I posted this in the DC5 forum a few days ago but got little to no responses so I'm coming to trans/drivetrain for some more insight(hopefully):

Hey guys, used the search feature and found minimal results on this so I'm making a thread. Basics to know, I have an 03 RSX Type-S.

I noticed the other day when I was driving home from work that when I would get up to speed then coast while still in gear, I would hear a sort of "rrrrrrrrrr" noise. Didn't sound like harsh grinding but had a similar tone to grinding.

Anyways, today I took my car out and noticed I heard a popping sound in the left front when I was slowing down, it mainly happens from 15-5mph. When I stopped I looked at my left front and noticed a brown liquid on the inside of the rim that sort of looked like mud, I touched it and sniffed it and it smelled like oil. It also looked like it had dripped while I was stopped because there was a lot "splattered" around but a small spot was an even "drip" pattern. From the sources I looked at it seems to be a bad wheel bearing or a bad shock? I have aftermarket Tein shocks if that helps at all. If you need a pic I'm willing to provide one for you all.

Thanks for your help!

 

Axle boot tore, threw the grease, and allowed the axle to begin the "popping sound". Replace the axle shaft.

 

Thank you for your help!