Lo Pony
Well-Known Member
Been away a while. I'm interested in whether the 2018s are affected also, as I'm looking into ordering a 2019. If they are affected, I'll be more than happy to jump to Chevy or Dodge. This is a very irritating problem.
Just to remind everyone - the vibration we are talking about here is similar to the sound of an airplane propeller. More of a harmonic hum/buzz. NOT a back and fourth shimmy or a bounce, which is a tire/wheel.
I rented a 2017 GT prem. automatic from Budget on a recent trip to DC. What a whored out vehicle, and it vibrated like hell! Way worse than my 2016 Prem. PP. Smelled like a dog fart inside and the subwoofer was blown, so the stereo sounded like a dental instrument. I like the automatic trans, though. Thinking about getting the 10 speed auto in my next one.
Feel free to search for my posts on this thread - I have been around the world with this problem on the 99-03 SVT Cobras with IRS, so I know a thing or two about it! I've posted a LOT of good tech (and so have other people).
My vibration was reduced by about 80% by unbolting the driveshaft from the pinion flange and reattaching it 180 degrees from the original factory installed position. It's a very simple thing to try and it may help you as it did me. Unbolting the driveshaft center hanger bearing and transmission mounts to "neutralize" binding stress also seems like a good idea. Don't be afraid to try these. I mean come on folks - we're car guys, right?
Just to remind everyone - the vibration we are talking about here is similar to the sound of an airplane propeller. More of a harmonic hum/buzz. NOT a back and fourth shimmy or a bounce, which is a tire/wheel.
I rented a 2017 GT prem. automatic from Budget on a recent trip to DC. What a whored out vehicle, and it vibrated like hell! Way worse than my 2016 Prem. PP. Smelled like a dog fart inside and the subwoofer was blown, so the stereo sounded like a dental instrument. I like the automatic trans, though. Thinking about getting the 10 speed auto in my next one.
Feel free to search for my posts on this thread - I have been around the world with this problem on the 99-03 SVT Cobras with IRS, so I know a thing or two about it! I've posted a LOT of good tech (and so have other people).
My vibration was reduced by about 80% by unbolting the driveshaft from the pinion flange and reattaching it 180 degrees from the original factory installed position. It's a very simple thing to try and it may help you as it did me. Unbolting the driveshaft center hanger bearing and transmission mounts to "neutralize" binding stress also seems like a good idea. Don't be afraid to try these. I mean come on folks - we're car guys, right?
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