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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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HELP! Car is messed up!

OK my car was fine till about 2 days ago.. now when I drive it there is a very bad vibration which i feel through my feet, barely anything via the steering wheel.. this vibration is really bad under acceleration and it doesn't matter what speed i am at.. I have done nothing to the car except maybe takes so high speed corners.. Any thoughts? maybe engine mount?

If i am in gear and i slowly accelerate.. no vibration but when i giver some gas then I can feel it again..

I didnt hit any curbs, pot holes.. nothing.. sucks man.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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warped tires maybe?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Dont think so because its only under acceleration and only felt through my feet and foot pedals.. maybe engine mount or drive shaft :(
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FRATER
Dont think so because its only under acceleration and only felt through my feet and foot pedals.. maybe engine mount or drive shaft :(
Can you see if you lost a wheel balancing weight?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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I usually feel vibration through my feet when im driving and the AC is maxed out.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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I usually feel vibration through my feet when im driving and the AC is maxed out.
??

Are you talking about your car's stereo?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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As 2007 it should still be under warranty take it back to the dealer something is wrong.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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If only under accel, then it is drivetrain related. If just cruising, then it's brake/wheel/tire related.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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OK UPDATE: Drive Shaft is shot because it is lowered.. it finally gave way.. Mini said no warranty because its due to the fact that I lowered the car.

Can't even drive the car right now..
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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That makes me sad reading that....hope you get everything sorted, how much did you lower it by with the coilovers?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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2 inches .. LOL
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Drive shafts have been replaced .. car is great! better than before... lol

I also raised the car up 1 inch (
 
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