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So I put new tires and spacers on my car and have quite a bit of shimmy and shimmer at 60mph and above. Have not had an alignment done but figure since the seller had 45's and not 55's on the front as it is now, that could also explain the problem. Also should an alignment be done through a P-Car shop or can most tire stores perform adequately? Thoughts? Thanks.![order](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/order.gif)
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Tim, the only place I would take it is to a reputable Porsche shop. Other shops say they can align Porsches, but in my 44 years of Porsche ownership, I've only found one. Do you have a local Porsche shop. Sounds to me like you need a 4 wheel alignment and front end checkout. Also, check into corner balancing. You need to recheck the tires to ensure they are mounted and balanced correctly. There's a lot of variables, but a good reputable Porsche shop should be able to tell you where the problem lies/lays.
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Got to remember that this is Maine. Closest P Shop is 100 miles away, but will call them tomorrow. Thanks.
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Tim, the only place I would take it is to a reputable Porsche shop. Other shops say they can align Porsches, but in my 44 years of Porsche ownership, I've only found one. Do you have a local Porsche shop. Sounds to me like you need a 4 wheel alignment and front end checkout. Also, check into corner balancing. You need to recheck the tires to ensure they are mounted and balanced correctly. There's a lot of variables, but a good reputable Porsche shop should be able to tell you where the problem lies/lays.
Will it hurt the car to drive it the 100 miles to the shop or should I have it flatbeded?
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pfft....100 miles is not a problem. You should see my wacked out alignment. Just kidding! If it's tracking well, then you might be ok. My concern would be for the brand new tires!!! OTOH, flatbedding a 100 miles is not cheap either.....
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Tim, when you say "spacers," do you mean spacers between the hubs and wheels? If yes, who did the longer lug nut studs? And are you sure that the studs were put in correctly? And why did you do this? And why isn't the car going back to the tire/wheel installer for a proper balance?
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Tim, if you are coming down here, Kevin recommended a shop near his shop called AMF. They do high-speed balancing and fixed the shimmy I had at 60+ mph. Let me know if you need their number
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You are in a cold climate where the car sat for a week-ish, right. I would bet money you have a flat spot that will disappear once the tires warm up.
My Targa develops flat spots and a shimmy at 80 then disappears when warm. Also, certain stretches of road make it more pronounced.
My Targa develops flat spots and a shimmy at 80 then disappears when warm. Also, certain stretches of road make it more pronounced.
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Tim, when you say "spacers," do you mean spacers between the hubs and wheels? If yes, who did the longer lug nut studs? And are you sure that the studs were put in correctly? And why did you do this? And why isn't the car going back to the tire/wheel installer for a proper balance?
You are in a cold climate where the car sat for a week-ish, right. I would bet money you have a flat spot that will disappear once the tires warm up.
Only drove it about 15 miles today but it was in a 60 degree garage. Could be flat spots?
My Targa develops flat spots and a shimmy at 80 then disappears when warm. Also, certain stretches of road make it more pronounced.
Only drove it about 15 miles today but it was in a 60 degree garage. Could be flat spots?
My Targa develops flat spots and a shimmy at 80 then disappears when warm. Also, certain stretches of road make it more pronounced.
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Tim,
What is the close shop in Maine you are referrring to up there? I can make some suggestions or at least put you in contact with Ray Ayer in Gardner (sp) that can point you in a direction. Ray knows EVERYONE in Maine when it comes to high end sports cars (esp. Porsche).
What is the close shop in Maine you are referrring to up there? I can make some suggestions or at least put you in contact with Ray Ayer in Gardner (sp) that can point you in a direction. Ray knows EVERYONE in Maine when it comes to high end sports cars (esp. Porsche).
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Tim,
What is the close shop in Maine you are referrring to up there? I can make some suggestions or at least put you in contact with Ray Ayer in Gardner (sp) that can point you in a direction. Ray knows EVERYONE in Maine when it comes to high end sports cars (esp. Porsche).
What is the close shop in Maine you are referrring to up there? I can make some suggestions or at least put you in contact with Ray Ayer in Gardner (sp) that can point you in a direction. Ray knows EVERYONE in Maine when it comes to high end sports cars (esp. Porsche).