Hood shaking on freeway
#1
Hood shaking on freeway
I was on the freeway and was in 4th at about 65 then shifted hard into 3rd and my hood starts shaking all over the f'n place! I immediately slowed down and checked to make sure it was closed properly and it was. I got back on the freeway but didn't notice any more rattling. I remember seeing some posts about this in the past but can't seem to find them now. Anyone figure out why this happens or a solution?
#2
RE: Hood shaking on freeway
Mine starts shaking, but not till I reach 120 mph. I would look to maybe adjust the bumpers to make sure they are contacting the hood. Not too much. Check hood to fender height for reference.
#3
RE: Hood shaking on freeway
My hood used to shake violently at highway speeds. Unlike the minor vibrations some others were talking about, this was definitely a big deal. Trial and error setting/resetting the twist rubber hood stops took care of most (90%) of the shake, thick weatherstripping across the front top edge of the headlights (hidden when the hood is closed) took care of the rest.
Sleeper2
Sleeper2
#4
6th Gear Member
RE: Hood shaking on freeway
What sleeper2 said.
Try turning the rubber bumpers about 1/4 - 1/2 turn UP at a time. Mine isn't as bad but will still shake some over 100 depending on wind conditions. I may try the weather stripping next.
Try turning the rubber bumpers about 1/4 - 1/2 turn UP at a time. Mine isn't as bad but will still shake some over 100 depending on wind conditions. I may try the weather stripping next.
#5
RE: Hood shaking on freeway
Say here, the S197 does that. Adjust the rubber bumpers up about 1/4 to 1/2 turn. It does help. Also make sure the hood is closed good. Drop it from about a foot or more. I have had my car up over 130mph for a good amount if time. Hood has NEVER opened. Just FYI.
#9
RE: Hood shaking on freeway
My hood would raise about an inch or so on the freeway freaked me out first time, still makes me a little nervous. I was actually missing a rubber bumper on the passenger fender.
It was like an 8 dollar part at the dealer. Installed it, theres still a little shake, but the bumper helped a ton.
Im going to try to adjust the other bumpers in the front a bit. Great suggestion.
It was like an 8 dollar part at the dealer. Installed it, theres still a little shake, but the bumper helped a ton.
Im going to try to adjust the other bumpers in the front a bit. Great suggestion.