F-Sport Springs Level 3GS AWD!!!
07-28-09, 07:45 AM
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Technically, I can't seem to find out why a lowered ride height would cause the car to wobble from 0-15/20mph.
If I'm on the stock wheels and I accelerate with WOT from a cruising highway speed I don't get any vibrations, but with my iForged wheels I do. To be honest, I believe I always felt the 0-15/20mph wobble, even with the stock springs.
If I'm on the stock wheels and I accelerate with WOT from a cruising highway speed I don't get any vibrations, but with my iForged wheels I do. To be honest, I believe I always felt the 0-15/20mph wobble, even with the stock springs.
07-28-09, 09:59 AM
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Technically, I can't seem to find out why a lowered ride height would cause the car to wobble from 0-15/20mph.
If I'm on the stock wheels and I accelerate with WOT from a cruising highway speed I don't get any vibrations, but with my iForged wheels I do. To be honest, I believe I always felt the 0-15/20mph wobble, even with the stock springs.
If I'm on the stock wheels and I accelerate with WOT from a cruising highway speed I don't get any vibrations, but with my iForged wheels I do. To be honest, I believe I always felt the 0-15/20mph wobble, even with the stock springs.
07-28-09, 11:27 AM
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I too have been searching "AWD vibration", "staggered AWD vibration", "lowered AWD vibration", etc. Listen to these guys:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356753
One of them actually has an 06 GS300 AWD.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356753
One of them actually has an 06 GS300 AWD.
07-28-09, 11:33 AM
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I expanded my google search on the issue using the new key words wobble + acceleration and it points to worn inner CV boots? I also just started having an issues with both my inner boots leaking grease at the clamp area (no tears). I think this may be it? I wonder how much this repair would cost.
How many miles do you have and what suspension are you using. If I had an issue with worn CV boots the deal should've noticed because it gets really messy. The last time I had my car in the dealer was for the steering assembly replacement and they said it was super clean under my car.
07-28-09, 11:46 AM
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CV joint replacement is a common task. I go through a set at least once a year in my Acura. For this car, it may be very expensive due to the parts. This could be an issue? If your inner boot is leaking you may be able to get it re-greased with a new boot. There were some Mini Cooper guys who developed vibrations due to worn CV boots/joints.
How many miles do you have and what suspension are you using. If I had an issue with worn CV boots the deal should've noticed because it gets really messy. The last time I had my car in the dealer was for the steering assembly replacement and they said it was super clean under my car.
How many miles do you have and what suspension are you using. If I had an issue with worn CV boots the deal should've noticed because it gets really messy. The last time I had my car in the dealer was for the steering assembly replacement and they said it was super clean under my car.
07-28-09, 11:52 AM
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talk to GS350on22. he said something about replacing his wheel bearing and it got rid of the vibration.
i know the vibration isnt there at stock height because my car rode great. it still rides great but about 50% of the time i get a 0-10mph vibration. usually if i start off slowly.
i know the vibration isnt there at stock height because my car rode great. it still rides great but about 50% of the time i get a 0-10mph vibration. usually if i start off slowly.
07-28-09, 12:06 PM
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I too have been searching "AWD vibration", "staggered AWD vibration", "lowered AWD vibration", etc. Listen to these guys:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356753
One of them actually has an 06 GS300 AWD.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=356753
One of them actually has an 06 GS300 AWD.
1. Vibration when at idle/stop
2. Wobbling during 0-15 mph acceleration
I have both.
I'm seriously considering dumping this car after 2 months of ownership and using my budget for rims to just pay the difference to get an 06 BMW 530i sports package and be done with it all.
07-28-09, 12:18 PM
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talk to GS350on22. he said something about replacing his wheel bearing and it got rid of the vibration.
i know the vibration isnt there at stock height because my car rode great. it still rides great but about 50% of the time i get a 0-10mph vibration. usually if i start off slowly.
i know the vibration isnt there at stock height because my car rode great. it still rides great but about 50% of the time i get a 0-10mph vibration. usually if i start off slowly.
I'm actually on justanswer.com with a certified lexus tech and he's telling me that the axles are out of balanced, which are usually caused by bad inner boots. Replacement is about $700 per axle at the dealer or $200 aftermarket at an independent shop.
07-28-09, 02:10 PM
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I think there are two separate issues here:
1. Vibration when at idle/stop
2. Wobbling during 0-15 mph acceleration
I have both.
I'm seriously considering dumping this car after 2 months of ownership and using my budget for rims to just pay the difference to get an 06 BMW 530i sports package and be done with it all.
