Hello, NuB with a ???

[DOHCMERC]

Hi, Jack from Vegas posting. Have an '03 MM with 40K that is 100% stock. Because of this site, a Trilogy S/C is a future mod. Have talked to Todd TCE about brakes, his responses were lightning fast and informative.

Anyway, the reason I'm bugging you guys is there is a strange occillating vibration at aprox 80 MPH. I had Discount Tires re-balance everything to no avail.

I do have some brake pulsing (the reason I was inquiring about aftermarket rotors as opposed to re-surfacing)

Anyone with similar signs and symptoms?? I'm kinda thinking if rotors are warped it could be causing the problem....even though I've never had a car that did that before.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[Blackened300a]

there is a strange occillating vibration at aprox 80 MPH.

Welcome to the Site :welcome:

I had a Vibration at high speeds as well and it turned out to be a warped rotor in the rear. I wouldnt feel it in the pedal, Just above 65mph I would get a slight vibration that would drive me nuts!
You can resurface the rotors but sometimes depending where you go, It may not be 100% straight. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors are rather cheap for the Marauder and they make a noticable difference in stopping. Either Way you go with the rotors should be the solution to the vibration. If not,
Your Driveshaft may be the next thing to look at.

[RoyLPita]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the site.

I agree that the driveshaft could be the culprit. Was it removed before?

[Bradley G]

Try a search for road force balance.
This corrected my wheel vibe.
Welcome to the collective!

[Marauderjack]

BFG tires are famous for a slight vibration that comes and goes above 60 MPH!!:mad2: I had 3 sets of them and they all behaved the same way but I did not "Road Force" balance any of them......Never had to with other brands!!:argue:

My Nitto NT-555's are absolutely smooth at any speed which proved to me that the above must be true??:confused:

I'm not saying that tires are your only culprit but I'd sure look into them first!!:bows:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[rookie1]

"Road Force" balancing did the trick for me! It was a little more expensive than regular balancing but worth every penny. Had it done when I got realigned to carfixers specs.

[Bluerauder]

Hi, Jack from Vegas posting. Have an '03 MM with 40K that is 100% stock.
Hello, Jack and welcome :welcome1: to the MM.Net. Have you been driving this MM for the entire 40K or did you just pick it up used??

[duhtroll]

This could also be your bumper cover a-flappin' in the wind. It's happened before.

-A

[Hotrauder]

Welcome:banana2: Enjoy the playground. These folks will solve that vib problem and about everything else. This is a GOOD place to be. Dennis:D

[DOHCMERC]

Thanks all...........We've had the car from day 1. What sucks is that I did replace the tires recently with OEM, noticed the vibes shortly after but Discount has rebalanced.

I'll axe him about the Road Force balance........this better not be like muffler bearings..LOL!!!

I got a GREAT price on the Baer kit (Sorry Todd, there was nearly a $500 diff that I couldn't make up at this time)so I'll be doing front rotors here shortly.

Maybe I'll pull rears and surface.

Driveshaft has never been removed.

[DEFYANT]

Welcome to the Machine!

It looks like you've been doing your homework. Your S/C future is bright. You will not be disappointed

[Bluerauder]

I'll axe him about the Road Force balance........this better not be like muffler bearings..LOL!!!
Road Force balance is legit .... uses a special Hunter 9100 or 9700 balancing machine. Fortunately, my L-M dealer has one in his service department. :up:

Now, muffler bearings, rebostats, vogelators, and the proper interval for headlight fluid changes are all discussed in different threads. :rofl: Just don't ask "What's the best Headlight Fluid ? " :eek:

[DOHCMERC]

Road Force balance is legit .... uses a special Hunter 9100 or 9700 balancing machine. Fortunately, my L-M dealer has one in his service department. :up:

Now, muffler bearings, rebostats, vogelators, and the proper interval for headlight fluid changes are all discussed in different threads. :rofl: Just don't ask "What's the best Headlight Fluid ? " :eek:

Dude, I've been using the same headlight fluid for years.....it's the darn yellow striped white paint I'm having trouble with.....nobody seeme to carry it.:shake:

[DEFYANT]

What really gets me is when I go to the dealer and they charge me extra for the imorted Canadian air they have to put in the tires. I guess since the car was made in Canada, thats what the tires need.


Yeah, riight