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Old 10-22-2013, 03:37 PM   #1
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Vibration

I wanted to ask a question to the group to see what kind of background info I can get before I go to the dealer.

I have a 2011 2SS convertible with the 21" factory rims and the original Pirelli tires. My car has about 16k miles on it. Recently, I have noticed that the car has a very serious (my opinion) vibration once I hit about 70-75 mph (while driving on I-95). The faster the car goes over 75, the worse the vibration becomes. From making 2 trips to FL in the past 2 months, the vibration has caused the cable wrap in the trunk to rub a hole in my weather stripping. Is this normal? If not, and I am assuming it is not, what would be the possible cause?

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Old 10-22-2013, 03:44 PM   #2
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I had the 21s on my 2011 Convertible. Same issue. I had the dealer road force balance the tires and it corrected the problem.

The cable wrap/ weather stripping is a known seperate issue. Have the dealer address them both.
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Old 10-25-2013, 04:12 PM   #3
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I wanted to ask a question to the group to see what kind of background info I can get before I go to the dealer.

I have a 2011 2SS convertible with the 21" factory rims and the original Pirelli tires. My car has about 16k miles on it. Recently, I have noticed that the car has a very serious (my opinion) vibration once I hit about 70-75 mph (while driving on I-95). The faster the car goes over 75, the worse the vibration becomes. From making 2 trips to FL in the past 2 months, the vibration has caused the cable wrap in the trunk to rub a hole in my weather stripping. Is this normal? If not, and I am assuming it is not, what would be the possible cause?

Thanks
Algeron,

Long time no hear! I do apologize about your vibration concerns and I certainly understand the displeasure you're feeling. I realize you're seeking community opinions, and wanted to extend an offer of assistance if needed. Feel free to contact me privately and we can get the process involving an official diagnosis started.

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Old 10-25-2013, 04:14 PM   #4
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My car is being fixed right now, I felt a lot of vibration... Wound up being my drive shaft was bent
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Old 10-25-2013, 04:17 PM   #5
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The road force balancing does help. I had a set of wheels chromed and powder coated and the person who mounted them only balanced one side. The road force balance corrected my wheels about 90-95%. I get a small amount now. But it's not near as bad as it used to be. But that would be for the tires. If your whole car is having a bad vibration, something isn't spinning properly and is off center (my opinion). Keep us posted with what's going on.
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Old 10-25-2013, 09:02 PM   #6
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Definitely sounds like a balance problem. At 16,000 miles, have you ever had the balance checked?
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