140k vibration

**siba** · 20-05-2005 11:06 PM

hey my ek coupe seems to vibrate a bit around the 130-145km/h mark, anyone no1 and if you could give me a lil help it would be much appreciated

(no mods yet everything stock)
cheers

**jamchen** · 20-05-2005 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by siba

hey my ek coupe seems to vibrate a bit around the 130-145km/h mark, anyone no1 and if you could give me a lil help it would be much appreciated

(no mods yet everything stock)
cheers

first thing i will do is to check whether my rims and tyres are balanced

**faijai** · 20-05-2005 11:53 PM

steering wheel alighment

If you have big rims like 18" or sumfing, your steering wheel will shake at that speed.

**bennjamin** · 20-05-2005 11:57 PM

I tak eit you reach this speed on the TRACK . . .

Anyway , go get a professional front and rear wheel alignment + wheel balance - SHOULD get rid of this shuddering. Then get back to us next time you are "on the track" !

**siba** · 21-05-2005 10:21 PM

ok well it wasnt on the track n i dont have big 18inch rims, iv been 220km/h on the freeway more than one time 'great fun you should try it'

**bennjamin** · 21-05-2005 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by siba

ok well it wasnt on the track n i dont have big 18inch rims, iv been 220km/h on the freeway more than one time 'great fun you should try it'

you didnt get my subtle hint....remember people that police and insurance companies often view our forums...

ANYWAY - get a full alignment and wheel baalnce and see if that helps. !

**seihoa** · 21-05-2005 10:33 PM

LOL... he doesnt seem to take hints oh wellz go get ur wheelz checked !

**viperx** · 24-05-2005 10:25 PM

do you have a lock nut? they sometimes can be the cause of it. how are your tyres? check the balancing and alignment. if that doesn't work, also check if you've got a loose steering rack (freeplay in the steering) it can cause problems at certain speeds.