help new car got some nasty shakes

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smith169
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Post Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:31 pm

alrite guys im new to the e30 bought myslef a 318i the other day balck coupe with recaro leather done a few bits already so watch this space! ill get sum pics posted soon. Problems im having i bought sum 17' alpina reps off shaz325i in london luvely wheels put them on my car and im getting shuddering through the car at over 70mph but not through the steering wheel just the dashboard, is it un balanced wheels. can some one shine a light on this for me any ideas much appreciated nice 1 guys!!!!
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Post Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:34 pm

hi

did the reps come with spiggot rings??

if not go get some asap
but avoid cheap soft plastic 1s as they do very little

get the right ones and it should solve all ya probs
also get them balenced as well
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Post Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:07 pm

cheers m8 excellent dont think they came with those sprigot rings where can i get myself sum decnt ones of those then they got weights on the wheels does that mean they r balanced??