Engine Rocking / Shaking When Take Off
10-31-2021, 10:36 AM
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Engine Rocking / Shaking When Take Off
Hi all, I have a 2012 C63 at 43k miles.
Just took her out for a tail happy drive during rain, with traction control off. When you start accelerating and rears start spinning, the front of the car starts rocking / shaking for 2 secs then goes away. Doesn’t happen when you drive / accelerate normal.
Could you please help me identify the issue?
Engine mounts? When you stop the engine, it doesn’t shake at all, not sure if this is the issue.
Rev limiter? I’ve been told it could be that. I might have revved a bit high because of the wet road, and been told that rev limiter feels like that way as well. Not sure if it would rock / shake engine like that. Can anybody tell from experience?
I used to own a 97 Z28, you could drive tail happy in rain as long as your tyres last without engine rocking. It may be normal for C63, bought it only two weeks ago, still learning about her. Any help appreciated.
Just took her out for a tail happy drive during rain, with traction control off. When you start accelerating and rears start spinning, the front of the car starts rocking / shaking for 2 secs then goes away. Doesn’t happen when you drive / accelerate normal.
Could you please help me identify the issue?
Engine mounts? When you stop the engine, it doesn’t shake at all, not sure if this is the issue.
Rev limiter? I’ve been told it could be that. I might have revved a bit high because of the wet road, and been told that rev limiter feels like that way as well. Not sure if it would rock / shake engine like that. Can anybody tell from experience?
I used to own a 97 Z28, you could drive tail happy in rain as long as your tyres last without engine rocking. It may be normal for C63, bought it only two weeks ago, still learning about her. Any help appreciated.
10-31-2021, 06:03 PM
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…. Trolling us or what?
Just in case that you’re not, it’s very easy to “test” your engine mounts. Put the car in D, hold down the brakes firmly while giving throttle.
As far as the conditions you described, w/ TC off, you’re bound to hit the rev limit since you’re spinning tires freely. The wheel spin/hop will also cause the to vibrate, shake, etc…. Especially if you’re not good with throttle control.
Just in case that you’re not, it’s very easy to “test” your engine mounts. Put the car in D, hold down the brakes firmly while giving throttle.
As far as the conditions you described, w/ TC off, you’re bound to hit the rev limit since you’re spinning tires freely. The wheel spin/hop will also cause the to vibrate, shake, etc…. Especially if you’re not good with throttle control.
10-31-2021, 06:20 PM
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Just in case that you’re not, it’s very easy to “test” your engine mounts. Put the car in D, hold down the brakes firmly while giving throttle.
As far as the conditions you described, w/ TC off, you’re bound to hit the rev limit since you’re spinning tires freely. The wheel spin/hop will also cause the to vibrate, shake, etc…. Especially if you’re not good with throttle control.
Just in case that you’re not, it’s very easy to “test” your engine mounts. Put the car in D, hold down the brakes firmly while giving throttle.
As far as the conditions you described, w/ TC off, you’re bound to hit the rev limit since you’re spinning tires freely. The wheel spin/hop will also cause the to vibrate, shake, etc…. Especially if you’re not good with throttle control.
Regarding the engine mounts, I’ll check them again, as it felt like it rocked the car from front.
