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    04-27-2012 10:48 PM #1
    was coming around a turn today not very fast, at least not as fast as i have taken it before and i noticed my car started to vibrate. I was right down the road so i pulled it home, had to go to work but i car pool so someone picked me up. got home and went for a spin to see if it was still weird/ try to figure it out. It only happens when i accelerate. My friend had broken motor mounts but said the vibration was crazy. Mines not to crazy but its definitly noticeable and i dont wanna be driving around with it until i know what it is and can fix it. I didnt notice if the shifter was vibrating but i feel like it wasnt only because i should have felt it when shifting. Any ideas guys? Thanks!
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    04-27-2012 10:52 PM #2
    have you looked at the motor mounts or tried to move your engine to see how much play it has?

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    04-27-2012 10:55 PM #3
    engine seems solid, if i rev it it seems fine and didnt seem to lose any power, maybe bad CV joints?
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    04-27-2012 11:27 PM #4
    Vibrate as in whole car going to hell vibrate or like a slight vibration thats noticeable compared to normal everyday driving?
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    04-28-2012 08:54 AM #5
    slight vibration thats noticable, what it feels like it riding on rumble strips going slow
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    04-28-2012 11:41 AM #6
    Have you checked the tires. If you threw a weight it can cause vibration

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    04-28-2012 12:02 PM #7
    Well it doesn't sound like a engine mount problem, sounds more like a suspension problem, jack it up and give it a good inspection, 8/10 you'll see the problem. good luck.

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