RE: E30 highway vibrations

[John Bolhuis <bolhuijo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 alex.fadeev@domain.elided wrote:

> Adam Lazur [mailto:adam@domain.elided] wrote:
> > 
> > I begin to feel mild vibrations around 45 or 50 in both the steering
> > wheel, shift knob, and a little in the gas pedal when the vibrations
> > get worse. If I increase speed to 60 it gets worse and I get a more
> > serious vibration and a slight hum. The vibration then varies in 
> > severity all the way up to 80.
> 
> Adam,
> 55-65 mph vibration are frequently either out of balance tires or bent
> wheels. 
> Just for kicks, swap your front/rear wheels and see if the vibration gets
> better/moves to the back of the car.

 Nobody has brought up the possibility of worn suspension
bushings.  These can cause vibrations too.  Have 'em checked!

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