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      05-02-2009, 04:42 AM   #1
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HELP: weird sound after installing the coilover?

hi guys, I have installled my FK coilover with in two weeks, and there are some kind of weird sound when ever I go over a small bump etc... and the sound only came from the front more likely to the driver side. anyone have this similar situation? the sound is not VERY loud...but sound like no shocks or something..
I don't even know how to explain it. Please chime in if any experts. THank you.
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What kind of sound? Can u be a little more descriptive so people can help you diagnose the problem
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hi guys, I have installled my FK coilover with in two weeks, and there are some kind of weird sound when ever I go over a small bump etc... and the sound only came from the front more likely to the driver side. anyone have this similar situation? the sound is not VERY loud...but sound like no shocks or something..
I don't even know how to explain it. Please chime in if any experts. THank you.
check the sway bar end link bolt... sometimes it's a bit loose if it's tightened down while at an angle and give you some noise
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the sound like something hit the fender or bottom of the car.. not rubbing the fender tho..
imagine when the car is in fully stopped and just use your hand knock on the inner fender..
and that's how it sounds like.
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i have same situation like you.
still making noise.....need help
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How low is the car now after install? (mm)
Wheel and tire sizes?
Is it a "thumping" or "clank" sound?
Sound on both front wheels? Or ONE of the front wheels? What happens when you turn wheels and when you accellerate hard off the mark?
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Does it sound like something hitting a plastic bucket?
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Does it sound like something hitting a plastic bucket?
kind of.
i heard sound from driver side not passenger side.
it's not loud sound, and if you go to small bumps, it make sound...
is it might be sounds from spacer spring on front coilover.?
because i have fk silverline. and front have two spring each side.
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Is the sound a clunking sound? If so, it may well be the front sway bar end links. This happened to me in my G35 coupe after installing lowering springs. I suddenly heard this clunking sound when going over small bumps at low speed (20-30 mph). When I brought it to a shop, we saw that the front left end link was bent and that was causing the clunking noise. I replaced it with an adjustable end link which resolved the issue.
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