Steering Shake

[skyliner86]

Hey all,

i've got an R33 and between 100 and 120 kmh i get a vibration through the steering wheel.

I had a wheel balance and alignment but this hasn't helped.

Is there any steering components that could be worn and causing this?

Let me know if anyone has had the same problem.

Its really annoying and i want this fixed

Cheers guys

[gazza750]

wheel bearings maybe ?

[WA_R32]

i would think that its suspension related, i have the same problem in my 32 my front suspension bushes are worn so going to hopefully replace them soon and see if that fixes it but other than that have a look in the suspension thread or use the search function im sure you will find some help there

[Crans]

I have alos been told that if the front tires are old/not in good condition this can cause the problem. Balancing the tires wont help

[R DIRTY 3]

How were they balanced? With a cone adaptor or stud locator? Are you 100% sure the wheels are not buckled? Posiibly if its a cheap brand tyre it may have belt seperation and that will make it shake. Several things really but i doubt its suspension related, its wheels and/or tyres somehow.

[WA_R32]

actually i do have some old crappy tires on the front of my car at the moment so that could be the problem hey Brad how much for a new set of nolthane bushes for the front suspension on an r32 gts-t?

[Boostzor]

Yer i find this happens if you leave the car parked for a long time and it gets sun.

The tyres get funny shaped.

The only choice is replacing them. If its minor it goes away after a few 100ks on hot road.

[ossie_21]

<insert politically correct post about state limit being 110kph here>

ps check your tires, the tread is probably wearing unevenly which is common for performance cars

[RICCA]

i had the same problem tried a few things,

Then i just got new Brakes n Hubs and problem went away!

[cuppas]

are you sure the wheels were balanced correctly?

ive seen some dodgy stuff done...

[Levi_]

I got a bit of shake after the AHG Track Day last year, because I flat-spotted my front tyres. Done any skids? That might be the cause.

[heslo]

Check your rotors buddy, had the same problem that a wheel alignment wouldn't fix. As soon as I replaced my rotors, all gone, turns out they were shagged

[Woodys]

Check your rotors buddy, had the same problem that a wheel alignment wouldn't fix. As soon as I replaced my rotors, all gone, turns out they were shagged

Had same prob here. Changed rotors and the problem went away. Check your wear on rotors you will spot it if it is warped slightly.

[sl33py]

Check this thread out. Will give you some ideas. Hopefully you solve the problem quicker and cheaper than the mess I had to go through (which ended up being 'if in doubt, throw it out).

Yooooou, Shook Me aaaalll niiiight loooong.

[iz32]

just another experience to add.....

same prob. had full wheel and tyre balance n align and everything was sweet except right front castor out slightly... (non adjustable) new adjustables fixed it....