Transmission or Suspension Problem

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Nov 23, 2003 | 10:23 AM

six1five

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Transmission or Suspension Problem

When I'm driving at 65 mph or higher on the highway (in 5th gear), I get a lot of vibration in the car. You can feel it through the seat, the steering wheel, and I guess through the rest of the car.

Is it something wrong with my 5th gear? Or is it just that the sport tuned suspension gives a bumpy ride at higher speeds?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

P.S.-I used to drive a civic dx automatic before, so my car knowledge isn't that great. Sorry if I sound like a big newbie.

Nov 23, 2003 | 10:31 AM

slvrsti

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it could be alot of things.could be tire balance,rims ,driveshaft balance or even something else.is the car stock or modified?stock wheels?what year/model is it? can you make the vib. in fourth gear at the same speed?have you rotated your wheels lately?just try'n to help.it could be a very simple fix.

Nov 23, 2003 | 04:12 PM

six1five

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i got the same vibration going the same speed in 4th gear too.

it's a stock 2000 2.5 RS sedan

Nov 23, 2003 | 07:24 PM

Kevin M

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It's most likely wheel/tire related if it's speed dependent.

Nov 23, 2003 | 09:05 PM

robb

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Car Info: 2003 Silver WRX Sedan, 1982 Corvette Collectors Ed.

My 03 rex doesnt like 5th gear at 65. Thats less than 3k rpm if i recall (im not there often) and my car will chater if i stomp on it there.....use 4th....and see if its still there...

Just an idea from a technical retard.

Dec 1, 2003 | 04:12 PM

BongMan

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yea I'm with that monkey, Ban SUVS. It sounds like a tire/wheel balance issue. If you have another set of tires drive on those and see what happens. If the same problem occurs then I would say it's a wheel bearing or something to that effect. Hopefully it's a tire/wheel weight got knocked off.

otherwise pray that your warranty covers it, or you'll be mad.