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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Hey Everyone,

My car's been vibrating lately and i haven't been doing anything about it. (at 60mph - 80mph)

I think its the wheel balancing, but it didn't start vibrating until i lowered the coilovers recently.

Do you guys think its alignment? or is it wheel balance? or is it the worst scenario, bent rim?

There are no leaks or any problems at the moment.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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I would think you need an alignment since you changed the ride height/messed with the suspension

did you ever find out why one of your wheels was losing psi's?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='914419' date='Jun 17 2009, 10:08 AM
did you ever find out why one of your wheels was losing psi's?
It was because of the seal. It has been fixed.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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the car usually vibrates at 60mph when wheels are unbalanced. It could be a bent rim too but i recomend you to go and do the balance, they'll tell you what's wrong.

balance is usually like $50 and it is recomended to do it every 5-10k.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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+1 most likely a balancing issue

Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='914475' date='Jun 17 2009, 07:52 AM
the car usually vibrates at 60mph when wheels are unbalanced. It could be a bent rim too but i recomend you to go and do the balance, they'll tell you what's wrong.

balance is usually like $50 and it is recomended to do it every 5-10k.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I think mine needs to be balanced too, been shaking and my rear tire keeps losing pressure.
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