so i was at auto x and took a corner hard and my car started makeing this terable clicking sound when i acelerated (sounded like a loose wheel or cv axle) i took the tire off and looked around everything looked good no ripped cv boots everything was tight so i thought maybe it was the wheel bearing but i have no idea how to check that so i took it to acura . they just called me back and said that my front driver side axle is fawked and that it piled up cause my car is to low for the axle to rotate properly and that its binding.
my question to you guys is if in fact my car is to low or was it a shity axle that was on its way out and from the stress of auto x it finally gave way ? keep in mind that before this noise started it drove fine and i had no problems with the axle clicking when i turn and stuff
and i was just wondering if any one else has had simular problem
thx for your input
here is a pic of how low my car is

 

Yup, that's too low. 1 finger gap atleast to keep the axles in decent shape.

 

for real ? so like what hieght is safe ? other than factory i want it to be as low as i can safely go

 

interesting... learning something new.

 

What is your suspension setup?

Just raise the car up a bit, and have it realigned before going to AutoX.

 

Yeah thats ridiculously low.. Do you honestly like that look? I think it looks like *** to tuck it like that. obviously it's not good for your car either, 1-2 finger gap ftw.

 

hmmm well ill have to raise it up i just like the slammed look but i guess if its gunna wreck my car lol apparently j's racing makes a prt that fixes your suspension geometry Roll Center Adjusters maybe il pick some up

 

Yes, the axles are under stress just sitting there let a lone driving and autoxing at that height. 1 finger gap is usually good but you might find yourself still replacing axles every once in a while so be prepared.

 

 

Geometry

 

well i wish i would have thought this through lol it makes sence tho and i should raise my car up my undercarage is taking a beating

 

 

Despite popular belief having your car "dumped' or extremely lowered is not actually a good way to improve competition times or the peformance of your car.

 

boot always rips =[

 

I can't believe you've been driving around like that, in Regina, home to some of the worst roads I've ever driven on.

 

yeah i go like 40 everywere stay off the ring road and i cannot go over any speed bumps lol im a idiot but i love how it looks dumped . but i will be lifting it back up probly 2 finger's lol maybe ill do beter at auto x i thought if you car was lower it handles beter

 

There's a limit to it. The difference is night and day.

Also, to keep the boots from riping you might want to look into greasing them up to keep them from drying up. It's supposed to help lengthen the life of the boots. Search for it here on honda-tech, there's a specific grease/lube that's used.

 

I guess thats dumped?

 

IMO that is way too low and looks like absolute ****. I don't know how you could like the way it looks like that. It makes it look like its riding around on donuts.

 

It doesnt look like it. I would cosider it to be 'moderately lowered', but it isnt dumped by any means IMO.

 

im running h&r race springs, and i can't keep a d-side axle without binding whatsoever. im on my 6th or 7th axle now.

 

th pics dont really show how low it is but my front lip is about 3" of the ground

 

Your car is too low. You are not even using your suspension hardly at all at that height. Raise it up, and I guarantee your AutoX times will improve, you will not go thru axles so quickly, your undercarriage will stop taking a beating and you will not look like a ricer at the end of the day.

 

thats the plan i just bought new tires and wheels they are 16x7 volk te37's and the tire size is 215/45r16 so i will have to lift my car up su do you guys think a fingure width gap would be good ?

 

If you AutoX, go 1 finger and a half gap. Your fender liners and axles will thank you for it.