# Cars Vibrating At Low RPM? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [September 15, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051 "2009-09-15T20:59:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/1 "2009-09-15T20:59:05Z")
Ive been noticing that something is messed up in my tranny. As i drive at low rpms about 1700-2200 the car begins to vibrate. this occurs in every gear but only lasts in this range after that its gone. i figured it must be the tranny and not the drive shaft since it doesn’t do it in neutral. I gotta change my clutch anyways so any ideas on what this can be, maybe one of the bearings? Oh yea its a s14 and the tranny has only about 140k. Any help would be appreciated Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Cyprian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cyprian/32/25410_2.png) [@Cyprian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cyprian)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/2 "2009-09-16T08:07:15Z")
The bushing in the split driveshaft perhaps? Would only be noticeable when force is applied… ---
**Author:** ![driftertim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@driftertim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/driftertim)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/3 "2009-09-16T08:41:45Z")
check the mounts just to be sure. I doubt that at 140K the mounts would be bad but ya never know. If its the OEM clutch maybe its going or if the clutch is a replacement and was not centered properly during installation it could also give you that type of feel with vibrations etc… ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/4 "2009-09-16T10:19:09Z")
check u-joints and hangar bearing ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/5 "2009-09-16T20:08:49Z")
yea the clutch is going for sure it slips sometimes and alot on hot days ---
**Author:** ![XenoVibe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xenovibe/32/5739_2.png) [@XenoVibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XenoVibe)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/6 "2009-09-16T20:27:57Z")
your car has too much torque D: lol jk ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/7 "2009-09-16T20:39:34Z")
^^ i wish ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/8 "2009-09-16T20:40:57Z")
my concern is that the vibration doesnt occur when the car is in neutral doesnt that mean it should still vibrate if its the driveshaft? ---
**Author:** ![schen04](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@schen04](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/schen04)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/9 "2009-09-16T21:34:16Z")
drive shaft doesn’t spin when you are in nuetral. ---
**Author:** ![simplemind7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@simplemind7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/simplemind7)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/10 "2009-09-16T21:42:37Z")
If it’s RPM related it isn’t the drive shaft, guaranteed. While you have the tranny out to do the clutch check for any play in the input shaft bearing. ---
**Author:** ![Nissan\_Crazy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nissan_crazy/32/5775_2.png) [@Nissan\_Crazy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nissan_Crazy)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/11 "2009-09-16T22:10:35Z")
Like buddy said, check the u-joints and hanger.I had a similar issue, it turned out to be u-joints. Or you can go with a sick one piece drive shaft from The driveshaft shop Cheers bro and good luck ---
**Author:** ![Osad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@Osad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Osad)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/12 "2009-09-17T01:43:42Z")
If it’s in neutral, the driveshaft isn’t spinning, so why would it vibrate. If anything it IS the driveshaft as everyone has been saying, and it is most likely out of balance due to the hangar bushing or the u-joint (as forementioned). ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/13 "2009-09-17T06:13:23Z")
> [@FS-FT: feeler '95 Integra GSR/b18c5 swap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-ft-feeler-95-integra-gsr-b18c5-swap/21639/63): > > If it’s RPM related it isn’t the drive shaft, guaranteed. > > While you have the tranny out to do the clutch check for any play in the input shaft bearing. 😕 ---
**Author:** ![simplemind7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@simplemind7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/simplemind7)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/14 "2009-09-17T06:24:10Z")
Wheel speed vibrations are drive shaft/differential/anything after the transmission, engine speed vibrations are not. ---
**Author:** ![Cyprian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cyprian/32/25410_2.png) [@Cyprian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cyprian)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/15 "2009-09-17T18:12:42Z")
Just so we are all clear on this, if the car is moving…so is your drive shaft. Even if the clutch is in, or its in neutral. If anyone cares to contest this fact, I will destroy you. ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/16 "2009-09-17T21:55:39Z")
ye thats what ive heard to when its in neutral the driveshaft is still spinning, but for now ill check the ujoints and hanger bearing when i get some time. ---
**Author:** ![simplemind7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@simplemind7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/simplemind7)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/17 "2009-09-17T22:31:25Z")
> [@impactspoon"](#): > > If anyone cares to contest this fact, I will destroy you. LOL! Awesome. ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/18 "2009-09-28T18:36:33Z")
okay so i was just doing some research and alot of people with the same issue as me said it was faulty u joints or just not enough lubrication. some also outlined the fact that the driveshafts may not be in balance, im guessing if thats the case im gonna have to go to a driveshaft shop. But before i continue to search i just wanted to clarify something. So since the driveshaft is spinning when the car is in neutral doesnt that mean that the vibration should still occur. or is it that the amount of pressure applied on the driveshaft has decreased since the car is in neutral, thus leading to no vibration. Im just hoping its not a tranny issue, and the more i think about it, i think it probably isn’t. I hope! ---
**Author:** ![Nissan\_Crazy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nissan_crazy/32/5775_2.png) [@Nissan\_Crazy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nissan_Crazy)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/19 "2009-09-29T10:13:46Z")
Maybe worn engine mounts as well,or exhaust rubbingc somewhere ---
**Author:** ![jeeta\_s](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeta_s/32/5758_2.png) [@jeeta\_s](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeta_s)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051/20 "2009-09-30T13:42:27Z")
the engine mounts seem to be fine but i know my exhaust is like rattling and doing some next shit lol. im replacing it anyway but the exhaust cant be producing the type of vibrations im getting lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cars-vibrating-at-low-rpm/128051.md?page=2)