Engine, Intake, Exhaust Modifications to your Normally Aspirated Hyundai engine. Cold Air Intakes, Spark Plugs/wires, Cat back Exhaust...etc.

Rough Ride

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-14-2004, 05:37 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
sdtiburon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default HRA?

Hey Everyone

Just recently I started to notice that my car has been riding a little more rough then it usually does. All my mods like lower springs and rims have been installed for over 6 months so I don't think they are affecting it. I mainly notice that the steering wheel shakes more when I am driving especially when I am on the freeway. Would it possibly be that I need a wheel alignment? I had one done about 6 months ago and I don't want to put another 50 bucks down for nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
Old 07-14-2004, 05:46 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
x7xstring's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hit any big pot holes lately? Wheels not mounted and balanced correctly?
if not, ... then maybe your wheel bearings are starting to go?

what do you think guys?
Old 07-14-2004, 06:06 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Arch93086's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It could even be too much air in the tires.
Old 07-15-2004, 10:33 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
TibRacer01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 835
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Help with deciding about car alarm

If you have hit a large hole/bump/curb lately, then I would have the allingment checked. Most places will check it for cheep and charge full price if it actually needs adjusted.

Does your car pull to one side when driving at higher speeds?
Old 07-15-2004, 11:03 AM
  #5  
Administrator
 
majik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
Default

find a place that will do a free alignment check, or a CHEAP one. Check the tire pressure. Does it have any difference when braking? Check your rotors, I've heard vibration can be a sign of warped rotors.

At slow speeds, (10-15 MPH) on an empty road, try braking with the hands off the steering wheel, see if the car starts to pull to one side. This could show that your alignment is messed up, but it won't always show it. Your wheels might actually be straight at that time.
Old 07-15-2004, 11:06 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Bouve124's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have the same problem from time to time.... Your wheels just need to be balanced. That should fix it.
Old 07-21-2004, 11:09 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
sdtiburon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks Guys

I am due for an oil change soon so I will probably get my tires balanced and see how that goes. If that does change much, then I am going to check for a cheap alignment place to see if I need it.
Old 07-21-2004, 11:26 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
REDZMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico, USA.
Posts: 34,642
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul
Default

Hey man, did you get your Sills?
Old 07-21-2004, 03:16 PM
  #9  
Member
 
LoLo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I put up a post like this a couple of months ago and had everything checked out. Meanig I had the bearings inspected, axels, tie rods, and still had the problem. I took my car to get the oil changed last Saturday and they told me that 2 of my tires where 10lbs over the recommened specs. and guess what. I barely feel any shaking anymore. So like Arch93086 said, check your tire pressure.
Old 07-21-2004, 04:49 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
sdtiburon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Lolo: Do you have aftermarket rims with tires or do you have stock? I have 17" rims with low pro tires.

Redz: No, I haven't received the sills. Do you have a tracking number?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:27 PM.