[Sparky68]

Good advice Josh , will do some digging and see if i can find some video's on installation.

Cool , any day is good with me if you send to work mate.

[Sparky68]

OK anyone got a large truck to hit my car with. Wobble came back today. Was having a blast around Bedford autodrome [ our wind tunnel is on the airfield] and at 120 to 140 the wobble came back! Lower ball joints? Prop shaft?

[Josh1a1h]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

OK anyone got a large truck to hit my car with. Wobble came back today. Was having a blast around Bedford autodrome [ our wind tunnel is on the airfield] and at 120 to 140 the wobble came back! Lower ball joints? Prop shaft?

I wouldn't usually say this in your situation... Is it worthwhile paying a top indy have a look and just pay up the diagnostics? Telling them what you have done so far would help them narrow it down faster.

Sorry to hear these issues coming back!

[windymissile]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

OK anyone got a large truck to hit my car with. Wobble came back today. Was having a blast around Bedford autodrome [ our wind tunnel is on the airfield] and at 120 to 140 the wobble came back! Lower ball joints? Prop shaft?

Is a wheel wobble at those speeds really going to bother you on day to day driving..?
I understand its annoying to know somethings not perfect but that is hardly a speed you will be doing daily..

My e46 used to have a terrible shudder at high speed (I worked in Germany so noticed it daily ) . Front and back. It was the undertray, arch liner and brake cooling duct. Aero is so important on modern cars.

WM

[phil200tdi]

Do you have wheel spacers fitted?

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by windymissile

Is a wheel wobble at those speeds really going to bother you on day to day driving..?
I understand its annoying to know somethings not perfect but that is hardly a speed you will be doing daily..

My e46 used to have a terrible shudder at high speed (I worked in Germany so noticed it daily ) . Front and back. It was the undertray, arch liner and brake cooling duct. Aero is so important on modern cars.

WM

Can understand your point but , still means that the issue I have been chasing for ages is still there. A mate suggested having the prop shaft checked but , I would assume the vibration would be there at every speed if it was at fault.

Originally Posted by phil200tdi

Do you have wheel spacers fitted?

Hey Phil , yes I do but it has always done it with or without spacers.

May just have to live with it and hope it dont comeback at lower speeds.

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

I would assume the vibration would be there at every speed if it was at fault.

Mark,

If prop was out of balance it will depend on rpm and amount of imbalance, as to when/how bad the effect is.

Years ago, bloody Williams mechanics cable tied a load of wheel weights to the prop of our team minibus, then bet us they could beat us back to the hotel. Vibration and noise only became apparent at 60Kph, 5Kph above or below, it was hardly noticeable. Then some of the weights eventually flew off and the shaking was at a different speed.

Have you checked to see if any of the spot welded balance weights have gone missing ?? But maybe it won't be obvious now as it has been a while since it started, but you should be able to spot the bits of spot weld.

Better get it sorted soon, while you still have some money, coz looks like no big bonus for RB this year !

Michael.

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Mark,

If prop was out of balance it will depend on rpm and amount of imbalance, as to when/how bad the effect is.

Years ago, bloody Williams mechanics cable tied a load of wheel weights to the prop of our team minibus, then bet us they could beat us back to the hotel. Vibration and noise only became apparent at 60Kph, 5Kph above or below, it was hardly noticeable. Then some of the weights eventually flew off and the shaking was at a different speed.

Have you checked to see if any of the spot welded balance weights have gone missing ?? But maybe it won't be obvious now as it has been a while since it started, but you should be able to spot the bits of spot weld.

Better get it sorted soon, while you still have some money, coz looks like no big bonus for RB this year !

Michael.

Hey Michael

Will get it on the ramps and take a look.

At the moment I will be happy with 2nd , Merc got a big jump on us and Renault screwed us over

[MERLIN335i]

Do you get any money for 2nd ??

[Sparky68]

Yes mate thankfully

[Edinnit]

Car looks nice.
Which springs have you fitted?
Shame they didnt go another 5-10mm lower on the rear.

Im off to buy some spacers for mine now ive seen yours

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Do you get any money for 2nd ??

@MERLIN335i Just had a chat with your mate Phil

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by Edinnit

Car looks nice.
Which springs have you fitted?
Shame they didnt go another 5-10mm lower on the rear.

Im off to buy some spacers for mine now ive seen yours

Sorry for the late reply , they are Apex springs. Just about to install Koni Shocks as well so will see how it sits and go from there.

[Sparky68]

Scrubs up well

[Sparky68]

Was told my wobble and rear end issues maybe dow to shocks allowing the rear end to go to far out of normal travel, possible?

[gangzoom]

But u running stock dampers??

It really seems bizzar no one can find a solution?

[Tak1986]

a little bit more drop would looks perfect! looking good as it is at the moment!

hope you get the problem solved mate

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

@MERLIN335i Just had a chat with your mate Phil

Is that why you asked to be my friend ???

Never had a friend before Billy no mates me !

[Dizzle]

those LM's 18 or 19? Looks well

[Sparky68]

Originally Posted by gangzoom

But u running stock dampers??

It really seems bizzar no one can find a solution?

Yes mate, its a pain in the neck! Got some Koni's to go on when I get time

Originally Posted by Tak1986

a little bit more drop would looks perfect! looking good as it is at the moment!

hope you get the problem solved mate

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Is that why you asked to be my friend ???

Never had a friend before Billy no mates me !

He mentioned that you two had a chat and this forum came up.

Originally Posted by Dizzle

those LM's 18 or 19? Looks well

18" Dizzle

[Sparky68]

Want to fit my Koni dampers at the weekend , watched a video on Bav Tech [ think that was its name] and it seems quite simple to do. Is it really as simple as 2 nuts ?

[Sparky68]

Fitting Koni's tomorrow [ car maybe off the road for weeks ] any tips? Bloke at work said undo bottom nut when wheels are still on the ground?