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MG MGF Technical - Bad vibration at speed.

Not sure if anyone can help; I have a P reg MGF (VVC), overall I am very happy with its driveability, however one annoying aspect when accelerating/deccelerating between certain speeds (90-94 mph) the car feels as if its going to shake its-self apart, but between 95 and 110 its fine, any suggestions (apart from staying below 90 mph).
LE Lewis

Is the shaking felt through the car or the steering? Could just be a wheel out of balance, probably worth getting the 4 wheel alignment checked at the same time.
Mike Hankin

Mike thanks.

The vibration is felt throughout the car, (not the steering). I had the wheel alignment checked and re-set a few weeks ago; I guess the next thing will be to rebalance the wheels.
Les Lewis

Les
I think you may have lost a weight from a wheel.
Same happened to me. Had all four wheels balanced, problem solved.
Good to hear that I am not the only VVC owner who does 110 mph on occassion.


Tony
Tony Harrison

Tony.
Thanks, I thought as much; oh well back to the garage again.
Les Lewis

Try checking the rear wheel balance first as this is the one you can feel through your bum rather than the steering.
Tony

This thread was discussed between 30/07/2005 and 01/08/2005

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