tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post2852600271530748817..comments2023-04-05T04:59:47.439-07:00Comments on Bob's Blog - Software and Stuff: My Camaro IssueRobert Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792423373692594774noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-85258117719680369742013-01-12T02:50:21.151-08:002013-01-12T02:50:21.151-08:00Normally when a steering wheel shakes, it must be ...Normally when a steering wheel shakes, it must be a problem with a wheels.Camaro Car Classifiedshttp://www.camarocarplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-15087988175896122962012-10-12T20:08:47.563-07:002012-10-12T20:08:47.563-07:00Thanks, Ron. I actually posted on that site a mont...Thanks, Ron. I actually posted on that site a month ago:<br /><br />http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/4299/steering-wheel-shake-new-car-performance-tires<br /><br />I can feel the vibration in the seat, but I'm assuming that's because of the elongated rear tire that the dealer won't replace. (Another issue.)<br /><br />I haven't noticed braking or turning making a difference.<br /><br />I like that test of pushing in the clutch. I'll give it a shot! Thanks!Robert Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792423373692594774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-48278820637027455972012-10-12T19:11:57.158-07:002012-10-12T19:11:57.158-07:00Disclaimer: I'm far from a mechanic
Is it on...Disclaimer: I'm far from a mechanic<br /><br />Is it only the steering wheel that shakes? Can you feel it at all in the seats or anywhere else? Does doing anything make it better or worse (e.g. braking, turning)?<br /><br />Perhaps you've already done this, but I do the same thing I do when I have a programming problem I can't solve... turn to the interweb. Try:<br /><br />http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/<br /><br />Or perhaps even better, search for threads and post here:<br /><br />http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?s=fe9fc29ddaeb9938c17fbb8320836057&t=149876&highlight=steering+shake<br /><br />I linked to a specific thread, but there are several others if you search. The very last post on the second page of the thread I posted mentions contacting them as they are familiar with similar issues (although it seems they mention more than just the steering wheel shaking).<br /><br />Another test suggested on that thread that seems logical:<br /><br />"When you are at speed and you feel the vibration, push the clutch in and let the engine idle. Do you still have the vibration? That should tell you whether it's related to the spinning drivetrain or not."<br /><br />-Ron<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-9462131442066911212012-10-11T12:26:51.305-07:002012-10-11T12:26:51.305-07:00From a friend of a friend:
Well it sounds like ti...From a friend of a friend:<br /><br />Well it sounds like tires sometimes but it’s hard to understand why it comes and goes at times. I would have to be looking at time driveline, focusing on the driveshaft. Whatever it is, it’s a harmonic balance and of course you’ll find that in tires too. All anyone can do is a process of elimination and it does turn out to be tires, GM will not pay the dealer one dime for all the work. Everyone keeps going back to the bulletin about the tire but tires do flat spot when sitting overnight and that depends on the tire, but that condition should go away when the tire warms up after a few miles. It sounds like everyone is so tuned in on that tire problem that they're overlooking the real condition. You would think it's time for someone in GM to bite the bullet and grab the bull by the horns and fix this problem, after all, they did build the car with the tires on it.Robert Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792423373692594774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-82233125250006887592012-10-11T06:45:52.497-07:002012-10-11T06:45:52.497-07:00I'm telling you that the flat spotting of this...I'm telling you that the flat spotting of this type of tire when sitting overnight is a fact of life and is to be expected; some worse than others.<br /><br />The colder it is, the worse it gets; usually starting when overnight temps are in the 50's and getting progressively worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-25504086116438376902012-10-11T05:26:49.787-07:002012-10-11T05:26:49.787-07:00The original dealer told me that the shaking occur...The original dealer told me that the shaking occurred because of the freeway where I did my test drive. It wasn't until two months later that I was told about this bulletin.<br /><br />If I would have just accepted it, the dealer wouldn't have found (and replaced) the bad front tire.<br /><br />If I have the wrong expectations, why does this issue come and go during the same drive?<br /><br />And this issue happened all summer long in 90-degree heat.<br /><br />And why would Belle Tire find two tires out of balance right after the dealer did it?Robert Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792423373692594774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-38044628447586213762012-10-10T18:43:43.902-07:002012-10-10T18:43:43.902-07:00I read with some interest.
I don't know what ...I read with some interest.<br /><br />I don't know what you are expecting with 30-35 series tires.<br /><br />I have a $60K Porsche (my 3rd one) and after the overnight temps drop to 40F and under it takes a good 30 minutes before everything is smooth and in harmony.<br /><br />If driven cold at 30F and under it feels like "square wheels" until warmed through. This is perfectly normal.<br /><br />Didn't the one dealer advise you of a bulletin to this effect?<br /><br />I usually put these cars away by this time of the year until spring.<br /><br />I believe that your expectations are totally unresonable for the vehicle and tires you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-36401411513157943242012-09-30T12:33:43.994-07:002012-09-30T12:33:43.994-07:00Thanks, Julie. I have another friend who is helpin...Thanks, Julie. I have another friend who is helping me at the moment. If that doesn't go anywhere, then I can try this option. Holly suggested calling the local news station as well.Robert Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792423373692594774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839144726596052601.post-33606550611316534162012-09-29T22:18:21.153-07:002012-09-29T22:18:21.153-07:00Nice documentation, Bob. I find it incredible that...Nice documentation, Bob. I find it incredible that you were actually encouraged to take legal action by these folks. Find out who heads to the company (or Camaro division, if there is such a thing) & call that person's office. I have a friend who had an unacceptable experience with a car dealership years ago. She called Lee Iaccoca's office & received a call back from his secretary to re-mediate the situation.Julie P.noreply@blogger.com