shaking del sol
03-21-2003, 07:03 PM
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shaking del sol
I had my top off for the first time since I puchased car. Everything was fine until I hit about 45 mph. The car started shaking back an forth. It needs new tires and alignment! Could this be my problem or do I need to stiffen the body somewhere! By the way car is 93 del sol S model. Thanks for any help!
03-21-2003, 07:08 PM
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Re: shaking del sol (93solcontender)
The chassis is not that stiff when the top is off, because if you think about it, its not all being supported- its disconnected. From what you said, you make it sound as if its very noticeable/bad. Thats probbaly due to a wheel/tire problem. My SOL doesnt SHAKE when I have the top off, but you can definatly feel the difference in stiffness. Sort of on the subject- does anyone have any pics of a sol with a harness bar- or know where to purchase them, or would it be cheaper to get one made, thanks.
03-21-2003, 07:28 PM
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Re: shaking del sol (del_sol)
what would the harness bar bolt on to....¿¿ the only thing i notice when i have the top down, is that i get wet when it rains..... leather rocks.........
03-21-2003, 09:27 PM
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Re: shaking del sol (boostn5Ghaba)
Did it still shake when you put the roof back on? If it did, check the lugs. If those are tight, then look into getting an alignment.
03-21-2003, 09:28 PM
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Re: shaking del sol (boostn5Ghaba)
yeah you should not have that much 'shimmy' on your sol. i had some on mine, but it was due to poor alignment (toe-in) but i had that fixed. the sol will still vibe a little due to the fact that the roof is the support abutment for the A-pillar & B-pillar. but i would check you alignment/ maybe a wheel balance would help? imo 
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03-23-2003, 05:57 PM
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Re: shaking del sol (silos)
I had new tires put on this saturday. Taking car to get alignment done tomorrow. I will let everybody know if this cures it. Also car only did it with the top off! Thanks everybody
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