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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1QKMNIS
Sorry guys, tried the wheel jiggly idea and it was firm as a rock. When I got under there I couldn't really see any signs of bends or anything that may have broken. I did find my loose exhaust clamp though w00t! Does anyone know of any MINI guys in PHX that I dont, I'm a noobie to the town so I don't really know whats around. Any more ideas, please keep them coming.

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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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when you hit the obsticle;was the front the point of impact ? or the rear ...try to remember; this will get you to front or rear . i assume front as your focussed there. so listen ;somethings gotta be bent. the fact that you can run a right with no vibes' and have had an alighnmentmeans something rotating is the culprit. if the alignment is good (it's static) then it's a rotating piece so not a controll arm. unless you're under warranty and they're shining you on. i'm stumped which btw isn't hrd to do .
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Okay once again I only feel this "vibration" at 58-62mph, anything before or after that speed is just smooth sailing. Only at that speed when I feel the vibration can I take a right and feel nothing while the left turn will make it worse. I ran outta warranty about 200 miles ago Booooo! I dont know what to do...I hit the front wheel only...but once again very hard. Well I guess I'll just take the wheel off again and just sit there til its found.

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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Dont mean to jump into your guys discusion. I dont know if this could be the problem wild guess. My friend was taking a turn and hit a pot hole and had a similar problem as the one you decribed first it was really bad and then the noise got better, however the prblem was still there. This is an old buick so it had rust and whatnot. But he landed up takign it to the shop and the guy told him it was his axle, he got it replaced car runs great now.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Yea Im just going to act like I didnt hear that...you know play dumb...because anything with the word "axle" involved means expensive Okay so I probably won't ignore it...but GOD I want to! Thanks for sharing...I need any ideas anyone has:impatient

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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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I know it's already been suggested, but did you check your strut towers for a crack or mushroom problem? And what about the shock on that corner, is it leaking any fluid?
 
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