Hood shaking at high speeds?

[Franko]

I did a run with my SRT and my buddy's Gallardo. I got up to 160mph and had to lay off because my hood was shaking like crazy! I really thought it might fly open and that would not be a pretty site.

Just wondering if this happened to anybody else?

Frank

 

[Viper X]

Hood latch is adjustable. I had to adjust mine side to side for alignment purposes and up front for tightness when new. Now it's fine at 150 on a good road. Haven't gone higher ..... yet. Nevada Open Road Challenge coming in May.

 

[Franko]

wow, thanks for the helpful info....

 

[quick2tr]

Scary.

Mine definitely does not have this problem. Latching the hood requires firm pressure or decent "drop" to catch, very solid. Was your hood removed recently for engine servicing?

 

[quick2tr]

BTW, curious how your SRT did against the Gallardo to 160?

 

[Franko]

I jumped out a car length at 70mph but when we were at 160ish, he pulled along side of me. It's a fast car, i wanted a 360 coupe until i drove and saw the gallardo in action. I'm just waiting for the prices to drop alittle bit.

 

[Viper X]

Franko,

A Paxton is much cheaper. . . . . and he won't be beside you at 70, 90, 120 or 150. Believe me. Not even close.