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dued · 08-20-2007, 09:41 PM

I had a front end collision about 6 months ago. The frame damage included a ripped out bumper support bolt and bent up radiator support.The damage was repaired by a body shop that bent the metal back into place (to save costs rather than having them weld in new support.) The car is currently repaired with all panels aligned properly, so I'm assuming that the frame is in proper alignment. Now that I drive the car up to 65, i get a noticeable steering wheel vibration, but past that it isn't so bad (80+). Is this frame still good? What could be causing this?

azndoc · 08-20-2007, 09:46 PM

did you check to see if any of the suspension components were damaged?

JDMwannaBE · 08-20-2007, 09:47 PM

my s14 was hit the same way on the passenger side but didnt touch the frame rails. you should be able to see them beside the engine on each side to check for damage. have you had the front end checked? get your allignment checked, along with your toe, and camber, and caster. go to a good shop though, alot of people dont know how to correct all that. a reputable shop would be able to provide you with a printout of what they corrected so request one if you can. it doesnt look bad from the pics though. good luck

babowc · 08-20-2007, 09:52 PM

My car had similar damage, it didnt look too bad from the outside, but the VERY front of the rail was kinked.
Nothing enough to affect alignment issues nor body panel alignment issues either.

Alignment.. like others said, just take it to a quality shop and they should be able to figure it out.
Plus, check your bushings/linkage and most importantly your lugnuts..
lol, I've seen people complain of juddering/shaking and it was the lug nuts.

Get the wheel completely flush on the hub/rotor while the wheels are completely off the ground.
then drop it and torque it down.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-20-2007, 09:52 PM

Alignment and get your wheels balanced...

burnsauto · 08-20-2007, 10:09 PM

could be suspension or steering, could be the alignment, bent wheel/wheel out of balance, wheel bearing....

i'd jack up the front end (rested on jackstands, not just a jack alone) and give everything the once over.

TheTimanator · 08-20-2007, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Alignment and get your wheels balanced...

x2 that'll either fix your issue or tell you what you need to do to fix the vibration

streetborotougepimp · 08-21-2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Alignment and get your wheels balanced...

X3. if the vibration goes away then its in the wheel. get them balanced. Im almost willing to bet money the vibration goes away. if not then you got a bent wheel.

StaticX27 · 08-20-2007, 10:38 PM

Could be a bent rim

dued · 08-21-2007, 12:19 AM

I can't believe I forgot to mention that I had a really good alignment on it also, after repairs. I have also tested car with even tire pressure, slight improvement. I was thinking suspension damage?

sneakerjunkie · 08-21-2007, 12:25 AM

how much did it cost u to get it pulld bak. cause i need mine pulld bak. so i was jw on idealy wat im lookin at? thanks

dued · 08-23-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sneakerjunkie

how much did it cost u to get it pulld bak. cause i need mine pulld bak. so i was jw on idealy wat im lookin at? thanks

cost $2000 for parts and paint

Gumballf355 · 08-21-2007, 04:58 AM

Just try rebalancing your front wheels first.

08-20-2007, 09:41 PM	#1
dued Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Front End crash, now car shakes? I had a front end collision about 6 months ago. The frame damage included a ripped out bumper support bolt and bent up radiator support.The damage was repaired by a body shop that bent the metal back into place (to save costs rather than having them weld in new support.) The car is currently repaired with all panels aligned properly, so I'm assuming that the frame is in proper alignment. Now that I drive the car up to 65, i get a noticeable steering wheel vibration, but past that it isn't so bad (80+). Is this frame still good? What could be causing this?

08-20-2007, 09:47 PM	#3
JDMwannaBE Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kentucky Age: 40 Posts: 330 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my s14 was hit the same way on the passenger side but didnt touch the frame rails. you should be able to see them beside the engine on each side to check for damage. have you had the front end checked? get your allignment checked, along with your toe, and camber, and caster. go to a good shop though, alot of people dont know how to correct all that. a reputable shop would be able to provide you with a printout of what they corrected so request one if you can. it doesnt look bad from the pics though. good luck __________________

08-20-2007, 09:52 PM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Alignment and get your wheels balanced... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-20-2007, 10:09 PM	#6
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	could be suspension or steering, could be the alignment, bent wheel/wheel out of balance, wheel bearing.... i'd jack up the front end (rested on jackstands, not just a jack alone) and give everything the once over. __________________

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08-20-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	did you check to see if any of the suspension components were damaged?

08-20-2007, 09:52 PM	#4
babowc Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: G.NET Posts: 2,659 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	My car had similar damage, it didnt look too bad from the outside, but the VERY front of the rail was kinked. Nothing enough to affect alignment issues nor body panel alignment issues either. Alignment.. like others said, just take it to a quality shop and they should be able to figure it out. Plus, check your bushings/linkage and most importantly your lugnuts.. lol, I've seen people complain of juddering/shaking and it was the lug nuts. Get the wheel completely flush on the hub/rotor while the wheels are completely off the ground. then drop it and torque it down.

08-20-2007, 10:38 PM	#9
StaticX27 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rowland heights, CA Age: 41 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Could be a bent rim

08-21-2007, 12:19 AM	#10
dued Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I can't believe I forgot to mention that I had a really good alignment on it also, after repairs. I have also tested car with even tire pressure, slight improvement. I was thinking suspension damage?

08-21-2007, 12:25 AM	#11
sneakerjunkie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: HELLA norcal Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	how much did it cost u to get it pulld bak. cause i need mine pulld bak. so i was jw on idealy wat im lookin at? thanks

08-21-2007, 04:58 AM	#13
Gumballf355 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 45 Posts: 605 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just try rebalancing your front wheels first.