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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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bumpy ride on the highway!

everytime im on the highway, even if im going round 60-70 or more the car starts shaking and the ride starts getting bumpy, so i was thinking it might be the tire rods since it was shaking so bad, or suspension but i dont really think so.

Any help id appreciate it
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Sounds like your tires might need to be balanced.

What car do you have? Is it stock?

This place is somewhat nearby you if you need a rotary specialist to check out the car http://www.pfsupercars.com/
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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mkay ill look into it, but other than tires, is there anything that could cause that? and its a 1989 GTU non turbo convertible

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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Doubtful. Its definitely not the tie rods.
What rims, tires and suspension are on the car?
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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have you checked your tires? my DD did this and all it needed was balancing, took it to a tire shop and boom no more vibration.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Deffinately a balancing problem..
have you hit any major pot holes? could be a buckle that you wouldnt really notice at lower speeds..
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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well the suspension and rims are stock, but the tires are toyo i believe, and yea i think its a balancing problem because even if its low speed, it still bumps so
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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it would be more than worth it to take it to the tyre place (EDIT: That you got them fitted) and give these symptomns to them, theyll soon sort you out, and for free i should hope!

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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sounds like a balancing problem or could be a bent wheel. Take it to a tire shop and have them check it out..
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