ClaireRZ-S Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 God i hate when the steerling wheels starts to shake . Got new coilovers fitted last week and when i hit about 120km - 130km the steering wheel starts to shake like mad. The car was tracked the weekend as it was way off but made no difference, does anyone know what would caused it to shake just from changing my suspension?? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Were the wheels balanced when you had the tracking done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Were the wheels balanced when you had the tracking done? No but i assume i'd only need to do this if the wheels were moved around it was happening before i got the car tracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You may have lost a balance weight from one of your wheels Claire. To begin with you'd need to take the front wheels off and check for a small clean patch on the rim behind the spokes. This clean spot may only be evident if it is a recent development, if its been a problem for a while you'll only know for sure if you get the front wheels balanced. In fact just bring the car to a decent tyre depot and get them to check and balance the wheels, that way you won't need to re-do the manicure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Edit: What he said ^^ Well if they have thrown a weight they might be way out at the moment, something cheap and easy to get checked if you've elimated the possibility of something not being bolted on properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csa Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had (have) this problem too. got the wheels balanced but it turned out to be the wheels themselves that are a bit oval. So they are beeing corrected and refurbed over the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had (have) this problem too. got the wheels balanced but it turned out to be the wheels themselves that are a bit oval. So they are beeing corrected and refurbed over the winter Everything worked ok before the suspension was changed and i know he didn't damage my wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Alright guys do i only need to get the front whees done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had the same problem, turned out N\S front wheel was slightly buckled and also the plastic (collars?) were not in good nick so replaced with some steel ones. Now its very smooth over 100mph but was shaking like crazy at 60mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 as above...also called 'spigot' ? rings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had the same problem, turned out N\S front wheel was slightly buckled and also the plastic (collars?) were not in good nick so replaced with some steel ones. Now its very smooth over 100mph but was shaking like crazy at 60mph! Good point, could a spigot ring have dropped out of the wheel when you were changing parts over? I took a Hyundai Coupe in PX for another car once, none of the alloys had the rings in, very scary to drive beyond walking pace but smooth as you like once these were fitted. If you normally have spigot rings whip the wheels off again and check they are still there, one might not be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I took a Hyundai Coupe in PX Poor you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Poor you. Dam beat me too it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Poor you. Indeed, it was a dark purple automatic too, not the most desirable machine but it sold on quickly enough. Colour was a lot like the Skyline dark purple that jumps out in the sunlight, sadly the rest of the car was nothing like a Skyline. Luckily I only had to drive it around the block to check it was OK, it didn't become a daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Had same problem on mine, had them balanced, checked over aligned still didnt fix it. Turns out it was the spigot rings. got mine for £15 for 4 of the. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Cool thanks sure ill check the spigot ring are these the plastic bits you see inside the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Cool thanks sure ill check the spigot ring are these the plastic bits you see inside the wheels? sure is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 but you should have all four wheels properly balanced as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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