Kai

Just want to say i got the 2nd gen protege at last. This only after my brother crash my mx-3 into a tree. Got it at a good price but the only problems i had with it is when driving at low speed the steering wheel tends to rattle. Does anyone have any problem with this.

vkyolv

check yer tires

Kai

yeah i've done that
and there was nothin wrong with it

Identity_X

what about when you're going a little faster ???
does it get worse ?

Kai

thats the part i don't understand, after i hit 60km, theres no more problem

Identity_X

does it rattle a lot or not that much ???
if you let it go would the car go in a straight line ???

Kai

well it goes reasonably straight, though slightly a bit to the left

Identity_X

I am not sure what it could be but check the steering wheel itself,
tighten it ........then jack up the car and look at the axles and cv joints and **** like that.......

go to a road where there is absolutely no holes and **** and see if it does it there........maybe the roads suck where you live....

tonight I'm gonna ask I guy I know to see what he says.....
I'll let you know...

Kai

thanks for ur help by the way. I'll try ur advice later on.

mazdaspeedwest

possible causes:

- oddly worn tires, or defective tires
- alignment (caster, toe, camber)
- wheels not balanced
- Cv half shafts
- rack and pinion steering
- loose steering wheel (doubtfull if it's never been removed, but since it's used anythings possible)
- worn bushings (control arms, strut mounts, etc)
- worn strut(s)

your too nervous, clam down

Mxyzptlk

Maybe your rims are bent

wheelguruuu

you can rule out tire & wheel balance since it goes away after 60. you should really take it to a shop or a pro and have them check out the steering and suspension parts for wear! Bearings, axles, thing along those lines. also if you run your hand along your tire front to back and you feel rough edges either way you have or have had poor alignment. or your struts have or have been blown

Maz94Protege

Check and make sure ur tires are balanced and aligned. u might jus need a small adjustment or alignment done. i need an alignment cause when i go 60mph+ the car shakes in front end a bit!

Kai

thanks a lot guys for the help. Wish i got the time to check on my baby now. Got an assignment to do, i doubt u guys are that willing to help me with that