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does any ones sc vibrate while youre driving?

Old 08-19-06, 01:41 PM
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Default does any ones sc vibrate while youre driving?

when i drive my car it starts vibrating maybe because my exhaust is causing this ?

throw some tips out for me please

what are some common problems leading to why it vibrates
Old 08-19-06, 01:56 PM
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mine sorta does but i feel it mostly in the steering wheel. im guessing its the wheel bearings.
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is it speed or rpm dependent? if its at 65 or more then its most likely wheel balance, rpm dependent it could be many more options.
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get an alignment and rebalance your wheels
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Vibration could be caused by numerous things, Like said above if you feel it in the steering wheel at highway speeds, its likely the front tire balance, if you feel it in the seat and the whole car shakes it could be something in the rear end or driveshaft. Try getting all 4 wheels balanced at a good tire shop and change the rear differential fluid. Also check the condition of your engine/transmission rubber mounts, i've seen when those wear out it can cause some vibe.
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i feel like my car does vibrate but that was only after i put on my 19's. I see u have aftermarket wheels so those little sidewalls on the tires can make ur car vibrate. BUmpier ride for me when i get on the freeway and hit bout 55+ mph.
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thansk guys for the tips and answers! ill be checking all of the above, except the wheel balance since i always get that done
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You lowered? Did you have an alignment done after lowering? If not, that is your problem. I lowered and had laser alignment done but I still a vibration in the steering at 70mph only, not at 65, not at 75, not at 80, only at 70. I have yet to have my front tires re-balanced, they haven't been in a couple years.
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Originally Posted by NYLexSC
You lowered? Did you have an alignment done after lowering? If not, that is your problem. I lowered and had laser alignment done but I still a vibration in the steering at 70mph only, not at 65, not at 75, not at 80, only at 70. I have yet to have my front tires re-balanced, they haven't been in a couple years.
youre lowered on springs too !! lol but im getting coilovers soon
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I feel a very slight vibration at 146 mph.
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Originally Posted by awj
I feel a very slight vibration at 146 mph.
^^^^ LOL!!

For my previous SC400:

1)30-45mph....needed a new transmission mount

2)60mph+ ...needed to get the wheels balanced

~Josh
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Originally Posted by joshthorsc
^^^^ LOL!!

For my previous SC400:

1)30-45mph....needed a new transmission mount

2)60mph+ ...needed to get the wheels balanced

~Josh


thanks i been wondering if it could be a mount
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My transmission mount looked alright upon inspection but I decided to replace it anyway. After my bro got the transmission mount off, it was in two pieces!! After that, no more vibration between 30-45mph range.

~Josh
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interesting
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I feel a vibration everytime I apply pressure on the brakes. When I apply the brakes slowly, the steering wheel begins to shake and I feel below my foot pulsulating so to speak. Anyone know what problem this might be?

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