i have a 2000 em1

ok, i'm going to try and explain this the best i can. i have a problem somewhere in the front of my car. 1st off, i get the steering wheel shakes at speeds of 80mph and lower...when i cruise at 90mph or higher the shakes go away. second, i have the pulsing of the brake pedel which makes me think the front rotors are warped (rears where just replaced in october)...ok, but why would i get the steering wheel shakes, also, the front rotors were replaced begining of last summer. i first thought that my wheels needed to be balanced but the tires are brand new also begining of last season. the next part to this equation is what eliminates my 2 previous guesses. when i am rolling at a really low speed, i mean super slow, like 1-2mph....you can pin point a spot that as the wheel rolls, it will give a slight tug on the steering wheel to the left. it will do this for every rotation of the wheel. i belive this is whats giving me the shakes but i don't think it would cause the pulsing brake pedal.

the car drove perfect before the only event that i can link to this problem and that would be this. about 2 months ago i was driving while it was snowing. (i know, not the best idea with falkin azenas) nun the less, i was coming around a slight turn at maybe 20-25 mph, and my front tires lost grip. i slid and my passenger front wheel bounced off the curb. the only noticable damage was some MINOR rash to the wheel. my guess is that this was enough to do some underlaying damage to the suspension or drivetrain but my only guess is to what?!!?.....

my main question and reason for posting is where can i take my car to get it checked out. i am by no means made of money and if i can get it done for less than i will. i would like it done right thou. my only guess is to take it to the dealer but i know that will cost an arm and a leg. does anyone know some reasonably priced reputable shops?

also, if anyone knows what the problem might be or what i can do to check certain things out i would love some input.

thanks guys.

 

Sears Auto Center.Ask for a steering and suspension eval.Free of charge.Sounds like you got a bad tire.Could have a slipped belt or be really cupped

 

You probably bent the wheel or the hub when you hit the curb, or damaged the tire sidewall.

Your first order of business should be to have the wheels checked and balanced. Some high-end balance machines can analyze a wheel/tire combo for straightness. My guess is that it probably won't be usable, so you should keep an eye out for a replacement wheel. Another option would be to just try a different set of wheels/tires if you have them. Have you attempted rotating tires front-to-back to try to isolate the problem? If the vibration moves along with the rotation, you'll know that the wheel or tire is the culprit.

If the wheel and tire check out straight, you probably bent the hub (if not more components).

And yes, vibrations from tires or wheels can indeed sometimes cause a minor pulsation through the brake pedal depending on a few factors. I've personally had that happen with my CR-V once before.

Next time, use the proper tires for the conditions. I can't re-iterate enough to people that a few hundred bucks in tires can save a few thousand dollars of repairs down the road. Azenis should never ever touch a flake of snow.