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Old 06-07-11 | 02:10 PM
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Question coilover installed- now car has a strong vibration on D

just trying to see if anyone on here is having the same issue. i have a automatic 2006 is250 that i recently installed brandnew set of megan EZ coilovers(love it!) but i noticed if i was to come to a complete stop while holding the brakes on "D"/drive the whole car vibrates pretty badly. As soon as i put the shifter on neutral the vibration goes away. similar feel to a bad motor mount.

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Old 06-07-11 | 02:28 PM
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not sound is not from the coil, it seem to be a carbon build up like other member has? i might be wrong
Old 06-07-11 | 03:15 PM
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Ive heard that problem many times. No idea whats going on though. How is the ride quality on the EZ's?
Old 06-07-11 | 03:23 PM
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If you have AWD its a common problem. Go to the suspension section there are a few threads on the issue.
Old 06-07-11 | 04:06 PM
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yes, it is awd. i figured it has rubber mounts so it should be far off compared to factory mounting to cause the vibrations. hmm..
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I don't think it has anything to do with rubber mounts. I believe its mostly to do with the front drive axles & cv joints.

Check out some threads:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...s-for-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...g-me-nuts.html

also, some of the same discussions in Acingteam's thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-a-budget.html
Old 06-09-11 | 07:19 PM
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i got 2 weeks with my ez coils and i dont have any vibration at all
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