[Healeys] Non Healey/MG question

[Jody Kerr]

Ron,

Shimmy is the same whether it's a modern car or an older one.

#1. Are the tires balanced properly? Front tires on a FWD can greatly
affect the driving, and it shows up more at speed than moving slowly.
#2. Is the suspension aligned correctly?

Answering those two questions generally resolves most results.

Jody

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:17 PM, Ron Fine<RonFineEsq at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have a 2003 Honda Minivan with a front end issue.  Any idea as to what
might
> be causing it would be greatly appreciated:
>
> I get a vibration or shimmy (left/right) through the steering wheel
starting
> about 65 mph.  Below that speed I feel nothing unusual.  The vibration is
more
> pronounced as I apply brakes and goes away as the car slows below 45 to 55
> mph.  Tires are relatively new and I have rotated them (front to back)
which
> has no effect on the vibration.  Brakes are good (recently checked by
dealer).
> The vibration seems to be stronger on ruff road surfaces, almost
disappearing
> if I hit a very smooth patch of concrete on the freeway.  Shocks seem OK.
 Car
> is not bouncing up and down as it would with worn shocks.  There is no
> vibration at slower speeds or when applying brakes at slower speeds.
>
> I'm not really setup to work on the vehicle myself so I need to take it to
a
> dealer but I hate to go in without any idea as to what might be wrong.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.
>
> Ron Fine
> 61BN7
> 66 MGB
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