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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Question loose steering/vibrating at high speed

I didn't know which section to put this is, cos i dunno what the exact problem is.
At high speed 70mph+ on the interstate especially.
The steering wheel will become very loose, along with the actual feel of the front end.
Plus the steering wheel vibrates pretty badly.
I have to hold on with both hands tight, cos it feels like if i sneeze i will loose control and go flying into a guard rail.

Here are my suspension/aero mods

Tires: 215/40/17 Nankang NS-1 Radials
Nex SS Coilovers
Energy Suspension Front Sway End Links/bushings
Filled front motor mount
NSC engine damper
Evo 8 rear spoiler
lower tie bar


also the alignment is SLIGHTLY out. the steering wheel sits at about 100 degrees to go straight. Also at lower speeds the handling is amazing, and the car dips and turns like a fighter jet.

any suggestions?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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sounds like you need to have the wheels balanced, and the steering properly aligned...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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just had the wheels balanced. the tires where only put on last november
although they may have done a crap job
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i had the same thing when i first got my car but it went away on its own
and i have no idea what it is
sorry =/
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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check the ball joints and tire rod ends.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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i will take it into mitsu and have them do an alignment, and check the ball joints & tie rod ends
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Check the drive axles for play as well.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by crypto
just had the wheels balanced. the tires where only put on last november
although they may have done a crap job
If one wheel weight fell off, that'd totally screw up the balance. Couldn't hurt to have the balance checked just to make sure it's still 100%...
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Looked at the brakes lately? How old are your rotors/pads?
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