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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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stearing wheel shakes above 75mph

when ever im on the freeway going at least 75 or over, the stearing wheel shakes really bad. my watch starts flying all over the place and you can see ym entire arm shaking. im on 18's with intrax springs and tokico HPs, and all the tires have the proper ammount of air? is this caused just because of the size of the rims and the suspension setup? thanks.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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are your tires balanced? alignment check? do you have a bent rim?
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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definatly try getting them balanced first (cheapest). then look to alignment. imo
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by thekenone
definatly try getting them balanced first (cheapest). then look to alignment. imo
and if that doesnt work....i dunno
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 96stillen_max
when ever im on the freeway going at least 75 or over, the stearing wheel shakes really bad. my watch starts flying all over the place and you can see ym entire arm shaking. im on 18's with intrax springs and tokico HPs, and all the tires have the proper ammount of air? is this caused just because of the size of the rims and the suspension setup? thanks.
how low are the intrax springs? - also how is your ride with intrax and tokico hp's at like 40-45 bouncy, stiff, or somthing else - do u like it?
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 95maxcntrljrsy
how low are the intrax springs? - also how is your ride with intrax and tokico hp's at like 40-45 bouncy, stiff, or somthing else - do u like it?

springs are about 1.7" lower in the front and 1.5" in the back. the ride is really stiff, but i dont mind it cus teh handling is amazing.



Originally Posted by mymaxlvsattn
are your tires balanced? alignment check? do you have a bent rim?


they are aligned and balanced as far as i know, but my front right rim does have a crack in it which requires me to re-fill the tire about once a day, but even when the air is fine it still shakes. is that crack the problem?
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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but my front right rim does have a crack in it which requires me to re-fill the tire about once a day, but even when the air is fine it still shakes. is that crack the problem?
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probably...
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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Do you have hub centric rings?? If not i would suggest getting them. I think they run aroun $30, give or take 10??
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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take a look at your lower control arms and tie rods
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Its the Maxima stock bumper etc.... If you get a Stillen or a aerodynamic kit all the lips push the force down... which pushes your car down. The reason you feel it shaking or feeling light is because your car is actually pulling up.
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