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c_mancuyas8 · 10-17-2011, 01:42 AM

so heres there problem when i go 60 mph or over my car steering wheel shakes and so does the car.i have had my wheels balanced, my suspension checked and my frame looked at to make sure it isnt warped. people tell me its a rim but wouldnt a rim do it at any speed? any info will be greatly appreciated.

DennisC · 10-17-2011, 11:46 AM

I had the same problem on my S14 (steering wheel shaking over 60mph) so I changed my inner and outer tie rods and steering rack bushings. Then I got a alignment and now it drives perfectly fine.

c_mancuyas8 · 10-17-2011, 09:52 PM

Thanks I had my suspension checked and they said it was ok but I will look again a little closer

Dorifto Machine · 10-17-2011, 10:22 PM

I'm having the same issues. Had alignment. Changed inner and outer tie rods. But I believe it might be the tires are cambered from previous owner driving on blown struts with lowering springs. We shall find out soon!

c_mancuyas8 · 10-17-2011, 10:30 PM

^ lmk bc I just changed the rears but not the fronts yet

Dorifto Machine · 10-17-2011, 10:44 PM

Yea man will do .

Changing out all struts then test driving had a clearance issue with kyb agx struts rubbing the tires. Once I get that fixed with some spacers, Ill see if it takes care of the wobble.

What are you running for suspension?

Rally240sx.com · 10-17-2011, 10:48 PM

maybe a flat spot on the tire? have you locked up your tires bad lately?

sickstatus · 10-17-2011, 11:01 PM

I kinda have the same problem, but once I brake the wheel wobbles. It started happening after my alignment. Car drives straight but only wobbles under braking like I said.

c_mancuyas8 · 10-17-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sickstatus

I kinda have the same problem, but once I brake the wheel wobbles. It started happening after my alignment. Car drives straight but only wobbles under braking like I said.

This is actually a different problem I think. Mine is only at 60-80 in or out of throttle but not under braking. I dont know if youve already checked but it sounds like you may have bad rotors.

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Originally Posted by Rally240sx.com

maybe a flat spot on the tire? have you locked up your tires bad lately?

No not at all and had tires balanced and stil no luck

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Originally Posted by Photool

Yea man will do .

Changing out all struts then test driving had a clearance issue with kyb agx struts rubbing the tires. Once I get that fixed with some spacers, Ill see if it takes care of the wobble.

What are you running for suspension?

Ok thanks. Im on megan coils

DennisC · 10-18-2011, 12:18 AM

Have you checked tie rods?

c_mancuyas8 · 10-18-2011, 12:50 AM

I had it all checked at a shop but Im going to take another look at them myself

JoshGentry · 10-18-2011, 11:23 AM

My buddy was having the same problem, and it turned out to be his rotors. People argued that rotors would only cause a shake while braking. But once we changed out his front rotors, the shaking stopped at high speeds and on braking.

Sileighty_85 · 10-18-2011, 03:21 PM

I have a similar issue on my S14 but have reason to believe its my Rack and Pinion bushings.
Since I have Stance Outer TRE and Tein Inners

Just got in my OEM R&P bushing set so well see if that fixes my issue

c_mancuyas8 · 10-18-2011, 11:27 PM

gonna check the rotors or at least get them turned

nissansrdub · 10-19-2011, 10:48 PM

.........woops

Dorifto Machine · 10-20-2011, 07:04 PM

Replaced my struts and rotated tires. My Wobble is gone now!

foxystyle · 10-20-2011, 07:16 PM

Its your tension rods, check them out. After years they become worn at the brushings. Get some adjustable ones if all else fails.

DennisC · 10-21-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxystyle

Its your tension rods, check them out. After years they become worn at the brushings. Get some adjustable ones if all else fails.

I forgot to mention, I put in adjustable tension rods too before getting the alignment and the shaking went away.

obsolete · 10-21-2011, 02:07 PM

bent rims, unbalance tires, steering rack bushings, loose engine mounts

emack240StL · 12-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickstatus

I kinda have the same problem, but once I brake the wheel wobbles. It started happening after my alignment. Car drives straight but only wobbles under braking like I said.

i have the same problem in my s14(braking wheel wobble) i'm replacing tie rods soon. did you ever solve your problems, if not tie rods what else should i replace while i'm down there?

Jez · 12-21-2011, 09:46 PM

Had the same problem with my 14, the tread on my front tires were seperating due to old age, so many things it could be. 60 mph wobble is normally wheel balance.

emack240StL · 12-21-2011, 10:02 PM

i have always noticed the slight wheel wobble around 60 and never been concerned. However, when i break lightly from around 60 i get a lot of wheel wobble but when braking hard or with downshift wobble goes away(strange). I have always assumed that if could be a few things which could include: tie rods, brake rotors, balancing, uneven tire wear(lowered car, uneven tire wear in rear and when rotated to front tires wouldn't sit flat as they if they didn't have uneven wear). Anyway, I am replacing my tie rods because they the outers are worn out, and im going to have the rotors spun while i have everything taken apart.Ii'll update with whatever results i find.

