squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit.
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squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit.
Me and some friends just installed some Koni yellows on my car, and theres a freakin squeak coming from the rear driver side strut when I hit small bumps and grooves in the road. I can't tell if its actually the strut thats damaged or if its just some metal to rubber contact etc. The car feels great but this squeak is just aggrevating, any suggestions? Anyone else with Koni yellows have noises like this?
Just some info: The Konis are sp3 series set on mid perch and on full softness with eibach sportlines, The bumpstops were not cut, it said nothing about cutting them in the instructions. All the other struts seem fine, there is occasional noise from the passenger rear strut too, but very rarely. Everything was torqued to spec from Helms.
Just some info: The Konis are sp3 series set on mid perch and on full softness with eibach sportlines, The bumpstops were not cut, it said nothing about cutting them in the instructions. All the other struts seem fine, there is occasional noise from the passenger rear strut too, but very rarely. Everything was torqued to spec from Helms.
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (p0pe)
Me and some friends just installed some Koni yellows on my car, and theres a freakin squeak coming from the rear driver side strut when I hit small bumps and grooves in the road. I can't tell if its actually the strut thats damaged or if its just some metal to rubber contact etc. The car feels great but this squeak is just aggrevating, any suggestions? Anyone else with Koni yellows have noises like this?
Just some info: The Konis are sp3 series set on mid perch and on full softness with eibach sportlines, The bumpstops were not cut, it said nothing about cutting them in the instructions. All the other struts seem fine, there is occasional noise from the passenger rear strut too, but very rarely. Everything was torqued to spec from Helms.
Just some info: The Konis are sp3 series set on mid perch and on full softness with eibach sportlines, The bumpstops were not cut, it said nothing about cutting them in the instructions. All the other struts seem fine, there is occasional noise from the passenger rear strut too, but very rarely. Everything was torqued to spec from Helms.
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (Escobar)
my rear shocks squeek too, but noticble in cold weather. i have koni yellows(regular 3 perch) and neuspeed sports. i guess you need that plastic that wraps around your coils, it will reduce the noise. i also did not trim my bumpstops.
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (Beach Accord)
i as well am having sounds from the rear sp3 konis.
hopefully it stops after it warms up a bit.
-chris B
hopefully it stops after it warms up a bit.
-chris B
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (p0pe)
how is the suspension setup? coilover? spring/shock combo?
more like metal to metal contact rather than the shock, take some time and look at the suspension and look for metal wear
more like metal to metal contact rather than the shock, take some time and look at the suspension and look for metal wear
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (urbanlegend21)
From Koni:
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[Modified by p0pe, 12:20 PM 1/24/2003]
XXXXXX,
>Are these low-pitch squeaks are normal, and does the outside temperature
>have any effect on them?
The only noise that sometimes occurs with the shocks is that the upper seal that
the rod comes out of can get a little dry. This is more of a high pitched
squeak though and doesn't sound like what you're having problems with. As a
check, try spraying a little lubricant (WD-40 or something) on the rod and drive
it a bit. That will get the seal lubricated and, if that is the problem, make
the noise go away. Otherwise, it may be a bushing that the shock is attached
to.
The shocks will be affected by the cold for the first mile or so as the oil
warms up but no noise will come from them otherwise. If you have any questions,
please write back and let me know. Thanks.
Gordon
>Are these low-pitch squeaks are normal, and does the outside temperature
>have any effect on them?
The only noise that sometimes occurs with the shocks is that the upper seal that
the rod comes out of can get a little dry. This is more of a high pitched
squeak though and doesn't sound like what you're having problems with. As a
check, try spraying a little lubricant (WD-40 or something) on the rod and drive
it a bit. That will get the seal lubricated and, if that is the problem, make
the noise go away. Otherwise, it may be a bushing that the shock is attached
to.
The shocks will be affected by the cold for the first mile or so as the oil
warms up but no noise will come from them otherwise. If you have any questions,
please write back and let me know. Thanks.
Gordon
[Modified by p0pe, 12:20 PM 1/24/2003]
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Re: squeaking from new Koni SP3s... damnit. (Beach Accord)
mine is actually more of a clunking sound only from the rear. not really a squeaking. i am taking it to the shop tomorrow to check it out.
let u know
-chris B
let u know
-chris B
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