A little wobble

[Darrell]

Just completed a quick blast from Cheshire down to Milton Keynes in our 'refreshed' w202.The work that Ian did was brilliant and makes a real difference.However when I hit about 80-85 mph there is a hint of wobble in the car.Should I put this down to the car being loaded up with gear plus a roofbox,crap surfaces and a 12 year old car or is it worth a trip to Kwik-Fit tommorrow just to check.I checked the tyre pressures yesterday.
PS Got the new style key for the car today-very nice
Darrell

 

[Dieselman]

What work has been done?

 

[Darrell]

MOT,new rear springs,service,air-con re-gas,and something to do with the wheel bearings.Ian said it may be something to do with the tyres.It is nothing too serious but I thought the wheels may need balancing.

 

[Dieselman]

Was it doing it before?

 

[television]

MOT,new rear springs,service,air-con re-gas,and something to do with the wheel bearings.Ian said it may be something to do with the tyres.It is nothing too serious but I thought the wheels may need balancing.

I would not use quickfit to balance wheels, there are more complaints here about them than for anyone else

 

[Darrell]

Before Ian looked at it,it was bloody awful.Now it is super.Maybe I am being a little bit too fussy.

 

[television]

If all the car shakes a little it will be the rear tyres, if you feel it in the steering it is the front, not forgeting that the propshaft could cause it too if felt throughout the car

 

[Dieselman]

Or propshaft bearing, but Ian would normally know to look for that.

 

[Darrell]

Maybe I was thinking the ride would be like an S class.

 

[television]

Maybe I was thinking the ride would be like an S class.

S Classes get wobbly wheels and props shafts too, along with all of the other bits that where out at an early age, or almost prematurely

 

[television]

I can see Wobbly wanting to join in on this thread as he might think that he has an off spring

 

[Darrell]

Maybe I will grin and bear it.My drive to Skiathos won't be a fast one and once I am there the car won't travel over 50 mph (island is too small) for at least the next 6 months anyway.

 

[Darrell]

Before I forget and I hope it is allowed,check out my new place.
www.perigiali-skiathos.com

 

[vijilants]

Just completed a quick blast from Cheshire down to Milton Keynes in our 'refreshed' w202.The work that Ian did was brilliant and makes a real difference.However when I hit about 80-85 mph there is a hint of wobble in the car.Should I put this down to the car being loaded up with gear plus a roofbox,crap surfaces and a 12 year old car or is it worth a trip to Kwik-Fit tommorrow just to check.I checked the tyre pressures yesterday.
PS Got the new style key for the car today-very nice
Darrell

The last place in the world I would take my car for balancing is Kwickfit !!!! take it anywhere but there !!!

 

[Silestanix]

The last place in the world I would take my car for balancing is Kwickfit !!!! take it anywhere but there !!!

I also second this.

 

[Dieselman]

By 'A gentle wobble' are we talking about a vibration or just swaying and undulations?

If the latter then it's possibly the dampers are shot. This is bourne out by the springs needing changing, which will be more noticeable when the car is loaded with the roofbars on as well.

 

[Diesel Benz]

Before I forget and I hope it is allowed,check out my new place.
www.perigiali-skiathos.com

I was expecting comments like "the car does not appear at the photo gallery" and "the links do not include mbclub".

 

[Ian B Walker]

I had this car mot'd before Darrell collected it. So that cuts out suspension problems (IMHO). I checked out the steering damper, wheel bearings, disks (new pads fitted) and ARB bushes. I was told that previous to his trip to my place he had new tyres placed on the front wheels. They are a little noisy and I pointed this out to Darrell.

 

[robert.saunders]

I don't think you need justify yourself Ian

 

[Ian B Walker]

I don't think you need justify yourself Ian

Thanks Rob, just stating facts for the questions that may be forthcoming.