My car starts to vibrate after 60mph and becomes very noticeable after 70mph. But the shaking will be unbearable as I let off the gas at 70mph and the car feels like it's shaking from left to right. Also, at low speed, there is this loud ticking noise that comes from my driver side wheel that sounds as if my car is a train on track.

I took it to an Acura dealer and have them take a look at it. And they said that it's a CV joint or something from the driveshaft/axle that's not rotating flawlessly. The unit need to be replace and the total will be $600! Is this a fair price? I can't think of anyone else that can take care of such problem other than an Acura dealer.

And, does anyone know what causes such a problem? The recent two even relevant to it is 1) two days ago, I almost missed an exit and went up a curb a bit, I didn't bottome out or anything. 2) two hours before I notice the vibration, I was at a tire store performing wheel balancing and 4-wheel alignment.


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 6:35 AM 1/23/2003]

 

cause is #1.

600, steep but you pay for it at the dealership, or buy the axle and have a little party with a few guys to repair it. considering its wintertime i'd go with the dealership.

 

Yeah, I guess so, especially if anything goes wrong, I have someone to bitch at and be sure that they will be responsible for it. But why the problem didn't surface right after I went up the curb two days ago?

P.S. both of my TL/ITR are at the dealership right now. TL undergoing a second warranty repair for a failed transmission


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 6:36 AM 1/23/2003]

 

dunno. should have noticed it soon after.

either way, i have some suspension problems too, one of my wheels toe is crazily out of spec. need to go get that aligned, soon... how much did you pay for the alignment?

 

69.99 with the latest Hunter equipments at a Firestone branch. You can also pay $160 for a lifetime alignment. Basically, if you align once every 3 months, it's ok.

 

Ray, all of that and you didn't think of contacting Rodney?

Hell, he replaces entire axles after he shatters them at Races... AND he helped me by replacing a faulty CV boot, (not the same as your CV joint problem.)

If that really is your trouble, did you notice anything before this? AND exactly what and how did your curbing happen? How bad did you hit the curb?

PM me just to satisfy my curiosity.

But, PM/IM rodney to answer your questions,,, he can help or could have helped you.


A.

 

im sent to neomugen. $600!

 

hehe, I guess things are too late now as dealer already undergoing the repair. Do you think Chris can do it for cheaper? But I'll try my best and say that I can't afford that $600...which is true.

The curb is not the type like a sidewalk that you bang at. It's like a driveway type that I went up and down as it has a gentle slope. That's why I didn't think much of it.

BTW, is there anything like a "performance axle" that I can replace using this oppurtunity?>


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 7:43 AM 1/23/2003]

 

Uhh YEAH!

I wouldn't have either,,, I think you are getting scammed or at the very least very overcharged.

Uhhh YEAH!

Answer Rodneys IM.

And Good luck,,, I just HATE the dealerships around here... Get that damn thing fixed before the expo dude.

 

hmm...just phoned Rodney....I got ripped off at 200% the cost....YAY!
Scammed or not! But they are gonna fix my TL for FREE for the second time with a brand new unit. YeeeHA! At least that makes me feel better.


[Modified by nEoMuGen, 7:54 AM 1/23/2003]

 

$600 for 1 axle!

[edit] Doh!

It took me about 1/2 hour to swap an axle at my friends shop, with no prior experience.


[Modified by MugenMike, 11:01 AM 1/23/2003]

 

a rebuilt axle with your core from any parts store is $70..

10 minutes to swap in a new axle.. what ever your time is worth..

 

Word!!!

 

I've been victimized...

 

 

......And actually, I get 'em for $59.99 plus core here at my local NAPA. They come with a 1 year warranty. Takes me 10 mins. to pull it, then I drive over, exchange it, go home, slap the new one in & I'm good. Replacing joints & boots is a dirty-*** job, not to mention, more work than it's worth. I just replace the entire shaft.


[Modified by GM2000ITR, 8:15 AM 1/23/2003]


[Modified by GM2000ITR, 8:16 AM 1/23/2003]

 

autozone offers a lifetime warranty.. although they wont hold up at the track, but at least they honer their warranty. Ive been through like 4 autozone axels.

 

600 bucks is hella expensive!! How much did are they charging for parts? labor?

Well at least you are getting a new tranny for free from the dealer.

 

I GOT AN AXLE REBUILT FOR 20 BUCKS one time 40 the other time.

 

you might want to look a little closer, retail on the complete axle assembly is over $600 each. just the AXLE shaft is $262

 

Just go to the Acura dealer and ask one of the techs if they do side work. More than likely, some will say yes and will cut you a big deal on the repair work. I am gettting a 30k on my R done for like $185. Normally at the acura dealer, that will cost about 300 or so. Honda will charge about 270 or so.

 

I can get you two brand new re-man axles for $220 and you'll get 60$ for your cores. Just IM me if you want em. Oh and if anyone cares these '94-01 DOHC VTEC Teg axles hold up just fine to abuse. I can attest to that

 

holy butt-f*cked batman. even a DSS (driveshaftshop) replacement is only $150.00.

 

Same shi* I was thinking

 

$600 dollars! good god! It's not like they have to drop the tranny or anything! I'm sure someone here at honda-tech could do it for you for real cheap. Just buy a rebuilt cv joint.


[Modified by VTHokie, 3:11 PM 1/23/2003]