Vibration on the highway
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Drifting
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Vibration on the highway
The other day I noticed a vibration that seems stronger when I'm accelerating. It only seems noticeable on the highway over 80 mph. the faster I go the stronger it gets. Didn't go over 125.
Any one have any thoughts on what this might be, or what I should check first. I thought tire balancing because I got new tires this spring but that wouldn't be less noticeable coasting and more noticeable accelerating, would it?
Thanks
Any one have any thoughts on what this might be, or what I should check first. I thought tire balancing because I got new tires this spring but that wouldn't be less noticeable coasting and more noticeable accelerating, would it?
Thanks
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Drifting
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From: Port McNicoll Ontario
I was thinking drive shaft or something on the drive line as well but wanted another oppinion.
How would suspension create this vibration?
Either way it sounds like something I should have fixed right away.
thanks
How would suspension create this vibration?
Either way it sounds like something I should have fixed right away.
thanks
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Originally Posted by 87 rag
How would suspension create this vibration?
Highway vibration is a very common problem for C4's.
And 90% of the time, its either bad wheel/tire balancing or balljoints.
Terribly worn shocks tend to give a 'floating' feel that is like a vibration, bad bushings and poor alignment add to it and you can really feel it considering the ability of the frame to flex.
