vibrations at 55 mph? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

pa0pa0 · 10-14-2005, 10:59 PM

hi, n00b here. i just became a proud owner of a 240SX coupe a few days ago but i have one little problem. around 55/60 mph, the car starts to vibrate a little. does anyone know what this means..?

also, i have about $2500 to spend on mods. i need some advice of which way i should mod the car. i wanna spend my money wisely.

DP_Michelle G · 10-14-2005, 11:12 PM

as for the vibrations search and you will find grasshoppa :} what do you plan on doing with the car road racing,drag or drift?

Indolent · 10-14-2005, 11:12 PM

your wheels/tires need balancing, give it a full tune-up, stock's the best lol

**Phlip** · 10-15-2005, 12:47 AM

15" Tires: $250-$375
Balancing for existing tires (if still serviceable): $10/tire (or so)
4-wheel alignment: $59.99

... assume a bad day, you need new tires, my Kumhos cost me $252 mounted to the wheel and balanced, skip balancing, as I got new tires, and alignment, another 60 bucks. I was STILL way under 2.5k and the vibration was gone. You have $2500 to spend? Stop asking questions and start with the common sense things, THEN question when that doesn't work.

g6civcx · 10-16-2005, 07:34 AM

Check your tension rods. Sometimes the bushing wears out and you can feel vibration in the wheel at speed.

ledzeppelin240 · 10-16-2005, 11:35 PM

Always have your tires balanced, unless you like cupped tires and the vibration. Even though the tires are new they still need to be balanced to the rim.

I got it good, balancing is free and so are my wheel alignments. Working in a shop saves me so much money.

hi.im.kaji · 10-17-2005, 06:54 PM

maybe even the wheels might be bent a little.....that can cause vibration

10-14-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
pa0pa0 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: jersey Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vibrations at 55 mph? hi, n00b here. i just became a proud owner of a 240SX coupe a few days ago but i have one little problem. around 55/60 mph, the car starts to vibrate a little. does anyone know what this means..? also, i have about $2500 to spend on mods. i need some advice of which way i should mod the car. i wanna spend my money wisely.

10-15-2005, 12:47 AM	#4
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	15" Tires: $250-$375 Balancing for existing tires (if still serviceable): $10/tire (or so) 4-wheel alignment: $59.99 ... assume a bad day, you need new tires, my Kumhos cost me $252 mounted to the wheel and balanced, skip balancing, as I got new tires, and alignment, another 60 bucks. I was STILL way under 2.5k and the vibration was gone. You have $2500 to spend? Stop asking questions and start with the common sense things, THEN question when that doesn't work. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

10-16-2005, 11:35 PM	#6
ledzeppelin240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sinse Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Always have your tires balanced, unless you like cupped tires and the vibration. Even though the tires are new they still need to be balanced to the rim. I got it good, balancing is free and so are my wheel alignments. Working in a shop saves me so much money. __________________ Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. Looking for: JDM S13 OEM Sideskirts

10-14-2005, 11:12 PM	#2
DP_Michelle G Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Anaheim/OC Age: 42 Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	as for the vibrations search and you will find grasshoppa :} what do you plan on doing with the car road racing,drag or drift?

10-14-2005, 11:12 PM	#3
Indolent Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. Cal, Riverside Area Posts: 1,110 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	your wheels/tires need balancing, give it a full tune-up, stock's the best lol

10-16-2005, 07:34 AM	#5
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Check your tension rods. Sometimes the bushing wears out and you can feel vibration in the wheel at speed.

10-17-2005, 06:54 PM	#7
hi.im.kaji Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BAY AREA Posts: 82 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe even the wheels might be bent a little.....that can cause vibration