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      01-27-2012, 09:44 AM   #5
RichardBR
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Drives: 2012 BMW X3 30D Msport DSB
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Originally Posted by tnb55
I tried it with the DSC off, still the same shake. It feels like the drivetrain, like a differential not freewheeling or unlocking either the rear, front or centre diff. Don’t know if the rear diff is an open diff, the dealer says it is a LSD but I am not sure, different answers on the net. I also don’t feel anything on the steering wheel, more in the rear half of the car. . It is very disturbing for this class of car.
I experience the same with my old X3. It's likely to be the differential working because of changes in the rolling diameter between the back and front wheels when you turn heavily on your wheel. Just be gentle with the throttle.
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