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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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When i drive on the freeway there is no vibration before 70 and after 80 but inbetween there is a faint cycling vibration.

I was wondering:
A) if any if you guys have or have experienced the same thing?

B)if i even need to worry about it?

C)if you guys know what it could be that would make that vibration?

thanks for any info in advance.

black ep3 2002 54xxx miles.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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either
A) you need an alignment
B) you need new tires (check to see if the inner walls have been eatin away) or
C) Both A and B

i had that shaking problem before and it was because my inner walls were eatin away due to no alignment.


Modified by risktypeS at 12:16 PM 11/6/2007
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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oh yeah didnt even think about that thanks.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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np.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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No, mine doesn't do that at all. Check all RTS said and also tire pressure. Maybe get your wheels balanced.

What suspension mods?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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bent rim? I had that once, hit a tractor trailer tire on the highway.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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tire pressure and balance... check!

thanks
no suspension mods yet!<<
still deciding on what to get for suspension.. any suggestions that wont kill the bank?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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no bent rim..
i had that before too.. sucks!!

its really a faint vibration.. not quite a hard shake yet but for sure noticeable..

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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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could also be

maybe warped rotors or maybe the weights on your wheels could have fell off and is making your wheels unbalanced.
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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yeah..mayb ur tires are wearing out or mayb they need to be rotated
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Default Re: Question about vibration in steering wheel...? ep3 (risktypeS)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by risktypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">either
A) you need an alignment
B) you need new tires (check to see if the inner walls have been eatin away) or
C) Both A and B

i had that shaking problem before and it was because my inner walls were eatin away due to no alignment.


Modified by risktypeS at 12:16 PM 11/6/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

"A" is wrong ur car will never shake because ur alignment is off.....

"B" is a better answer
or

"C" check ur tires... pressure (35psi)... balance... Rims (maybe u don't remember hitting a curb or kid or somthing)

just go to a Tire shop and ask them to check out ur tires and see if u need new ones/or have a problem with one of them...

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Shaking could also occur from camber being offset as well as all which goes into get an alignment. Also the tires should be properly balanced and aligned regardless.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by risktypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Shaking could also occur from camber being offset as well as all which goes into get an alignment. </TD></TR></TABLE>

ummm no....
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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what happens when your out of alignment.. you start eating at your tires and when your tires are worn from the inside they help induce a shake. What also happens when your camber is way off? You start eating at your tires which brings us back to get an alignment more of the camber toe is what needs to be fixed.

so umm...yes. Or you can buy new tires and have them eatin away because you didn't get an alignment and start the vicious cycle again.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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and thats y i said to start with the tires... and then do the alignment once u know wat and y ur tires are bad....

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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but anyways just take the damn thing to a tire shop...

TTT
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