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Hi, folks. Following up on an issue I identified about 2 weeks ago, just before heading off on a trip abroad. (Thanks to those who responded earlier.)
Long story short: Hit a pothole in early June and did some significant damage to left front of the car. Had to replace: left front rim/tire, fender liner, front bumper, left front lower control arm, and the engine cradle (subframe).
Got the car back on 6/17, handling is fine; however, ... there seemed to be a sort of drone and vibration which is starts over 40 mpg and is most pronounced at 45-50 mph.
Returned from our trip tonight and took the car out for a spin. My wife (who knows very little about cars) noticed the drone while sitting in the passenger's seat. It seems to be emanating from the driver's side, and the vibration is not so much in the steering column, but more through the pedals and the floor.
Planning on bringing it back to the shop tomorrow morning and hoping to take a spin with a mechanic and see if he notices it, too. However, worried that they'll just tell me it's "normal." (If my wife notices it, it's definitely not normal.)
Any thoughts about what might be causing the drone/vibration or advice on how to handle this matter? Thx in advance for any tips.
Long story short: Hit a pothole in early June and did some significant damage to left front of the car. Had to replace: left front rim/tire, fender liner, front bumper, left front lower control arm, and the engine cradle (subframe).
Got the car back on 6/17, handling is fine; however, ... there seemed to be a sort of drone and vibration which is starts over 40 mpg and is most pronounced at 45-50 mph.
Returned from our trip tonight and took the car out for a spin. My wife (who knows very little about cars) noticed the drone while sitting in the passenger's seat. It seems to be emanating from the driver's side, and the vibration is not so much in the steering column, but more through the pedals and the floor.
Planning on bringing it back to the shop tomorrow morning and hoping to take a spin with a mechanic and see if he notices it, too. However, worried that they'll just tell me it's "normal." (If my wife notices it, it's definitely not normal.)
Any thoughts about what might be causing the drone/vibration or advice on how to handle this matter? Thx in advance for any tips.