Any idea what this could be?
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Any idea what this could be?
So my new baby arrived yesterday. When I turn the wheel about three quarters or more in either direction, the front wheels feel like they are going to fall off. The first time it happened, I thought I ran over something and dismissed it. Then when I got home, I tried it again with the wheel turned in both directions and sure enough, it happened again. I though the wheels were rubbing something but I ruled that out. FWIW, the car has the Z5 option. I am waiting for the dealer to call me back with his answer. Thank you very much.
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While I very much appreciate all the answers so far, I am very familiar with tire chatter, wheel hop, crow hop etc.....but that usually applies to the rear wheels because they can not turn while the fronts can so in a slow tight turn the rears "hop" or "chatter"..... But I never heard of the fronts doing this....any experts out there?
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While I very much appreciate all the answers so far, I am very familiar with tire chatter, wheel hop, crow hop etc.....but that usually applies to the rear wheels because they can not turn while the fronts can so in a slow tight turn the rears "hop" or "chatter"..... But I never heard of the fronts doing this....any experts out there?
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http://www.netwelding.com/Wheel_Chatter.pdf
Check this link out. It explains all you need to know.........
Check this link out. It explains all you need to know.........
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Once again, thank you for all the replies. I stand corrected, even though I read the chatter paragraph in the manual...I still thought it applied only to the rears...thank you very much for a great community
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So my new baby arrived yesterday. When I turn the wheel about three quarters or more in either direction, the front wheels feel like they are going to fall off. The first time it happened, I thought I ran over something and dismissed it. Then when I got home, I tried it again with the wheel turned in both directions and sure enough, it happened again. I though the wheels were rubbing something but I ruled that out. FWIW, the car has the Z5 option. I am waiting for the dealer to call me back with his answer. Thank you very much.
She is gorgeous! Keep us updated on what you find out with the wheels. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via private message. Also, please include your contact information, VIN, and the dealership if you choose to do this. I will keep an eye out for your message!
Congratulations on the new Vette by the way!
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Now that you know it's normal, I have one comment to make.
YOU CAR IS FRIGGEN BEAUTIFUL!! I love the black top with the stinger stripe and the carbon flash mirrors and spoiler. First time I have seen that color combo on the convertible and I absolutely love it! Congrats and enjoy it in good health!
YOU CAR IS FRIGGEN BEAUTIFUL!! I love the black top with the stinger stripe and the carbon flash mirrors and spoiler. First time I have seen that color combo on the convertible and I absolutely love it! Congrats and enjoy it in good health!