Since getting my Alpine two years ago I've addressed a list of issues to make sure the car is safe and reliable. Since adding an overdrive unit I don't mind driving an interstate highway. However, when the car gets to about 65 mph it starts to do what I call the "shimmy-shimmy-shake-shake" which is really a slight back and forth weave without steering wheel movement. Same thing happens sometimes when I'm passed by a big truck.
I've had my mechanic check the steering linkages and bushings and he felt that everything seems tight. I can move the steering wheel a couple of inches before the tires start to move so I'm thinking the problem might be in the steering box.
Has anybody else had this problem? Is it something that Alpines do? Is there something else that might be the problem? My tires seem good and it doesn't feel like an out-of-balance problem.
If the problem is in the steering box, can the problem be addressed by replacing parts? What parts? Or should the whole unit be rebuilt? If so, is there someone in the US or UK who does such work?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. You guys have been great!
I've had my mechanic check the steering linkages and bushings and he felt that everything seems tight. I can move the steering wheel a couple of inches before the tires start to move so I'm thinking the problem might be in the steering box.
Has anybody else had this problem? Is it something that Alpines do? Is there something else that might be the problem? My tires seem good and it doesn't feel like an out-of-balance problem.
If the problem is in the steering box, can the problem be addressed by replacing parts? What parts? Or should the whole unit be rebuilt? If so, is there someone in the US or UK who does such work?
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. You guys have been great!