high speed hood flutter
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high speed hood flutter
Has anyone noticed their stock hood fluttering at high(way) speed? I had a very noticeable amount of vibration near the front edge of the hood. Does anyone know the maximum speed for these hoods?
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It's been happening for over 2 years now.
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Mine was solid until I put my MRT hood struts on. I think since I didn't get the alignment quite right when I bolted the hood back up it's now fluttering as well... makes me nervous at 100mph + speeds.
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i solved that problem even before i changed the hood and got hood pins installed, by simply adjusting the rubber stoppers and raising them a bit..
the hood was then difficult to shut, but it sure as heck never fluttered anymore, even at 140mph![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
in any case, i do feel alot better now with hood pins.. kinda sets my mind at ease knowing i have pins holding the hood down with that much pressure building up beneath the hood at such speeds
the hood was then difficult to shut, but it sure as heck never fluttered anymore, even at 140mph
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in any case, i do feel alot better now with hood pins.. kinda sets my mind at ease knowing i have pins holding the hood down with that much pressure building up beneath the hood at such speeds
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I get a little bit of flutter at speeds over 75 and need to make the adjustment also.
Thanks.
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Yeah everyones hood does that, but driving at 120 why would I be looking at my hood anyway. It doesnt bother me. These hoods can handle atleast the 145+ that I have gotten my car up to, apc makes a carbon fiber hood that mustangsunlimited (mustangsunlimited.com) carries they also carry alot of other brands for all years if anyone needs anything (I live 25 minutes away from the CT location, just let me know and I can pick up and arrange shipping for you insted of paying for theirs, and also check out what you are buying before shipping.) I can also work with their prices, and dont expect anything in return, but a thank you.
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Why has this not been fixed at the factory yet...three years into production? They obviously know about it (GT500).
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Shaun maybe you have never noticed it. Its not like its moving more than maybe 1/4 - 1/2 inch it happens on these stock hoods because of the lip that they have. The lip allows air and airpressure to gather under the hood, going faster forces more air in. The more air the more it shakes. Therefore all non-modifyed (without vents/pins) stock hoods on the 05-07's will flutter.
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Both my '05 and now my '07 flutter as well....particularly on the driver's side. You can feel the play if you "gently pull" up on each front corner of the hood...more play on my driver's side. I have adjusted the rubber bumpers and it helped some - but it's really inherent in the design of these hoods.
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Both my '05 and now my '07 flutter as well....particularly on the driver's side. You can feel the play if you "gently pull" up on each front corner of the hood...more play on my driver's side. I have adjusted the rubber bumpers and it helped some - but it's really inherent in the design of these hoods.
BTW, Will this cause the hood to stick up past the fender?