Intermittent front wheel vibration?

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  • jeffluvse30s
    Member
    • Sep 2008
    • 60

    #1

    Intermittent front wheel vibration?

    Holds straight most of the time but occasionally begins to shake erratically. Not sure if it makes a difference but its an e28. Hypothesis's appreciated.
    Last edited by jeffluvse30s; 10-01-2009, 08:23 PM.
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  • Asbradley21
    E30 Mastermind
    • Jun 2008
    • 1938

    #2
    probably threw a weight. Go get it balanced.

    S54B32 swap in progress. Status: Getting There

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    • jeffluvse30s
      Member
      • Sep 2008
      • 60

      #3
      Thanks, just did a few hours ago. Problem continues....? Could it be somethings loose in the steering rack assembly?
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      • bimmerboy08
        Grease Monkey
        • Apr 2009
        • 353

        #4
        aftermarket or stock wheels?
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        • jeffluvse30s
          Member
          • Sep 2008
          • 60

          #5
          recently switched to 225/60/14 F&R. Stock suspension.
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          • bimmerboy08
            Grease Monkey
            • Apr 2009
            • 353

            #6
            well if they were inexpensive aftermarket wheels, you might need hubcentric rings, but it sounds like you are still on stock wheels so nix that.
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            • Asbradley21
              E30 Mastermind
              • Jun 2008
              • 1938

              #7
              Might be a balljoint. Jack up the car and start shaking stuff around.

              S54B32 swap in progress. Status: Getting There

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              • jeffluvse30s
                Member
                • Sep 2008
                • 60

                #8
                Will do, see how it turns out. Thanks again for help.
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                • downernsp
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 1932

                  #9
                  low speeds or high speed?
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                  • SamE30e
                    R3V Elite
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 4319

                    #10
                    Mine does it too and I have brand new ball joints.
                    1985 325e 2.8 Turbo VEMS

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                    • Naplm00
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 1573

                      #11
                      mine was caused by worn out Control arm bushings and worn tie rods
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                      • quickervicar
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 1197

                        #12
                        My Rabbit's was a worn tie rod.

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                        • jeffluvse30s
                          Member
                          • Sep 2008
                          • 60

                          #13
                          Didnt get under nor did it happen at all today. Varies, 30-60 and or 60+mph. Stock e21's. Control arm bushings are solid. Tie rods could use replacing.
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                          • graphikg
                            Banned
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 1614

                            #14
                            Or it could be the problem I have. Warped tires.

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                            • jeffluvse30s
                              Member
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 60

                              #15
                              With your tires isnt it consistant?
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