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OK so I finally found something I don't like about my 997.2

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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OK so I finally found something I don't like about my 997.2

damn rear view mirror vibrates badly at 4000 RPM and above - can't see behind me for cop cars.

Any fixes?
 
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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I would bring it in to the dealer, perhaps there is some thing loose (other the nut behind the wheel)
 
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I would bring it in to the dealer, perhaps there is some thing loose (other the nut behind the wheel)
+1 I'd get the dealer to look at it. Mine doesn't vibrate and is so stiff it is actually hard to adjust. Maybe the mirror shake is just a symptom of something like an out of balance wheel or flat spotted tire?
 
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Yep...have the dealer look at it. Mine is steady as can be......
 
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Go faster until it smooths out?
 
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+1 Have the dealer look at it. My mirror is also stiff, so once its set - sticks in place.
 
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+1 I'd get the dealer to look at it. Mine doesn't vibrate and is so stiff it is actually hard to adjust. Maybe the mirror shake is just a symptom of something like an out of balance wheel or flat spotted tire?
+1 here too
 
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You have a balance issue. Start with wheel balance and go from there.
 
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Originally Posted by Alan
damn rear view mirror vibrates badly at 4000 RPM and above - can't see behind me for cop cars.

Any fixes?
I think mine is steady, but I wonder how many of us are studying the RV Mirror at 4K+rpm - if that's at cruising altitude, I can see why you'd be on the lookout for cops. Maybe try Escort or Valentine? Or a wheel balance, or better roads...

If it is spreed independent and only happens at high RPMs - hmm...
 

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I haven't noticed any vibration as yet. Doh, now I'll probably be looking for it!
 
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You have a balance issue. Start with wheel balance and go from there.
I know it's OT, but, Sezme, your .2 triple black Cab looks very, very menacing and very, very cool.
 
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or you can get something like this



But, I don't know where you can get this
 
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I know it's OT, but, Sezme, your .2 triple black Cab looks very, very menacing and very, very cool.
Thanks.... it's the "Evil ****roach" lol
 
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