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Shutter in front end. #67509 07/31/02 07:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 89 Bloomington, MN R Ripster14 OP Member
OP Ripster14 Member R Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 89 Bloomington, MN	When I drive 45-70 m/hr the front end of my car shutters. It gets progressively worse above 45, but stops above 70. It only recently started doing this. Is this caused by faulty front sway bar links or front tires out of balance? Anybody that this has happened to I would appreciate any help. 1998 Silver Frost SVT Purchased 01/10/02 Mods so far: -Fidanza aluminum flywheel -Clutch upgrade -Clarion ProAudio system, DSP, 13 Band EQ Future mods: -Intake upgrade -Performance plug wires -Autolite double platinums -Konig 18 X 7.5 Toxxin's -Koni's and Eibach coil overs -Rockford amps, 3 12" Rockford subs, etc.. (Just needs to be installed)

Re: Shutter in front end. #67510 07/31/02 07:49 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 291 Kansas City,Mo,USA N NateCox Member
NateCox Member N Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 291 Kansas City,Mo,USA	I've been told if you can "drive through it" it's a tire issue. You may have lost a wheel weight. Have the front's balanced and see what that does.

Re: Shutter in front end. #67511 07/31/02 07:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 237 Alexandria, VA G G Pappas Member
G Pappas Member G Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 237 Alexandria, VA	Someone once said that they knew of a place that balanced tires while they were on the car! Anyone ever heard of this? If so, does anyone know how this is done? 1996 Contour SE Sedan 4D (Royal Blue) Duratec V6 2.5L 24-valve DOHC Automatic 75,000 miles No Mods (unless you call the DMD a mod) Replaced EGR valve (gunked up), EVR (EGR VR), PCV valve, and evaporative emissions hose (cracked).

Re: Shutter in front end. #67512 07/31/02 07:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 89 Bloomington, MN R Ripster14 OP Member
OP Ripster14 Member R Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 89 Bloomington, MN	That is kind of what I figured. I just wanted to know if anyone else had this happen. 1998 Silver Frost SVT Purchased 01/10/02 Mods so far: -Fidanza aluminum flywheel -Clutch upgrade -Clarion ProAudio system, DSP, 13 Band EQ Future mods: -Intake upgrade -Performance plug wires -Autolite double platinums -Konig 18 X 7.5 Toxxin's -Koni's and Eibach coil overs -Rockford amps, 3 12" Rockford subs, etc.. (Just needs to be installed)

Re: Shutter in front end. #67513 08/01/02 05:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,701 Memphis, TN area T tw0wheelin Member
tw0wheelin Member T Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,701 Memphis, TN area	Sway bar links help keep the car level when making turns. A speed sensitive shudder felt in the steering wheel is more likely tire balancing. Scott 95 SE-2.5L ATX (120K+ miles & many mods)

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