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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6408 |
I could be being over sensitive, but have noticed recently that when slowing to 50mph and then driving at that speed, I start to feel an increase in vibration coming from the drive train. Also noticeable if getting up to 50 and pootling along in top gear @ 1800rpm.
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15th Jun 2015 8:17am |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8508 |
Check those dreaded rear brakes for overheating/binding, as a starter for 10 There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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15th Jun 2015 7:35pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
If it happens around 50 and speeding up or slowing down a little stops it, then i would start by getting the wheel balance checked. Even if the tyres aren't new, balance weights can fall off or pot holes can knock them out of balance a bit. |
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15th Jun 2015 10:42pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6408 |
There is no vibration or wobble on the steering... Will check rear brakes, though. Not changed wheels or dyes for ages! Away for a few days so may be a few days before I can report back. .
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16th Jun 2015 7:51pm |
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horse86 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 860 |
Mine is similar as there is no wobble or vibration in the steering wheel. It is like a hum/resonance under the floor board/in the pedal that I can feel around 60 MPH and goes away once I hit 70 or drop below 55 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
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16th Jun 2015 7:57pm |
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mattstevenson2005 Member Since: 01 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 737 |
I had this exact same issue and it was the TC, once it was replaced all noises gone. It's the lock up cloth that is disintegrating in the TC, between 50-70mph the lockup clutch starts to engage to lock the engine and gearbox together mechanically. When the clutch can't be engaged fully it makes like a vibration/drumming/cattle grid sound. For me it sounded like it was coming from the rear of the vehicle.
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16th Jun 2015 9:59pm |
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horse86 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 860 |
What's the TC? I only seem to notice mine though after I put in the 22s. Maybe I didn't pay attention with the stock 18s.
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17th Jun 2015 1:59am |
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mattstevenson2005 Member Since: 01 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 737 |
TC = torque converter
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17th Jun 2015 7:42am |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6408 |
Someone explain the science? If correct tyres are used the rolling circumference is the same. How does this affect the gear ratios? I have been running on factory fitted 18" wheels for the last two years, prior to that 20" with correct tyres. I do think it may be the TC though .
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17th Jun 2015 8:36am |
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mattstevenson2005 Member Since: 01 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 737 |
There is loads of cases and info about this issue on the site and on the Internet in general. This is a site I found for a quick search talking about the vibrations caused by larger wheels.
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17th Jun 2015 10:12am |
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horse86 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 860 |
^^ oh man....Not looking forward to that kind of pricey repair. Will it (TC) eventually fail if I keep the 22s on? I plan to go back to the 18s for winter. 2014 FF Autobiography 5.0 SC
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17th Jun 2015 1:07pm |
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mattstevenson2005 Member Since: 01 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 737 |
Once the TC lockup clutch has started to fail you can't really stop it, the only thing u can do is replace the unit when the vibrations get bad.
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17th Jun 2015 1:13pm |
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horse86 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: PA Posts: 860 |
So the TC is only "engaged" at the the 50-70 MPH range?
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17th Jun 2015 1:29pm |
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mattstevenson2005 Member Since: 01 Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 737 |
the lock up clutch only starts to apply at around 50mph and above.
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17th Jun 2015 7:32pm |
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