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matt-mv6

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at speed
« on: 27 October 2010, 15:48:49 »
car seems to start shaking over 80 mph but it doesnt seem to be threw the steering wheel???
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Re: at speed
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2010, 16:09:20 »
At higher speeds (usually60+) the cause will probably be wheel balance out on a rear wheel/s or perhaps a  damaged wheel due to potholes etc. Below 50, the cause is more likely prop shaft balance or a bulge in a tyre wall near the tread  :-/
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Re: at speed
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2010, 16:14:01 »
u dont really notice it till after 80 or so must be the wheels cheers!!! :y
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Re: at speed
« Reply #3 on: 27 October 2010, 16:59:37 »
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u dont really notice it till after 80 or so must be the wheels cheers!!! :y

I have never, ever driven above 80, so I haven't experienced this ;D ;D ;D
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Re: at speed
« Reply #4 on: 27 October 2010, 17:34:01 »
.. and if you can't feel it through the steering, chances are it's a rear wheel. :y

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