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purpleRac3r · 06-11-2014, 10:38 AM

Tribefan, any loud clicking noise is NOT normal, especially from the rear. Its possible the V4 valves may not be working properly or maybe just sloppy - they are in the rear, just in front of the axle assembly.

As for the steering vibration, that sounds exactly like one of the front tires is out of balance. I had the same issue on one of the rears - caused a pulsing vibration at highway speeds. Had it rebalanced, sure enough the driver rear was 3/4 ounce off. All smooth now. Apparently the dealership tire balancer needs calibration, as I had the problem since April when I put the summer tires back on. A local tire shop had it fixed in 15 minutes.

I suggest going to a different dealership. Something is definitely not right with the clicking, and maybe see a reputable tire shop for a balance check. Check with local car clubs for a good one.

06-11-2014, 10:38 AM	#22
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 614	Tribefan, any loud clicking noise is NOT normal, especially from the rear. Its possible the V4 valves may not be working properly or maybe just sloppy - they are in the rear, just in front of the axle assembly. As for the steering vibration, that sounds exactly like one of the front tires is out of balance. I had the same issue on one of the rears - caused a pulsing vibration at highway speeds. Had it rebalanced, sure enough the driver rear was 3/4 ounce off. All smooth now. Apparently the dealership tire balancer needs calibration, as I had the problem since April when I put the summer tires back on. A local tire shop had it fixed in 15 minutes. I suggest going to a different dealership. Something is definitely not right with the clicking, and maybe see a reputable tire shop for a balance check. Check with local car clubs for a good one. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!