presently using? Why do you feel attracted for the E39?

Benz Audi .

Conductor261:

Benz Audi .

You are good to go with the E39.

Be sure that you have competent technical hands around you to inspect the E39 you want to buy.

Happy buying...

uboma:



You are good to go with the E39.

Be sure that you have competent technical hands around you to inspect the E39 you want to buy.

Happy buying...

It's like you don't know the moniker you're replying. You're on a cruise 190 / E39

drakeskull:


It's like you don't know the moniker you're replying. You're on a cruise 190 / E39

Lol.

Please tell me more about him....

[quote author=Conductor261 post=90910670]
I am torn between getting the 190 or an E39...what do you advice?[/quote

My 190e still purrs, I have driven it for 12 years and never left me on the road, I care very much for the car, though I have been eyeing the BMW e90 330i and the Volvo s80 second generation, but the cash is the matter.

uboma:



You are good to go with the E39.

Be sure that you have competent technical hands around you to inspect the E39 you want to buy.

Happy buying...

Thank you.