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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Hi folks ive had a slight vibration through my steering wheel at around about 60 mph to 65mph then goes away since ive owned the car,first i thought it was wheels that needed balancing,had that done but problem still there.Lad who balanced the wheels said it maybe cause the wheels were buckled so ive now bought a brand new set but yet again problem remains.Anyone got any advice as to what it maybe,could it be tracking or wheel bearing?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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worn antiroll bar or bottom arm bushes?
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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I have the same problem at about 65/70- had the bottom arms replaced and the car re-tracked and still the same- the steering wheel jumps about like fook
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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had a knackerd shock once and had that problem went when i replaced it
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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I had similar issues, had my wheels balanced by several companies all claiming it was spot on. Eventually took it to a company who balanced it with me so i saw it was 100% ok on the machine, same problem, however took it back and they did a full dynamic balance and that sorted it. Basically all the other companies were being lazy shites
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Ive been told it could be a drive shaft anyone know if that could be possible?
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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could be..........

no other noises or anything at that speed?
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Driveshafts usually make a knocking noise if there gone. Could be a balljoint or trackrod end jack the car up and see if theres any play in the wheels
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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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probably balancing not being done correctly, i.e. weights needed on outside of wheel, but for looks they fit them on the inside as close to the outside as poss...so not perfect.
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