what is the noise?

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ywwong

Discussion Starter · Apr 1, 2001

I have tried everything and still can't get rid of the noise.

Whenever the car runs on the rough pavement slow, the rear of the car is making metal clicking noise. There is no noise when the car is over 20 mph.

I took off the spoon rear bar and DC lower tie bar.. and everything is tight under the car.

i need help and idea of what to do with this...

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Jacques

· #2 · Apr 1, 2001

Something with the trunk lid, maybe? How about the spare tire?

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DYI01

· #3 · Apr 1, 2001

sounds like you have the shock knock.

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bronx99

· #4 · Apr 1, 2001

maybe your jack is loose..

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 1, 2001

the trunk lid is tight... spare tire is gone... it is not shock knock coz i have aftermarket suspension...and I checked the Jack is tight too...

see.... i really checked everything.. but the noise is still there.. ahhhhhh...

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Jacques

· #6 · Apr 1, 2001

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Maybe there's a gremlin running loose...just kidding

. How about the trunk liner? Or the rear speakers and deck?

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AIM screename: jsarino
'99 Ficus Green Pearl Type SH:
AEM cai, DC Sports SS header, Mugen exhaust, RH Evo CP-035s, GC/Konis
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US http://www.planetstarseige.com/allyourbase/

[This message has been edited by jacques (edited March 31, 2001).]

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ywwong

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 1, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by jacques:
Maybe there's a gremlin running loose...just kidding

. How about the trunk liner? Or the rear speakers and deck?

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yeah... i check everything that you've mentioned... the noise is produced when the car leans sideway..(making turn) or go out a tiny bumps...

it won't happen on normal driving..

it is just weird and makes me worry!!!

Jacques

· #8 · Apr 1, 2001

Get someone to ride with you, and have them listen to the noise...it'd be good to get a second set of ears.

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 1, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by jacques:
Get someone to ride with you, and have them listen to the noise...it'd be good to get a second set of ears.</font>

do you think dealer will help out if I have aftermarket suspension installed? i brought it to Midas. and they said.. everything is tight under the car.

Jacques

· #10 · Apr 1, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by ywwong:
do you think dealer will help out if I have aftermarket suspension installed? i brought it to Midas. and they said.. everything is tight under the car.

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It's hard to say...dealers vary in opinions on the "scene". Are there any aftermarket places that you can take it to?

vabeach_lude

· #11 · Apr 1, 2001

I think it might come down to how the strut was installed. I am having a metal on metal noise and I will be removing my whole strut soon and then just installing it again with lubricant and torqueing the bolts a little better. I did it by hand before so that I didnt overtighten or strip anything.

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 1, 2001

i am thinking to put the stock suspension back.. but i am not sure if it is a good idea or not.

vabeach_lude

· #13 · Apr 1, 2001

ywwong - it is not your aftermarket suspension that is causing the noise. The noise is caused by someone who possibly installed it incorrectly. Nothing is perfect, so I suggest if you have the money to have someone look at it and possibly re-do the bolts for the strut.

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 1, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by vabeach_lude:
ywwong - it is not your aftermarket suspension that is causing the noise. The noise is caused by someone who possibly installed it incorrectly. Nothing is perfect, so I suggest if you have the money to have someone look at it and possibly re-do the bolts for the strut.</font>

Yeah. i am thinking to bring it to Midas to let them to take a look maybe?

vabeach_lude

· #15 · Apr 1, 2001

I guess that is the last resort if you are sure you've checked everything.

Make sure you find out what it is after they are done looking at it so you can tell us. I know alot of us have been having rear suspension noises that arent shock knock.

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 1, 2001

question... is there any difference between left rear damper and right rear damper?

vabeach_lude

· #17 · Apr 1, 2001

No most of the time the rears are identical and the fronts are identical. But then again you have Konis right? If so, then I am not positive.

vabeach_lude

· #18 · Apr 1, 2001

Oh and I emailed you.

ywwong

Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 1, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by vabeach_lude:
Oh and I emailed you.</font>

you got mail too.

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