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Old 03-18-11, 12:16 PM
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i got my 01 is300 for a while now. i got some few problem i wanna ask.. my is300 shake a little when i drive it. i mean, when i first start it up and drive away, its fine but when i drive for a while, like a 20 min drive, it feels different, like shaking. not really REALLY bad, but not normal like when i bought it. any ideas???
Old 03-18-11, 06:25 PM
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how fast are you driving when it shakes?
Old 03-18-11, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nvryder
how fast are you driving when it shakes?
around 60mph. did run over 90 and KNOW it shake a little when i hit that fast but i dont know.. it just doesnt feel normal. i was gonna take her in for a check up but i decided to check with ya first before throwing money away...
Old 03-19-11, 03:39 PM
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make sure you lug nuts are torqued down to specs.
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are your front tires worn?
Old 03-19-11, 05:18 PM
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Is the shake in the wheel or the seat? And is it aconstant vibration or does it feel like it's in the motor? And when was the last time the tires were balanced? Start with the easy **** then go from there
Old 03-20-11, 10:09 AM
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I had a vibration in one of my cars and turned out to be a motor mount...maybe? More info would be helpful.
Old 03-20-11, 10:34 AM
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you probably need an alignment. drive straight at 60mph and then let go of your steering wheel and see if it still goes straight. thats whatt im thinking
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Originally Posted by ais300c
Is the shake in the wheel or the seat? And is it aconstant vibration or does it feel like it's in the motor? And when was the last time the tires were balanced? Start with the easy **** then go from there
feels like comin from the front. could be the motor or the wheel... i gonna go alignment soon cause it been awhile.. could be it too. that y i check with ya.. ill see what happen.. thX.
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Originally Posted by Grazy
you probably need an alignment. drive straight at 60mph and then let go of your steering wheel and see if it still goes straight. thats whatt im thinking
yeah it does turn to the right. ill get her check out. but let ya know it there any other news. thanks ya.
Old 03-21-11, 11:13 AM
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also get your tires balanced. that should solve your problem.
Old 03-28-11, 05:06 PM
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i think i figure it out.. ?

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i think that would be it my friend. time for some new tires
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those tires----- wtffffff haha
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Geez same thing happen to me. Didn't Know what the problem was for a while. Then I found out it was a bubble. So the tire shop replaced it for free, an i bought those tires couple months back. So it's a win win situation


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