Re: Suspension/Handling Problems

[Andrew Shea <anshea@hawk.anselm.edu>]

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> On Wed, 1 Feb 1995, Andrew Shea wrote:
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> >  I have the same problem concerning the shuttering.  During the weekends
> > I travel a great deal on the highway.  Most of this traveling is done at
> > speeds in excess of 75mph.  However, once I reach 90mph the car feels
> > very unsafe.  It shutters!  So. . . I slow down and continue at a slower
> > speed.  Anyone know what this could be due to?  My car is an 87 4000cs
> > with 120,000 miles.  It has new shocks and struts.  Any ideas?
> > 
> > 				Andrew
> > 
> > 
> What kind of wheels have you got on? I've an '84 BMW 316 with 106,000 
> miles on the clock and it suffers the same thing; it's down to the 
> aftermarket alloys that are fitted - the original steels cured it. A 
> friend had the same problem with a GTi, and again it was solved by 
> putting the steels on.
> 	Getting a very very accurate balance helps, too.
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> Regards,
> 
> Joff
> 
 	I still have the original 5000 style alloys fitted.  Thanks for
the advice.

	Andrew