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my 03 mini s is getting some vibrations at low speeds, around 10-20mph then goes away. i have had alot of the front end parts replace like control arms. and wheel bearings. i also got an alignment and tires balanced thinking that was the issue. I lowered the car a bit more and add some ECS 8mm wheel spacers and started to notice the vibrations since i added the spacers and lowered the car. could the spacers be causing the vibrations? they are hub centric so i dont see why they would cause an issue. I was running cheap 6mm spacers from the auto store with no issues. my mate said it could be clutch chatter but my clutch is working fine. I do have some cheap tires on the front that are slightly chopped but not too bad.
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It's likely due to the ride height change. Your axles are worn in at the previous height essentially.
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would it eventually go away once the axles wear at the new height? or is the only was to correct it is new axles?
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Normally, yes. If you've ruled out other reasons for the vibration you should be fine.
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The cupped tires may be an indicator of either an alignment issue, ball joints, or lca bushings needing an investigation.
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ball joints, lca bushings and alignment have all been taking care of and replaced/done.
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If you raise it and lose the spacers does the vibration go away ?
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