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Old 04-14-2013, 07:32 AM
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hey when im doing about 60 and i press the gas my car shakes from the front but when i let off the gas it stops what could this be?
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How do you NOT know by now to list all relevant car details? hat would include any and all modifications to the suspension and braking systems.
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its basically stock besides coilovers
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Are you TRYING to be hardheaded? The forum rules pretty much demand you list the car and the details. Knowing you I hardly doubt it's "basically stock". It just started shaking out of nowhere?

I got it! Maybe you're coming down with Parkinson's.

You haven't even begun to give enough information to help you.
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well i obly feel the front end shaking when i accelerate going above 60.. when i let off the gas it stops when i hit the gas it shakes again.. what could it be? 2000 stock civic lowered with coilovers
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Could be anything.
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motor mounts, wheel hub, bushings... Does it happen when you turn corners around 20-30 mph? Is it only the front end shaking?
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What kind of coilovers? Im guessing eBay...
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If it's the car I think it is he actually has a decent set of coilovers on it. He buys quality. Just doesn't seem to have a clue on proper operation and installation.
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no doesnt happen when i turn only going high speeds when pressing the gas and completly stops when i let off the gas..
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And it's been doing this since when? After what mod was done?
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I had the same exact problem it was pretty damn bad at high speeds on the highway...had my wheels rebalanced BAM no more shaking
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i got an alignment done recently
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idk feels funny at high speeds esp up hill i dnt think its a weight cuz it was driving fine before n only feels wen i press the gas wen i let off its fine
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feels worse at low rpm
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i can feel it slightly when i let off the gas actually
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Default Re: char shaking at high speeds when accelerating

Maybe it could be your rotors/brakes..you said it shakes when coming to a complete stop? Id have someone check the front end out just to be safe
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and now at lower speeds o can feel it but not as bad
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no doesnt shake wen braking
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Default Re: char shaking at high speeds when accelerating

im gona switch front tire to rear maby a weight fell off?
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dam i can feel it accelarating at low gears to now fml
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Your axles are probably shot.
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Default Re: char shaking at high speeds when accelerating

Or bent rim
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Im almost certain that its a problem with the wheels man, id get them re balanced..have a friend who can do it for free or hook you up with a nice price?
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Default Re: char shaking at high speeds when accelerating

would a un balanced tire only shake when accelerating or would it shake when u let off the gas too


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