Hi guys,

Question about my 2012g37S.. Cold mornings, I'm getting a thump from the front drivers side of the car(this may also be happening on the passenger side, not sure) whenever I turn the wheel all the way (mainly when i'm coming off my driveway) , and it feels like there is a pop/thump going on, and the tires seem to be skipping and the car feels like it's tracking off to the side a little?...not sure what would be causing this.
After driving the car a few minutes, it stops.
Cars lowered on eibach springs, but this was done back in April, and the cars never done this before;

Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.

 

Could be coil binding, here's a huge subbie thread on the topic~
Another major problem found with certain lowering springs- coil bind. - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

 

I've had something similar happen on mine, my suspension is completely stock though. Usually only happens when taking a hard right up a 30 degree slope getting out of my driveway.

 

I'm looking through all this stuff about coil bind but nothing says that it would only happen when the car is cold, and not when cars warm?

It literally only happens in the first 5 minutes of my drive, IF i turn the wheel all the way, which is pretty much only coming off my driveway. I'm able to drive to work, and by the time I get there I can't replicate the problem anymore. 20 minute drive, 15 miles.

^I'ts the same as BLamb. Pretty much only when i get off my driveway, I come down on a slant. cut it hard at the end and it goes thump, the wheel feels like it kicks out a little bit as if it wasn't round, once in first gear driving down the block it's fine. also, theres no odd noise going over bumps either?


More importantly , is it actually something that will damage the suspension/car ... or is it just the sound of the 2 coils rubbing together, if it is coil binding?

 

My swaybar links wear out rather quickly and make a thumping noise. I don't remember exactly, but I feel like they do it more when it's colder than once they are warmed up. Either way, it could be worth checking that out. I replaced mine already (I had my swaybars pretty tight and wore the links quickly), and that was cheap and easy to do. The 2nd set lasted longer, but is starting to make some noise on me again.

 

I am having the same problem, have you found the cause of this?

 

Binding might be the culprit do you guys have camber kits installed?

 

my suspension is stock, I have new front struts, and mechanic cannot seem to find the culprit. I was starting to think it might be just a noisy strut.. but what are the odds of that.

 

Problem fixed, it was my stabilizer Link, on passenger side. Changed it and all the sounds are gone.!

 

Possible bearings...