Coilovers washer sound

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:34 AM
  #1  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
Red face Coilovers washer sound

Hey guys, I'm on stance coilovers GR+ True and i just got done lowering my car more. The problem i am having is that when ever i go over a bump or something the passenger side makes a metal sound.
I looked at the coilovers and im PRETTY sure its the washer piece that goes between the rubber boot... So basically its that washer moving up and down hitting something.

Honestly is there anything to worry about? Does anyone else have this problem? How can i fix it?
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:38 AM
  #2  
tango5o4's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 497
Likes: 14
From: New Orleans
I had the same problem with my stance coilovers


Remove the coilover
Retighten the 19mm bolt that holds down the top hat of the stance coilover.. You might want to add some locktite
Reinstall everything and you're good to go
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:40 AM
  #3  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
Ahh, thanks alot man, i appreciate it.

But as it is, is there any problem if i dont tighten it for now other than the sound?
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:47 AM
  #4  
chink-ah-saur's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,942
Likes: 297
From: AsiaSF,ca
ur spring will decompress and you will crash and kill ur self and who ever you hit
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:47 AM
  #5  
tango5o4's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 497
Likes: 14
From: New Orleans
It sounds like a metallic rattle noise like a sack of washers it's very distinct sounding.. Almost like a ringing noise
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:59 AM
  #6  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
Originally Posted by *****-ah-sore
ur spring will decompress and you will crash and kill ur self and who ever you hit
OHRLLY?

Originally Posted by tango5o4
It sounds like a metallic rattle noise like a sack of washers it's very distinct sounding.. Almost like a ringing noise
Yeh its almost kinda scary sounding lol. But yeh man you nailed it. Its no harm though correct? (don't really see how it could be)

Either way ill be fixing it tmrw. I appreciate the help!
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:03 AM
  #7  
tango5o4's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 497
Likes: 14
From: New Orleans
PM me if you have any other questions
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:16 AM
  #8  
Adon's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 28
From: Vancouver & Europe
i have same issue with my bc racing coils, same exact noise rattling loose metal type. coming from both of my front coils only, nothing in the rear except this annoying clicking when im reversing into my garage.

so would the same trick work with mine too, tightening the bolt ?
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:17 AM
  #9  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
^ I would imagine so.

The sounds kinda scary huh? haha.

Btw, have you been driving with that sound for awhile?
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 05:25 PM
  #10  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
So i tightened that 19mm bolt.. It still makes the sound sadly.
I asked one of my friends to sit in the car with me and he told me it sounded like a bag of bolts and nuts. Any idea? I took off the coilover today ,but ill probably take it off again later to look one more time.
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 05:34 PM
  #11  
bound4VIP's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 501
Likes: 13
From: Little Elm, Tx
could be that its to low. I have seen it on other cars, raised it a little bit and it cleared the problem.
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:06 PM
  #12  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
The driver side is the same height with no sound, but could that really be it?
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:18 PM
  #13  
bound4VIP's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 501
Likes: 13
From: Little Elm, Tx
could be, did it make the sould before you lowered it last time? if it didnt raise it half way of what you lowered it and see if that gets rid of the noise.
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:23 PM
  #14  
w4kj4k's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 86
From: Okc
It didn't make the noise before i lowered it. But if anything i will raise up one side and just drive around and see. Thanks for the help!
 
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 06:26 PM
  #15  
bound4VIP's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 501
Likes: 13
From: Little Elm, Tx
no Problem, just raise it half of what you lowered it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dallsinghjr1
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
15
Sep 17, 2023 11:25 AM
davizzle
Media Share G35 Coupe V35
23
May 22, 2022 09:26 AM
Marlin84
Wheels & Tires
38
Apr 1, 2020 12:52 PM
davizzle
Video Share
5
Jan 31, 2017 04:00 PM
dcsbh1
Brakes & Suspension
0
Oct 1, 2015 03:15 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:29 AM.