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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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I installed a set of tein basic coilovers and now theres a strange noise coming from the front right suspention when i make left turn at full lock. It sounds sorta like a knocking. I took it apart tonight and reinstalled it, made sure all the bolts were tight and the brake lines were rubbing and the tires weren't rubbing. Still the sound is there....anyone know whats up?
Old May 2, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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is it happening when going over bumps?
Old May 2, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
is it happening when going over bumps?
it does seem that way (even sorta small bumps, but not on super flat land)...and it happends when i'm going slow (under 20mph) but yea has to be full lock making a left...
Old May 2, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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I think this was in another post they narrowed it down to the ABS or the Trac control
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well this happened to my car when I lowered it, and my friends accord when we lowered it. the top big strut nut was loose. the one under the dustcap
Old May 2, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zinker
I think this was in another post they narrowed it down to the ABS or the Trac control
if so is there a fix?

well this happened to my car when I lowered it, and my friends accord when we lowered it. the top big strut nut was loose. the one under the dustcap
i made sure they were tight and they are...noise is still there


btw thanks for the help guys....
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bump any more help?
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Hows the ride compare to stock?
Old May 4, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by punksterz626
Hows the ride compare to stock?
the ride is good. i like it better than stock...a little stiffer, but nothing crazy. does this question have a follow up to help me or are you thread jacking just kidding
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