Dorifto Machine · 12-22-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by emack240StL

i have always noticed the slight wheel wobble around 60 and never been concerned. However, when i break lightly from around 60 i get a lot of wheel wobble but when braking hard or with downshift wobble goes away(strange). I have always assumed that if could be a few things which could include: tie rods, brake rotors, balancing, uneven tire wear(lowered car, uneven tire wear in rear and when rotated to front tires wouldn't sit flat as they if they didn't have uneven wear). Anyway, I am replacing my tie rods because they the outers are worn out, and im going to have the rotors spun while i have everything taken apart.Ii'll update with whatever results i find.

Your wobble sounds like it might be your Rotors or Brakes. Maybe a warped/frozen caliper or uneven rotor. Leaning more towards your rotors though.

10-17-2011, 01:42 AM	#1
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 37 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Steering wobble so heres there problem when i go 60 mph or over my car steering wheel shakes and so does the car.i have had my wheels balanced, my suspension checked and my frame looked at to make sure it isnt warped. people tell me its a rim but wouldnt a rim do it at any speed? any info will be greatly appreciated. __________________

10-17-2011, 09:52 PM	#3
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 37 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Thanks I had my suspension checked and they said it was ok but I will look again a little closer __________________

10-17-2011, 10:30 PM	#5
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 37 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	^ lmk bc I just changed the rears but not the fronts yet __________________

10-17-2011, 11:01 PM	#8
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I kinda have the same problem, but once I brake the wheel wobbles. It started happening after my alignment. Car drives straight but only wobbles under braking like I said. __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

10-18-2011, 12:50 AM	#11
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 37 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I had it all checked at a shop but Im going to take another look at them myself __________________

10-17-2011, 11:46 AM	#2
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I had the same problem on my S14 (steering wheel shaking over 60mph) so I changed my inner and outer tie rods and steering rack bushings. Then I got a alignment and now it drives perfectly fine.

10-17-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
Dorifto Machine Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando Fl. Posts: 698 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I'm having the same issues. Had alignment. Changed inner and outer tie rods. But I believe it might be the tires are cambered from previous owner driving on blown struts with lowering springs. We shall find out soon!

10-17-2011, 10:44 PM	#6
Dorifto Machine Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando Fl. Posts: 698 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Yea man will do . Changing out all struts then test driving had a clearance issue with kyb agx struts rubbing the tires. Once I get that fixed with some spacers, Ill see if it takes care of the wobble. What are you running for suspension?

10-17-2011, 10:48 PM	#7
Rally240sx.com Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 114 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe a flat spot on the tire? have you locked up your tires bad lately?

10-18-2011, 12:18 AM	#10
DennisC Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 581 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Have you checked tie rods?

10-18-2011, 11:23 AM	#12
JoshGentry Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saint Pauls, NC Age: 29 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My buddy was having the same problem, and it turned out to be his rotors. People argued that rotors would only cause a shake while braking. But once we changed out his front rotors, the shaking stopped at high speeds and on braking.

10-18-2011, 03:21 PM	#13
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have a similar issue on my S14 but have reason to believe its my Rack and Pinion bushings. Since I have Stance Outer TRE and Tein Inners Just got in my OEM R&P bushing set so well see if that fixes my issue __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

10-18-2011, 11:27 PM	#14
c_mancuyas8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greenwood s.c. Age: 37 Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	gonna check the rotors or at least get them turned __________________

10-19-2011, 10:48 PM	#15
nissansrdub Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 500 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	.........woops

10-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#16
Dorifto Machine Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando Fl. Posts: 698 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Replaced my struts and rotated tires. My Wobble is gone now!

10-20-2011, 07:16 PM	#17
foxystyle Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 909 Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its your tension rods, check them out. After years they become worn at the brushings. Get some adjustable ones if all else fails.

10-21-2011, 02:07 PM	#19
obsolete Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 717 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	bent rims, unbalance tires, steering rack bushings, loose engine mounts

12-21-2011, 09:46 PM	#21
Jez Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lethbridge, AB Age: 46 Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Had the same problem with my 14, the tread on my front tires were seperating due to old age, so many things it could be. 60 mph wobble is normally wheel balance.

12-21-2011, 10:02 PM	#22
emack240StL Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Louis Age: 33 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have always noticed the slight wheel wobble around 60 and never been concerned. However, when i break lightly from around 60 i get a lot of wheel wobble but when braking hard or with downshift wobble goes away(strange). I have always assumed that if could be a few things which could include: tie rods, brake rotors, balancing, uneven tire wear(lowered car, uneven tire wear in rear and when rotated to front tires wouldn't sit flat as they if they didn't have uneven wear). Anyway, I am replacing my tie rods because they the outers are worn out, and im going to have the rotors spun while i have everything taken apart.Ii'll update with whatever results i find.

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