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Steering oscillates over small bumps/imperfections

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Auraraptor, Jan 6, 2005.

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  1. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #1 Auraraptor, Jan 6, 2005
    The steering shakes every time I go over a bump. Worse the bump, worse the shake. Thoughts?
     
  2. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tbakowsky, Jan 6, 2005
    Check all front end components, ball joints,tie rod ends,bushings for excessive movement. Check your shocks to be sure they are in good working order aswell. Also have a look at the condition of your tiers. Worn down tread, shifted belt..even low tire pressure can produce this symptom.
    If all checks out..make sure you alignment is in order and the car is not "dog tracking" etc. Almost forgot..incorrectly balanced wheel can do this aswell.
     
  3. GrigioGuy

    GrigioGuy Splenda Daddy
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    #3 GrigioGuy, Jan 6, 2005
    You're talking about the skittering feeling, or the tramlining at high speed? Both my 328 and the 308 I drove felt that way.
     
  4. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #4 Auraraptor, Jan 6, 2005
    It oscillates a bit over bad roads as if the tire was misbalanced..but aside from over imperfections, it drives fine. (and I know bad roads here in Baltimore).

    What to do about tramlining if everything checks out ok? (from the components to the alignment)
     
  5. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #5 Verell, Jan 6, 2005
    See tbakowski's previous response.
     

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