Reducing Convertible Body Shake...

[hsk8te2006]

Hi,

I recently purchased my '96 GS-T Spyder, and I'm looking for a way to reduce the amount of body shake. Any ideas?

Also, I noticed that my car has no upper strut tower bar (like my '01 eclipse GT did). Would getting one help with body shake? IF so, which ones can you reccomend? If not, how do they alter a car's handling?

Thanks,
Hsk8te2006

 

[1g_tsi_awd]

A roll bar mgiht help with frame rigidity, but spyders were completely redesigned so I thought they didn't have these problems.

 

[EclipseSH21]

Shouldn't shake. Check the wheels and tires for buildup, verify air pressure is correct, and get an alignment. A strut bar will help, but not in the respect to which your question is posed.

 

[VTRICCO]

if your car is shaking when driving you more then likely need to get your wheels balanced as well as your front suspension aligned

 

[Defiant]

I recently purchased my '96 GS-T Spyder, and I'm looking for a way to reduce the amount of body shake. Any ideas?

Cowl shake? Welcome to the world of convertibles.

Also, I noticed that my car has no upper strut tower bar (like my '01 eclipse GT did). Would getting one help with body shake?

No.

IF so, which ones can you reccomend?

eBay's cheapest.

If not, how do they alter a car's handling?

Some think they do. They're mostly self-deluded.

 

[wret]

recently

Relax. You'll get used to it.