vibration 83k... help...

Localhost____ · 02-01-2019, 02:51 PM

hello... my gf was driving home from work today when she started to feel vibration, she thought it was coming from the front wheel but upon taking it on a ride when i get to 40+ it vibrates on the center line of the car..... mileage is 83k... do these cars have guibos/flex disc or some other kind of vicious coupling device, or should i start looking at mounts on TC/diff??? im so lost, and blind without any real knowledge on the second gen x3's please help!

TheCoolX3 · 02-01-2019, 09:17 PM

I would imagine if it was mounts of some sort it would become very noticeable on acceleration or under high load. Is that the case?

Localhost____ · 02-01-2019, 10:34 PM

It's slightly noticeable at 40 and indefinitely noticable at 60mph. It's definitely coming from the center of the vehicle my friend said he felt it sitting in the rear. I have not dropped my exhaust and heat shields yet. To examine guibo/flex disc or center shaft bearing.

Localhost____ · 02-01-2019, 10:35 PM

I'm VERY experienced with e46 325xi's I had to do alot of work including guibo n CV joints I just need someone's input.

malicem3 · 02-02-2019, 01:02 PM

It could be a wide variety of things. Probably best off inspecting the suspension.

Scout10 · 02-05-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Localhost____

It's slightly noticeable at 40 and indefinitely noticable at 60mph. It's definitely coming from the center of the vehicle my friend said he felt it sitting in the rear. I have not dropped my exhaust and heat shields yet. To examine guibo/flex disc or center shaft bearing.

So if it is that noticable ! Time to immediately get under it and LOOK !
Dropping a shaft, or gears at speed always leave a very sinking feeling
as we head to the road side for a tow.
Its too late then for I coulda, shoulda

may it be a fruitful inspection !

subieworx · 02-05-2019, 02:26 PM

As mentioned could be a lot of things. Wouldn't be surprised if you find worn U joints on the front driveshaft though.

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Localhost____ Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: F25 X3 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: 08016 iTrader: (0)	It's slightly noticeable at 40 and indefinitely noticable at 60mph. It's definitely coming from the center of the vehicle my friend said he felt it sitting in the rear. I have not dropped my exhaust and heat shields yet. To examine guibo/flex disc or center shaft bearing.
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Localhost____ Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: F25 X3 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: 08016 iTrader: (0)	I'm VERY experienced with e46 325xi's I had to do alot of work including guibo n CV joints I just need someone's input.
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subieworx Lieutenant 30 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 07 335 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	As mentioned could be a lot of things. Wouldn't be surprised if you find worn U joints on the front driveshaft though.
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