3rd Gen / L98 Engine Tech 1982 - 1992 Engine Related

Im picking up bad vibrations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 12:43 PM
  #1  
Pro
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Im picking up bad vibrations

Especially when going over 60mph. At about 65 it is apparent. But, at about 70 it is reasonable. Over 70 is almost deadly (feels like the car is going to ride off the road).

These are on brand new roads as well. The county/state decided to fix up the highways and interstate lately so its been a good testing ground.

BTW I can cruise in my truck at 100mph with no problem at all. There seriosuly has to be something wrong with the camaro if my truck can do that.

I was thinking 1)Wheel balance, 2)Driveshaft, 3)Bad tires

Iv only had the car for a few months.

If it turns out to be the driveshaft, what is a good replacement (aluminum?) and where from?

Appreciate it.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 03:10 PM
  #2  
IROC-T's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 866
From: So.Cal on the Best coast
Ok,I'm first(not randomly)this time. Your vibration dose it seem to come from the front of the car or does it come from under it? There are several things to look at. Let me know where you think the vibation is comming from.

T.


You can PM if you want will cut down on confusion.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 04:45 PM
  #3  
firebirdjosh's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 969
From: Massachusetts
My car does this once I hit 90 on normal roads. On those brand new super smooth asphault ones I can do 105ish. I wonder if they all do this as well.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 04:57 PM
  #4  
Pro
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I had the wheels balanced today. Seemed to help some, but the shakes are still defintely there.
And it doesnt seem to come the front... more like underneath near the rear.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 06:25 PM
  #5  
BigCasino87GTA's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 65
From: Chillin' with Frank, Dino, Sammy and Pete at the Sands!
I'd take another look at the rims, one of them could be bent.
Old Sep 6, 2003 | 11:34 PM
  #6  
IROC-T's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 866
From: So.Cal on the Best coast
Change your U-joints,both front and rear. By all means check the rims,to make sure they are true. If it is bad you will be able to see ,just by spinning the rims on the car. While you have the drive shaft out check the trans mount,if it is bad change it now and I would recommend going poly,it's alittle stronger than stock.

T.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4586
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
2
Apr 29, 2015 01:43 PM
PFYC
Supporting Vendor Group Purchases and Sales
0
Apr 16, 2015 09:57 AM
karnykamaro
LT1 Based Engine Tech
15
Feb 2, 2015 01:37 PM
AlaskaZ28
LT1 Based Engine Tech
9
Jan 1, 2015 12:30 PM
mattszm6
LT1 Based Engine Tech
7
Dec 14, 2014 07:09 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:08 AM.