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My 2002 CLK 55 currently has 3000 mi on it. At 2000 miles I replaced the stock suspension with Koni adjustable shocks and H&R Sport springs. Stock pads were kept. Ever since the suspension was changed, there is a vibration that can be felt thorugh the steering wheel and driver's seat between 35 mph and 42 mph. The real strange factor is the vibration occurs only in the morning or when the car has sat for a couple of hours. Once the car has been driven approximately 10 miles the vibration disappears. Has anyone on this board experienced this? Could it be just a flat spot in the left front tire? Cars was aligned when the suspension was changed and the vibration did not exist with the stock suspension.
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I have noticed vibration in my 2002 430. The vibration is hard to explain, but at times it seems like the wheel has a flat. I took it to the dealer who stated it was the difference in the rear and front of the tires. It seems to happen when I am just starting to get on the highway.
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If your problem only occurs at specific times, I would doubt that it is suspension related. Explain your problem to the dealer, without mentioning the suspension, and see what they come up with. The reason I think you should not mention the suspension, is that they may easily say that you're right, and send you home with nothing. You'd be better off to get the complete engine check and if that doesn't resolve it, then ask.
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Re: Vibration
Originally posted by Hotwheels
I have noticed vibration in my 2002 430. The vibration is hard to explain, but at times it seems like the wheel has a flat. I took it to the dealer who stated it was the difference in the rear and front of the tires. It seems to happen when I am just starting to get on the highway.
I have noticed vibration in my 2002 430. The vibration is hard to explain, but at times it seems like the wheel has a flat. I took it to the dealer who stated it was the difference in the rear and front of the tires. It seems to happen when I am just starting to get on the highway.
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Thanks for the post.
I have a 2001 CLK320 and have had problems with intermitent vibration. I think your explanation of hot tires on cold surfaces makes perfect sense.
Will the problem be less with a slightly higher inflation pressure?
I have a 2001 CLK320 and have had problems with intermitent vibration. I think your explanation of hot tires on cold surfaces makes perfect sense.
Will the problem be less with a slightly higher inflation pressure?
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Originally posted by Martin
Thanks for the post.
I have a 2001 CLK320 and have had problems with intermitent vibration. I think your explanation of hot tires on cold surfaces makes perfect sense.
Will the problem be less with a slightly higher inflation pressure?
Thanks for the post.
I have a 2001 CLK320 and have had problems with intermitent vibration. I think your explanation of hot tires on cold surfaces makes perfect sense.
Will the problem be less with a slightly higher inflation pressure?
RJC
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Re: Vibration
Originally posted by DMC
My 2002 CLK 55 currently has 3000 mi on it. At 2000 miles I replaced the stock suspension with Koni adjustable shocks and H&R Sport springs. Stock pads were kept. Ever since the suspension was changed, there is a vibration that can be felt thorugh the steering wheel and driver's seat between 35 mph and 42 mph. The real strange factor is the vibration occurs only in the morning or when the car has sat for a couple of hours. Once the car has been driven approximately 10 miles the vibration disappears. Has anyone on this board experienced this? Could it be just a flat spot in the left front tire? Cars was aligned when the suspension was changed and the vibration did not exist with the stock suspension.
My 2002 CLK 55 currently has 3000 mi on it. At 2000 miles I replaced the stock suspension with Koni adjustable shocks and H&R Sport springs. Stock pads were kept. Ever since the suspension was changed, there is a vibration that can be felt thorugh the steering wheel and driver's seat between 35 mph and 42 mph. The real strange factor is the vibration occurs only in the morning or when the car has sat for a couple of hours. Once the car has been driven approximately 10 miles the vibration disappears. Has anyone on this board experienced this? Could it be just a flat spot in the left front tire? Cars was aligned when the suspension was changed and the vibration did not exist with the stock suspension.
RJC
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Thank you one in all for taking the time to respond to my question. Since I am planning on going to 18" rims in the near future I'll just live with it As for the ride and handling-worth every penny. I don't notice much difference between the ride of the car with the old vs the new suspension during daily driving. It isn't until you start taking corners/turns at higher than normal speeds :-) that you notice a difference. The car just seems to hunker down and hold a nice flat track through the turns. The ride quality isn't much different, if any at all, from stock! I purchased the suspension components from EvoSport and had Best Value Tire in Huntington Beach perform the labor. Total cost-approximately $1174.00
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