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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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So.. I was driving and at around 4k rpms I can hear this vibration coming from passenger side. I took everything out of my car thinking it was something inside but it still does it. I tried reving up to 4k in neutral and it doesn't do it. Only when its in gear. Anybody have theories? Anything helps. Thanks!
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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maybe exhaust? might have a ding in it? Idk. Only when I'm in gear is what puzzles me.
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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how crazy is the vibration? it is a subaru after all. haha
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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It's pretty noticeable and it wasn't there before. I'm unsure of what it could be but if I can't figure it out by my next oil change then I'll just ask the dealership if they could check it.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 12:15 AM
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I'm sure you're just fine. My Subaru makes a weird noise here and there and yours will probably go away.
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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My money is on an out of place bushing causing your exhaust to hit the heatshield underneath. I had this issue with my invidia until I got new bushings. But I think you are still on stock exhaust, eh?
Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Any CELS on?
Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Still on stock exhaust. What bushing? and what are CELS? Thanks guys!
Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Oh. Yeah there are no lights on, it's just an annoying vibration right around 4k rpm. It's starting to **** me off.
Old Jan 15, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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yeah exhaust or panels coming loose already
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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I'm going to check my exhaust and panels tomorrow. And anything else that could be lose. Thanks guys.
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:07 AM
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it could be the cold weather. All the panels and stuff shrink a little and start to rattle. When it warms up everything will expand and be snug again.
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