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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Shaking taking off on first

It's been a few days that I feel a small shake, kinda like a wheel skip / Hop when I take off on first. It doesn't always do it but at times I feel the shake under the pedal area.

I'm thinking perhaps control arm is dying? Perhaps the CA Bushings? Not quite sure. Any help would be great.

I have a 2006 - Justa - Manual.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Make sure the motor mounts are in good shape. It could be control arm bushings, but check the mounts first.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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Even if the issue is intermittent?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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All my mounts look good, same with the control arms, so I don't think this is the culprit.

I noticed my exhaust is actually moving more than normal, I compared it to my wifes mini and I get about 1/2 inch more play moving the exhaust tip left to right and we both have MC 2006's Sticks with about the same clicks 40 000miles on each car.

I think my exhaust may be the culprit. When the car is cold either alone or with a passenger the car doesn't stutter / wheel hop / shaking (Not sure of the exact term) going from first to second, once the car warms up if I'm alone this doesn't happen, when I put a passenger it starts doing the same thing...

Anybody have this type of issue?
 
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