What did you do to your Sedan today?
#5536
Registered Member
I've been chasing a front end rattle since last fall - audible over small bumps at slower speeds - rough pavement in a residential district with the windows down is the perfect way to duplicate. I replaced sway bar end links and sway bar bushings before diagnosing as loose caliper.
Replaced pads, hardware and caliper pin boots today and cleaned and properly lubed - sound is gone! Thought I recorded a video at the end but it is unbelievably hot and humid here today and I apparently forgot to hit record? Cost me $40 and about 1.5 hours of time.
-Eric
Video when starting this morning (noise start @ 1:12):
Replaced pads, hardware and caliper pin boots today and cleaned and properly lubed - sound is gone! Thought I recorded a video at the end but it is unbelievably hot and humid here today and I apparently forgot to hit record? Cost me $40 and about 1.5 hours of time.
-Eric
Video when starting this morning (noise start @ 1:12):
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#5537
Registered Member
Update - There’s no CEL after driving for about 50 miles so I’m feeling confident that won’t change. I noticed at highway speeds it pulls better in the range where it should. I think the sound I’m hearing is “rasp” as everyone refers to it as referring to the tinny sound. Can’t hear it with windows up but when they’re down it’s noticeable.
#5539
Premier Member
Update - There’s no CEL after driving for about 50 miles so I’m feeling confident that won’t change. I noticed at highway speeds it pulls better in the range where it should. I think the sound I’m hearing is “rasp” as everyone refers to it as referring to the tinny sound. Can’t hear it with windows up but when they’re down it’s noticeable.
#5541
Young, Dumb and Stung
So this weekend I got the front coil-overs installed and I have to say I am loving the ride and look! D2 Racing coil-overs are really nice in my opinion very happy with height and ride quality still letting them settle in before alignment hoping its not too bad. But for now I,m very happy with the outcome and install was good aside from the janky bracket for the brake hose that was give so just fabricated my own.
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#5543
Young, Dumb and Stung
Also i saw a thread talking about scraping and read through believe it was your post that road awareness really increases when you're lowered (pot-holes, dips, uneven road). I was pulling into a dunkin donuts and had to u-turn to a different exit because it was too steep did not even want to risk it hah
#5544
Registered User
Thanks man I'm really happy with them.I was going crazy adjusting for a bit because one side was 2/16 off (ground to top of fender measure), until I asked a friend of mine and said its not a big deal (hope he is right) but nothing noticeable to the look. With this so close to completion the next mod is to be thought of hmmm
Also i saw a thread talking about scraping and read through believe it was your post that road awareness really increases when you're lowered (pot-holes, dips, uneven road). I was pulling into a dunkin donuts and had to u-turn to a different exit because it was too steep did not even want to risk it hah
Also i saw a thread talking about scraping and read through believe it was your post that road awareness really increases when you're lowered (pot-holes, dips, uneven road). I was pulling into a dunkin donuts and had to u-turn to a different exit because it was too steep did not even want to risk it hah
#5545
Young, Dumb and Stung
HA HA thats too funny I used to always back into my driveway and tried to yesterday and nope plus its slightly raised pavers so almost ripped my front bumper off. I have noticed tho when i do scrape the lower grille knocks out like 30% of the time which is kind of annoying to keep pulling to click back in but it looks so good I guess I'll deal with it for now. Im on Long Island and even the roads here are so damn unforgiving.
#5546
Registered Member
So this weekend I got the front coil-overs installed and I have to say I am loving the ride and look! D2 Racing coil-overs are really nice in my opinion very happy with height and ride quality still letting them settle in before alignment hoping its not too bad. But for now I,m very happy with the outcome and install was good aside from the janky bracket for the brake hose that was give so just fabricated my own.
Was just wondering as I am looking to drop my G (planning on getting the tein street basis Z) but I read that the rear does not drop evenly with the front (rear maybe drops an inch ?). So now I am looking at if I should buy another coilover (under $900-1000) but not sure where to look . I read a review on the Tein Flex Z from 4DRZ and he said they were awful, so cross those off the list . This leaves only a few options.
I just don't want to get the tein and find out the rear doesn't drop enough. Looking for ideal ride height, not slammed where I'll bottom out and get stuck going up a driveway
#5547
Young, Dumb and Stung
Looks nice .Love the drop. Quick question, what's the height from fender to ground? Also, how much did you get your d2 racing coilovers for ?
Was just wondering as I am looking to drop my G (planning on getting the tein street basis Z) but I read that the rear does not drop evenly with the front (rear maybe drops an inch ?). So now I am looking at if I should buy another coilover (under $900-1000) but not sure where to look . I read a review on the Tein Flex Z from 4DRZ and he said they were awful, so cross those off the list . This leaves only a few options.
I just don't want to get the tein and find out the rear doesn't drop enough. Looking for ideal ride height, not slammed where I'll bottom out and get stuck going up a driveway
Was just wondering as I am looking to drop my G (planning on getting the tein street basis Z) but I read that the rear does not drop evenly with the front (rear maybe drops an inch ?). So now I am looking at if I should buy another coilover (under $900-1000) but not sure where to look . I read a review on the Tein Flex Z from 4DRZ and he said they were awful, so cross those off the list . This leaves only a few options.
I just don't want to get the tein and find out the rear doesn't drop enough. Looking for ideal ride height, not slammed where I'll bottom out and get stuck going up a driveway
Also are you an X model? That really narrows down choices as well.
#5548
Super Moderator
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Yeah, having to worry about grounding parts of the car while driving blows chunks. I never touched anything until I put on coil-overs. Had to raise the rear to max safe height so my ARK exhaust didn't scrape backing into my driveway. I have pull out straight slowly so I don't scrape the front bumper. I've smacked the front subframe on two business entrances and two sharp dips in the road. Going to up the spring rate to 12/10 as the 10/8, while comfortable, is causing damage to my car. I have yet to hit damper bump stops.
#5549
Registered Member
Thanks man and i have to remeasure but last i checked was 26.5" in the front and back I believe. When I'm out of work ill measure to give exact. D2 coilovers costed me about $985 shipped (there are cheaper out there but i liked the customer service that was provided). Also at this height I do have minor scrapes but nothing that paying attention to and being more careful won't help.
Also are you an X model? That really narrows down choices as well.
Also are you an X model? That really narrows down choices as well.
I shouldn't of spent like 3gs on my exhausts ;( I could've had more money for my suspension haha
#5550
Super Moderator
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Every RWD coil-over I found was designed for the Z. We're lucky they fit the V platform. Some, like the KW, really don't fit right as the rear is too low and requires a spacer to bring up the rear.
Be sure to check the RWD coil-over thread in the suspension forum to see the astounding array available.
Be sure to check the RWD coil-over thread in the suspension forum to see the astounding array available.