CC Spyder ... Chassis not very rigid?

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kilikay

Discussion Starter · Apr 22, 2006

I'm currently driving a SL55 and am looking at getting into a Maserati Spyder... I'm focusing on 2004 CC models and have noticed that in '03 the Spyder's received a 20% increase in chassis stiffening so that the body doesn't flex as much.. However, my question is -- How rigid is the '04 Spyder body? Will the chassis flex when going over bumpy roads? Is there a lot of cowl shake? What about comparisons to a 911 (997 model), Mercedes SL, and BMW M3 convertibles? I HATE cowl shake as it makes a car feel cheap... So what are your opinions on those who have driven the spyder and any of its competitors?

Thanks ahead..

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bundas

· #6 · Apr 23, 2006

shake rattle and roll

my 02 spyder is a wonderful road car. not a track car. i cannot understand compliant of cowl shake. please, more info? i have no experience of same

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bundas

· #12 · Apr 25, 2006

shake

mike a, i noticed you said o3 or later, since i have an 02 i need to know why you shorted that year. thanks

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bundas

· #17 · May 2, 2006

rigid

there for a minute i thought you were talking about me first thing in the morning.

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