Roadster body flex noise?

[M_Six]

Hey Roadie owners,

Do you ever hear noise caused by body flex when you hit a slope at an angle? Most parking lots around here are 2ft or so higher than the roadbed with a slope leading into them. When I hit one these at a non-90 angle, like turning right into a parking lot, I get a solid thunk from the dash area right in front of me. Is it just the body flexing or could I have a bad mount somewhere?

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Hey Roadie owners,

Do you ever hear noise caused by body flex when you hit a slope at an angle? Most parking lots around here are 2ft or so higher than the roadbed with a slope leading into them. When I hit one these at a non-90 angle, like turning right into a parking lot, I get a solid thunk from the dash area right in front of me. Is it just the body flexing or could I have a bad mount somewhere?

That sounds like the under hood strut braces need tightening. I do hear some flex in mine too. Don't think this is avoidable in an open roof car...

[jragan]

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377102 Check the "Common Issues" section.

[M_Six]

Yep, sounds like the strut braces. I'll have the dealer check them. Wonder if that is also causing the vibrations I feel at 95MPH.

Thanks, Folks.

[M_Six]

I'll check them. But I approach my car, wrench in hand, with great trepidation.

[thenewkid]

had the exactly the same thing in mine, took it to the dealership, they said stuts needed tightening...and...they said there was "plastic rubbing", making a almost knocking/clicking noise, they took off the steering wheel, cleaned and lubricated the steering column, since then no more noise

[WhoU4]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I'll check them. But I approach my car, wrench in hand, with great trepidation.

Add a Strut Brace It tends to help keep the front from flexing too extreme on the roadies... (Just need a Torque Wrench)

Tischer still has them cheaper than most places with free shipping.

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