sympathetic vibrational rattle coming from passenger side at 60mph, increasing with speed.

2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
73,000 MILES
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WIVITPAWZ
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The car drives absolutely fine, and there are no noises at all, until you reach 60mph, then a rattle from somewhere around the front passenger side appears, and increases with speed. It stops once speed dips below 60mph. It sounds like something is loose, and is not a metal upon metal sound. more like plastic against plastic. there is a loose fitting under the wheel arch which is attached to the bumper, and is vented, could it be this, or could it be coming from behind the wheel itself. It does not affect the drive of the car, and there are no other symptoms.
Mar 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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FIXITMR
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can you feel it or just hear it?
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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WIVITPAWZ
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It's just a noise. No feel. (sorry for not mentioning it).
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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FIXITMR
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is tire bad or out of balance?
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM
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WIVITPAWZ
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nope, new tyres, newly balanced, no pull to either side on acceleration or braking.
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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take pic of parts.
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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WIVITPAWZ
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unfortunately, I don't have a camera, otherwise I would have taken a pic.
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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try tightening that thing down and see if it helps.
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:45 AM