Vibration at speed and under load -- what's it likely to be? | |
A top speed run may or may not have preceeded this issue as I was getting to know my car and its performance over a long drive... in Mexico. The top speed seems to be limited to 127mph (GPS indicated) -- can anyone verify this?
Back in Blighty, a vibration began to arise at motorway speeds. At first, I thought that it might be a flat tyre, or the road surface, or the fact that the tank was very close to empty.
However, the air suspension operates correctly in all three ride heights and the engine revs freely when stationary from idle.
The issue is evident over 20mph and when over 55mph, the vibration is prominent. 70mph ellicits a proper judder.
Additionally, at 54mph cruise control (the balance between comfort and making progress on the motorway), the juddering increases when under load i.e. knocking down a gear to tackle an incline.
My thoughts are that it is drivetrain related and another forum have ventured three opinions:
- sticky calliper
- propshaft centre bearing
- transfer box
What is likely to be the cause, from the syptoms described, in your experience? Happy to elaborate further., as required.
Also, is this an issue most likely created or excacerbated by high speeds? --------
2006 Buckingham Blue/Parchment White AJV8 Vogue
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