1. Vibration when at idle/stop
2. Wobbling during 0-15 mph acceleration
I have both.
I'm seriously considering dumping this car after 2 months of ownership and using my budget for rims to just pay the difference to get an 06 BMW 530i sports package and be done with it all.
I read all his threads...I believe he was getting vibrations when he was going 60-80 mph which usually points to tires, bearings, or bent rims. my issues are just like yours.
I'm actually on justanswer.com with a certified lexus tech and he's telling me that the axles are out of balanced, which are usually caused by bad inner boots. Replacement is about $700 per axle at the dealer or $200 aftermarket at an independent shop.
I'm actually on justanswer.com with a certified lexus tech and he's telling me that the axles are out of balanced, which are usually caused by bad inner boots. Replacement is about $700 per axle at the dealer or $200 aftermarket at an independent shop.
07-28-09, 02:19 PM
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I think there are two separate issues here:
1. Vibration when at idle/stop
2. Wobbling during 0-15 mph acceleration
I have both.
I'm seriously considering dumping this car after 2 months of ownership and using my budget for rims to just pay the difference to get an 06 BMW 530i sports package and be done with it all.
1. Vibration when at idle/stop
2. Wobbling during 0-15 mph acceleration
I have both.
I'm seriously considering dumping this car after 2 months of ownership and using my budget for rims to just pay the difference to get an 06 BMW 530i sports package and be done with it all.
its the wobble where you can fell it through the floor boards of the car which is the issue.
I read all his threads...I believe he was getting vibrations when he was going 60-80 mph which usually points to tires, bearings, or bent rims. my issues are just like yours.
I'm actually on justanswer.com with a certified lexus tech and he's telling me that the axles are out of balanced, which are usually caused by bad inner boots. Replacement is about $700 per axle at the dealer or $200 aftermarket at an independent shop.
I'm actually on justanswer.com with a certified lexus tech and he's telling me that the axles are out of balanced, which are usually caused by bad inner boots. Replacement is about $700 per axle at the dealer or $200 aftermarket at an independent shop.
you see if the wobble occurred because of tires we would feel it through the wheel. we ran stocks on the GS for a few weeks and had the wobble and even had the wobble when the after market rims and tires went on. so i know it's not tires or rims. bearings however that is a possibility. bad axles maybe at fault where early production models had bad inner joints. does the 08/09 cars have this issue or is it the 07/06cars that have the most issues?
07-28-09, 02:38 PM
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Lexus already told me that I have to put the car back to stock before they will look at it. It will cost me $200 to take off the coilovers and another $200 to put it back on.
They will likely turn around and blame the altered suspension as the cause and void warranty.
I figure I'll just spend the $400 or so and see if replacing one or both axles will fix it. If not, remove the coilovers put it back to stock and give it to carmax.
They will likely turn around and blame the altered suspension as the cause and void warranty.
I figure I'll just spend the $400 or so and see if replacing one or both axles will fix it. If not, remove the coilovers put it back to stock and give it to carmax.
07-28-09, 02:41 PM
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vibration at idle is normal and common, this is a motor vibration. every awd car does it, even all of the rental ISawds and GSawds me and my father has recieved.
its the wobble where you can fell it through the floor boards of the car which is the issue.
you see if the wobble occurred because of tires we would feel it through the wheel. we ran stocks on the GS for a few weeks and had the wobble and even had the wobble when the after market rims and tires went on. so i know it's not tires or rims. bearings however that is a possibility. bad axles maybe at fault where early production models had bad inner joints. does the 08/09 cars have this issue or is it the 07/06cars that have the most issues?
its the wobble where you can fell it through the floor boards of the car which is the issue.
you see if the wobble occurred because of tires we would feel it through the wheel. we ran stocks on the GS for a few weeks and had the wobble and even had the wobble when the after market rims and tires went on. so i know it's not tires or rims. bearings however that is a possibility. bad axles maybe at fault where early production models had bad inner joints. does the 08/09 cars have this issue or is it the 07/06cars that have the most issues?
07-28-09, 08:31 PM
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Lexus already told me that I have to put the car back to stock before they will look at it. It will cost me $200 to take off the coilovers and another $200 to put it back on.
They will likely turn around and blame the altered suspension as the cause and void warranty.
I figure I'll just spend the $400 or so and see if replacing one or both axles will fix it. If not, remove the coilovers put it back to stock and give it to carmax.
They will likely turn around and blame the altered suspension as the cause and void warranty.
I figure I'll just spend the $400 or so and see if replacing one or both axles will fix it. If not, remove the coilovers put it back to stock and give it to carmax.
