rlzx

2002 2.7t allroad with tip
the problem is car shakes starting from 40 mph - 70 steering wheel shaking left to right about 1-2 inches Kind of feels like a wheel balance problem heavier shaking faster i go and shake when i hit the brake at 40 mph +
thought I solved the problem with new control arms but no
so far all new control arms, tie rod ends inner and outer,
new rotors and brakes new front air struts new tires and wheels (oem a8) all balance right The only thing i havent done was the alignment ,ill do that this sunday So with all that money and time spent I still got no clue
Fyi car still shakes with stock wheels ,after market wheels and the a8 wheels
all with new tires any help would help so i could stop pulling my hair out .

allroad in SF

Oh boy! Sounds like something for Paulroad

PaperToast

go get the alignment done and report back.

sounds like your on track with everything else.

allroaddave

I don't think your problem is with the alignment, but I'm stumped. You sure the CV joints are OK? I hear they can cause shaking........

You've tried a set of tires from another allroad that doesn't shake? Are the stock wheels you mention stock to this car and didn't shake before? Are A8 wheels the same hub size as A6 and allroad wheels? The reason I ask is that people are always changing wheels on MINIs and often the hub size is different, so you need a hub ring. That sounds exacly like what this is.....

rlzx

yes i changed both axles tried stock allroad wheels with new tire balanced ,aftermarket wheels ,and a set of a8 wheels all had new tires and balanced

allroadal

if the axels have been changed with the host of other parts you mentioned I would venture a guess as to a bad drive shaft. maybe see if someone in the area does driveshaft balancing to rule that out.

martyrad

I'm having the same problem, except decelerating from 60 to 45 mph. I am looking forward to hearing the outcome.

rlzx

aliment done still having the steering wheel shake from left to right when past 50mph + and while braking at that speed WHAT GIVES i think i replaced everything that needs to be replaced and still the shakes wont go away If any one has a clue on what i should do next before Thursday when i go drop off the car to the stealership

ryry

Maybe you should try swapping out the steering wheel.

livingitup

I had a wheel shake that felt like off balanced wheels, or missing hub ring at 60+ mph accel & decel when ever it felt like it.....but i knew one of my engine mounts was leaking...........replaced both engine mounts, & snub mount = no shake now

hope this helps