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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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hi im pretty new to the forum and i was at the track recentley with my 03 350z and its completley stock and when i get to about 100+ mph the car seems to rattle alot or feels like it shakes. Any rememdy for this or likley causes???
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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sounds like you need to have your tires balanced or maybe a bent rim?? go faster and maybe it will go away......lol
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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sounds like you need to have your tires balanced or maybe a bent rim?? go faster and maybe it will go away......lol
+1... plus, turn off your hydraulic system when driving at that speed...jk
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by VQZ33
hi im pretty new to the forum and i was at the track recentley with my 03 350z and its completley stock and when i get to about 100+ mph the car seems to rattle alot or feels like it shakes. Any rememdy for this or likley causes???

get a mercedes?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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Can be worn tires, improperly mounted wheels or alignment.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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yea i was actually thinking tires cause my backs are starting to get alot of wear i just wasnt completley sure if it was normal for 350z's to do this.

p.s the new audi R8's are not that much faster around a track than my z haha!!! videos later!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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I think you need more power. If all else fails close your eyes and smash down the throttle
That would probably fix your problem 8)
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