Vibration from first to second, and over 60mph

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  • SacE30
    Banned
    • Oct 2011
    • 366

    #1

    Vibration from first to second, and over 60mph

    hey r3v

    Im getting some very irritating vibrations from first to second and speeds over 60mph. Anybody know whats going on? alignment? tires?
  • Vince30
    R3VLimited
    • May 2009
    • 2318

    #2
    I would guess its your Guibo.

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    • Cronopoulos
      R3VLimited
      • Jul 2011
      • 2187

      #3
      CSB is also a common problem.


      Project log -- DIRTY 30

      2.7i * Megasquirt tuned * E85 powered

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      • Texas Toast
        E30 Addict
        • Jan 2011
        • 510

        #4
        Where is the vibration coming from?!

        More info would help...
        Wrecking cars, closing bars.

        Tie rod spacers for sale: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=245785

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        • jlevie
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2006
          • 13530

          #5
          Without seeing the car in person, a failing CSB and binding u-joints in the driveshaft would be my guess. If the vibration is worse in the lowest gears with more generous use of the throttle, the CSB and drive shaft are the probable culprits.
          The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
          Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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          • SacE30
            Banned
            • Oct 2011
            • 366

            #6
            The vibration is mostly the steering wheel... well basically the whole car.. I changed the guibo and CSB. I have to take it back to the shop then. I NEED to get it fixed asap, its very irratating.

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            • drez14
              Wrencher
              • Jun 2011
              • 211

              #7
              Try checking the cv joint on the axles. My friend had a similar problem and it turned out her cv boots leaked and all the grease out, causing the vibration. it seemed very unlikely to me, but replacements fixed the problem.

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              • jlevie
                R3V OG
                • Nov 2006
                • 13530

                #8
                Originally posted by SacE30
                The vibration is mostly the steering wheel... well basically the whole car.. I changed the guibo and CSB. I have to take it back to the shop then. I NEED to get it fixed asap, its very irratating.
                If you feel the vibration in the steering wheel, the front suspension or engine misfires are the likely cause.
                The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                • ParsedOut
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Sep 2005
                  • 1437

                  #9
                  Tie rods
                  Control arm bushings
                  Balljoints

                  In that order.

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                  • Rezzato
                    Noobie
                    • Dec 2011
                    • 5

                    #10
                    Transmission mounts? Mine were so old and worn they both split and I had vibrations. Accelerate hard in 1st gear without holding the shifter and see if it moves on its own. That might tell you if they are faulty.

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                    • SacE30
                      Banned
                      • Oct 2011
                      • 366

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rezzato
                      Transmission mounts? Mine were so old and worn they both split and I had vibrations. Accelerate hard in 1st gear without holding the shifter and see if it moves on its own. That might tell you if they are faulty.
                      I changed the transmission mounts, Im going to try the motor mounts now. its very irritating driving it right now

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                      • SacE30
                        Banned
                        • Oct 2011
                        • 366

                        #12
                        Originally posted by GatoEnFuego
                        Tie rods
                        Control arm bushings
                        Balljoints

                        In that order.
                        I changed all of that recently bro.. one thing i can try is motor mounts. i also changed the CSB

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                        • ParsedOut
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Sep 2005
                          • 1437

                          #13
                          then the u-joints in your driveshaft are toast.

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