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First, my Festiva is running great, but in 5th gear at 3k RPM's it feels like the car is going to come UNGLUED. It begins to shake and rattle down the road, and the rear hatch makes an interesting sound. Anyone ever had this happen? Second, can anyone tell me how fast 3k RPM's in 5th gear is? My speedo just went out, but my tach is fine. Thanks in advance.
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A little over 70 MPH. You need to check your wheels , and tires.sigpic
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That's around 70mph. Sounds like you need your wheels balanced, or possibly new tires.Jim DeAngelis
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Fresh, what is it with you and posting a minute before me?
Jim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
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Dont want to lose J.ess's favor .
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The wheels and tires seem to be fine. Good tread, rims are straight. Should I replace the bearings, or go for an alignment? 70MPH, not bad, I guess I should keep it under that anyways...1990 Ford Festiva
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Nice video Fresh! I was driving the turquoise car down the freeway once, going about 70 and sounded like the RPM's were going thru the roof!-Josh RComment
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Great video! Almost 75mph, I'm gonna get pulled over...haha thanks1990 Ford Festiva
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Here is a better one
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Uh, when did you say you got your license?Originally posted by 91blufestiva View Post'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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Mine doesn't even make it to 70 unless I'm going slightly downhill. lol.1989 Ford Festiva rollin on 13s
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I will be getting my license in April, I had my permit with me at the time I was driving on the freeway. So it's not like I was being illegalOriginally posted by Pu241 View Post
Last edited by 91blufestiva; 02-04-2009, 11:58 PM.-Josh RComment
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Mine is doing the same thing. The noise from the hatch is really annoying. I run 70 basically the whole time I'm in the car b/c its highway all the way to work and back (last tank I got 41mpg, I figure thats good for running that speed all the time, ha). I'm about 90% sure that the shaking is coming from the struts/shocks being completely blown. I'll know for sure in a couple of weeks when I replace it all. I also had a shake in the front, so I moved the front tires to the back and all was smooth. I believe one of the front tires may be breaking loose from the inside b/c all the tires look lfine.
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