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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Im getting a little vibration recently at 80+mph (private track etc ), recently had front brake pads, discs and braided hoses done.

Suspect tracking issue or tyre pressure which I will check as soon as poss, but has anyone else come across this problem before?

BTW, classic MY00 uk turbo, pretty much standard on 16's

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Presumebly you mean through the steering wheel if so get the wheels balanced
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Number of poss probs:

1.wheel kerbed?!
2.aftermarket wheels? i once bought aftermarket wheels and lasted for 6 months. ended buying oz's
3.Also could be tyres damage.
4. wheel balance.
5 alignment.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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yep through the steering wheel.
tyres and wheel not been damaged so could alignment or wheel needs balancing, cheers guys
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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What condition are your rear tyes in? - Not sure how it applies to a scoob , being 4WD - but certainly in a rear wheel drive car vibration will kick in when the tyres get to a certain level of wear
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Pete,
Not had a proper look to be honest, I know I will need new tryes in the next 1-2k miles but didnt realise tyre wear could also cause vibration. I will check when the suns up next and check tread etc, anything specific I should be looking for?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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A steering wheel vibration that appears about motorway speeds is usually a rear wheel out of balance.
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