cocktail shaker on wheels

1. user_57974 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Suffolk Posts: 146 SAXO VTR (2001) FIESTA S (2004)

   #1 25th April 2012, 20:48

   Hi guys,
   Bought my vtr about 3 months ago, know my way around a saxo as this is my third one. Anything between 55-70 mph and my steering wheel starts shaking really bad, if i grab it tight the vibrations seem to start affecting the steering column.
   
   I went to f1 tyres and they said it was the top strut bearings, so changed them at work at the weekend but its still shaking. thought i would ask on here if anyone knew of any other causes besides wheel balancing and struts that would cause this. My next step is to take it back and get them balanced (costing a small fortune as they are solid wheels) but thought i would ask anyway.
   
   Thanks in advance
2. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #2 25th April 2012, 21:22

   warped discs on brakes?
3. user_57974 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Suffolk Posts: 146 SAXO VTR (2001) FIESTA S (2004)

   #3 25th April 2012, 21:24

   yeh had sprung to mind but theres no vibration when braking which i would expect
4. LouisUK Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 615

   #4 25th April 2012, 22:04

   steering rack?
5. Cah L-plater Joined: Apr 2012 Dundee Posts: 40 Saxo Furio

   #5 25th April 2012, 23:11

   mines does this at about 80 but not violently, just enough to make you want to grip it tight
6. user_41507 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 West Midlands Posts: 440 Saxo VTR

   #6 26th April 2012, 21:55

   my mate has had this problem, it was because one of his wheels was buckled / bent /not straight , happened to him once he hit 90.
   
   if you do take it to a garage though. Id take the "havent got a clue what it is" approach. If they do suggest wheel alignment, ask them if you can go for a spin with one of the mechanics before you pay incase its still happening. When you do go for a drive, if its still happening, get them to try plan B and try and make sure you only pay for what fixes it.
7. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #7 27th April 2012, 00:14

   Get all 4 balanced and swap the fronts for the backs and take it from there...
8. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #8 27th April 2012, 10:41

   oh yea could have a flat spot on the rims. i had this on some really old rims shock if the rim was on the front on the rears was fine but had a cd changer in boot which it effected alot
9. user_57974 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Suffolk Posts: 146 SAXO VTR (2001) FIESTA S (2004)

   #9 27th April 2012, 17:18

   All sound like sensible options, I will take it up the tyre place this weekend and get them done and swap them around aswell