Rich27

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I have the Tein CS lowered to the max. I have never had any issues with rubbing or ride quality. However for the past 2 weeks i have noticed somthing different when I hit a hard dip or bump on the road.

When I hit a hard bump or dip on the road my front drivers suspension makes a "bump" sound. It's hard to describe, but it sounds like when you hit a pot hole on the road that you didn't see going fast. I mean the car still rides great, it's only when I hit a light bump or something like train tracks. Of course I slow down, but it's things that are unavoidable on the road. The sound only somes from the front driver's side.

The same roads that I have been driving everyday before have never given sounds like this, but now they do. Any insight on what it could be? Thanks!!

UPDATE

Blown Tein CS.

GS300Rich

I get a noise just like this from the rt front area whenever I go over a bump. I am careful when I drive and avoid potholes and manholes and things, but some things just cant be avoided. I also have the Tein CS and have checked everything. The coilover seems fine and no issues with the tires rubbing. I looked under the car and everything seems pretty tight. I noticed that the inner fender liner is kinda loose after I had the stock side skirts installed, so I hope that is it. Hopefully someone else will chime in who has a fix or possible cause to this noise

chuckb

loose front swaybar maybe?

rominl

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just curious, you sure the wheels are not rubbing right?

Rich27

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I'm gong to check on friday. It never did this before.

fireballs gs400

similar situation, but I am in the same boat. never rubbed at all with my setup, UNTIL I had my car repaired from running over a tire tread, i think i am rubbing now over certain dips. major pita

Rich27

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It's so weird. I went over a small speed bump going slow, it still did that bump noice. It seems like something loose.

I looked under my car today, and it looks like a liquid substance is on the axle or something that connects to the wheel???? Any ideas.

sockfocks

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try checking the lower ball joints...i had a mysterious noise and that was it.

rominl

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and check to make sure that the sway bar end links are not loose?

Rich27

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Just came from Luxury Motorworks and it looks like I have a blown Tein CS coilover!!!!!!! This is exactly what I did not need.



I got it from another member, therefore I don't have the original receipt. Will Tein warrenty it or should I just try to buy a replacement???

What should I do??????

GS300Rich

Maybe I should have mine looked at too. I hope thhat is not the case

rominl

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oh that really sux.... how many miles in total, blown already?

anyway, if you can rebuld them i think that's the best option, probably cheapest too

Neo

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This is probably your only option at this point. The only sucky thing is that you need a temp coilover or shock/spring (stock?) while the blown one is being rebuilt. Unless you are doing it yourself, that is two more install cost (although it is not as much since it is only the front).

Rich27

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do you know how much a rebuild is?

Neo

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You'll have to call Tein for the exact number (or if someone else remember recent costs). It is between $100 and $150 per unit.