WaveyKat Mods & questions
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alright, after this weekend, I'm 100% sure I need the rears rolled.
with 3 people in the car and a trunk full of luggage, there was ONE large speedbump that I probably took too fast (although I was going damn slow) where I heard it rub.
dammit!
with 3 people in the car and a trunk full of luggage, there was ONE large speedbump that I probably took too fast (although I was going damn slow) where I heard it rub.
dammit!
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
alright, after this weekend, I'm 100% sure I need the rears rolled.
with 3 people in the car and a trunk full of luggage, there was ONE large speedbump that I probably took too fast (although I was going damn slow) where I heard it rub.
dammit!
with 3 people in the car and a trunk full of luggage, there was ONE large speedbump that I probably took too fast (although I was going damn slow) where I heard it rub.
dammit!
Phil, believe it or not, if you had a suspension with adjustable dampers, the rubbing can be prevented. When you stiffen up the dampers there will be less recoil on the springs...makes ya want the Super Streets, PSS-9's or the CR-S's doesn't it? :v
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Phil, believe it or not, if you had a suspension with adjustable dampers, the rubbing can be prevented. When you stiffen up the dampers there will be less recoil on the springs...makes ya want the Super Streets, PSS-9's or the CR-S's doesn't it? :v
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Originally Posted by ekimpay
just an fyi. i used to rub on deep freeway dips. after an alignment, i haven't rubbed so far.
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How much does it cost you for alignment if you dont mind me asking.
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ok well i change my sway bars to H&R but the Squeaky sound is still there damn that is really getting to me i just can find where this noise is coming from someone told me it can be the shocks is loose? am thinking of removing my rear shocks and springs and reinstalling them.. some people say change the bushings what other bushing is there to change??? sway bar bushing front and rear what else?
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its sweet.... handles nice.. plus the thickness of the bars compare to the stock bars theres is a big difference.. the only thing is am getting this damn squeaking noise don't know where its coming from oday when i get some i will use some liquid silicone on the rear control arm
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Squeak is the sound form the spring coils. Ask the shop that you bought the BASIC's from if they can get the TEIN sleeves for you. These slip over the coils on the springs and reduce the noise.
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
i got it From Carlab
Did you install these yourself or have someone do them for you? If you had a shop install for you, ask them how much it'll be to install the sleeves because the suspension will need to be taken off (I'm pretty sure) to have the sleeves slipped over the coils. These sleeves will reduce the spring noise. Basically, what you're hearing is the sound of the coils depressing when the weight distributes (based on turning, going over driveway, etc...)
It's not a big deal, but if it annoys you, the spring sleeves should take away some of that noise. I hear they work great. I have the same noise, so it doesn't bother me (it's more like a creaking, not squeaking, right?). At any rate, that's what you want to do to take away a lot of that noise.
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Are you sure it's your suspension squeaking? How low do you have the rear?
I had the same problem right after my coilovers were installed. It squeaked when going over bumps or on any type of turns. It sounded exactly like a squeaky shock or spring. We wasted almost 2 hours troubleshooting and guess what it was??? The tire was barely rubbing the little tab where the bumper meets the quarter panel. I hammered the tab upwards/out of the way and to our amazement, that was the problem!
I had the same problem right after my coilovers were installed. It squeaked when going over bumps or on any type of turns. It sounded exactly like a squeaky shock or spring. We wasted almost 2 hours troubleshooting and guess what it was??? The tire was barely rubbing the little tab where the bumper meets the quarter panel. I hammered the tab upwards/out of the way and to our amazement, that was the problem!
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i had a shop do the install for me.. but know to remove and install it myself now... i will call carlab up on monday.. i don't have my 19" wheels on now i still hear the creaking and i don't have the setting on the coilover on the low settings... in the rear i have it almost all the way up in the front its like in the middle. but the thing is i don't have to be in the car and i can press down on the rear of the car like the trunk and i will hear a creaking noise but since after i change my Sway Bars the creaking is less not as loud as before.. today am thinking about removing the rear suspension and lube up every joints i can see even where the shocks get bolted to the control arm with some liquid silicone if this don't work well DAMN the NOISE i will have to get the Tein sleeves and live with a little creaking. thanks for the help Guys i will let you know how it goes
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Loose Projector BI-Xenon
I did do a search but no Fix DIY
ok so I have Euro Bi-xenon installed but the projector is kind of loose I found out that the adjusting rod popped out so I put the rod back in its place but the projector is still a little loose is this normal is there a way the make it a little less loose.. when am driving at night and I go thru bumpy roads u can actually see the projector shaking well the light shaking can someone help me and let me know if this is normal
ok so I have Euro Bi-xenon installed but the projector is kind of loose I found out that the adjusting rod popped out so I put the rod back in its place but the projector is still a little loose is this normal is there a way the make it a little less loose.. when am driving at night and I go thru bumpy roads u can actually see the projector shaking well the light shaking can someone help me and let me know if this is normal
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
I did do a search but no Fix DIY
ok so I have Euro Bi-xenon installed but the projector is kind of loose I found out that the adjusting rod popped out so I put the rod back in its place but the projector is still a little loose is this normal is there a way the make it a little less loose.. when am driving at night and I go thru bumpy roads u can actually see the projector shaking well the light shaking can someone help me and let me know if this is normal
ok so I have Euro Bi-xenon installed but the projector is kind of loose I found out that the adjusting rod popped out so I put the rod back in its place but the projector is still a little loose is this normal is there a way the make it a little less loose.. when am driving at night and I go thru bumpy roads u can actually see the projector shaking well the light shaking can someone help me and let me know if this is normal
No, that isn't normal at all - I've fixed these on other cars as well but it's strictly by feel (difficult if you don't know what to feel for.. hell I can't even explain it). If I was in NYC i'd definitely come and help you out. Another way to do it is to open up the whole assembly - but I don't suggest it at all. Damn, good luck with that :\.
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am looking inside the bix right now and i can see the black rod .. when i move the projector i see there is a little play/movement towards the back of the black rod . tired moving the rod i put it spot and i am getting no movement of the projector but am not sure if i should leave it like that or if it will move out of the spot once i go over bumpy roads.
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Originally Posted by eddie081
I adj. mines also and my passenger side BIX is shaking can that be fixed?
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
can anyone help out please When I "fix" these bixenons I don't even know what I'm looking at, like I say, strictly by feel - thus the pictures don't help me much. I'll have to get in there and just mess around (and I'm being completely honest). I wish I could help you (got the PM)
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After I installed BiX I got frisky and adjusted BOTH sides out of spec too ('course they're fine now - no oncoming flashes).
