Front end shakes on moderate to hard acceleration

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Old 07-02-2010, 10:47 AM
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Front end shakes on moderate to hard acceleration

Hey guys, I just picked up a 2003 CL Type-S 6spd last tues and am having an issue with front end vibration upon moderate to hard acceleration. The alignment is extremely off (steering wheel is canted about 25-30 degrees to the left). Could this be the sole cause of the vibrations or should I be looking for other suspension problems or possibly motor mounts? The car has 120k on it so a urethane bushing kit and alignment are in store in the near future. Thanks guys.
Old 07-03-2010, 07:52 AM
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Possible axle problem.
Old 07-03-2010, 04:47 PM
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Some part of suspension has to be damaged to give that much off on your steering wheel , hopefully not a frame. Did somebody run over curb @ high speed? Check visually if one of front wheels is not shifted to the back - just measure and compare distance between edge of the rim and fender
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