BAY AREA MEET - Owners with Stance or Other Coilovers/Suspension Noise
11-01-2006, 07:29 PM
#41
Originally Posted by Jorge Cabrone
anotheraznguy, would be great if you can come out along with anyone else that have True Coilovers (esp Stance) who do not have this "clunking/knocking" problem. This will give us insight as to what we can do to fix the problem.
11-01-2006, 07:38 PM
#42
would you guys mind if I come with my beater jetta? It has a clunking noise in the suspension as well...the stock suspension...
but it'd be nice to meet some old and some new faces.
Or would you guys just want Z's there?
but it'd be nice to meet some old and some new faces.
Or would you guys just want Z's there?
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11-01-2006, 09:08 PM
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Just a guess here because I've had similiar noises on previous cars and for a short while on my current car. The cheaper coilover companies use low end spherical bearings on their upper mounts. My JIC's used to knock really bad but when I upgraded to Teins they were silent. In my most recent setup, I just replaced the monoball bearings with high quality teflon lined ones and that solved the problem. Do the stock rubber upper mounts fit with the stance coilovers? If they do, try installing them and if the noise goes away, then you have found the culprit. This of course is assuming that the install was done properly.
One way to check the bearing is to take the shock off and see if there is any play in the monoball. There should be NO up and down movement at all. Even the slightest bit of play will cause a lot of noise to enter the cabin.
Good luck guys, I know these little noises can be frustrating. Isn't the vendor that you bought these from offering any support?
One way to check the bearing is to take the shock off and see if there is any play in the monoball. There should be NO up and down movement at all. Even the slightest bit of play will cause a lot of noise to enter the cabin.
Good luck guys, I know these little noises can be frustrating. Isn't the vendor that you bought these from offering any support?
11-02-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Nitrouz
would you guys mind if I come with my beater jetta? It has a clunking noise in the suspension as well...the stock suspension...
but it'd be nice to meet some old and some new faces.
Or would you guys just want Z's there?
but it'd be nice to meet some old and some new faces.
Or would you guys just want Z's there?
Of course all are welcome: cars, trucks, bikes, scooters... but NO QUADS! (I have to draw the line somewhere)
Nitrouz just add yourself to the list.
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11-02-2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by daveh
Do the stock rubber upper mounts fit with the stance coilovers? If they do, try installing them and if the noise goes away, then you have found the culprit. This of course is assuming that the install was done properly.
One way to check the bearing is to take the shock off and see if there is any play in the monoball. There should be NO up and down movement at all. Even the slightest bit of play will cause a lot of noise to enter the cabin.
One way to check the bearing is to take the shock off and see if there is any play in the monoball. There should be NO up and down movement at all. Even the slightest bit of play will cause a lot of noise to enter the cabin.
Thanks
11-02-2006, 04:50 PM
#50
Originally Posted by Jorge Cabrone
Sweeet..we have at least 8 confirmed. I would have been happy with 3, thanks guys for taking the time out to meet up. I hope we can troubleshoot this issue and ride in piece. Is 10AM too early to drink?
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1. dewuser
2. ronnie0738
3. jinsei888
4. Jorge Cabrone
5. b_nazty
6.16psibrick
7. changvi
8. UC Da Z
9. Nitrouz (supa green jetta)
11-02-2006, 09:45 PM
#53
Originally Posted by jinsei888
lol, alex what year is you jetta? I used to have a jetta before so I'm pretty familiar with working on them...
my old car:
my old car:
my jetta mods:
slower torque converter
driver window retard (seriously...it's retarded)
floor mats coffee stain
steering wheel "turn ****"
passenger side rear brake light bulb removal
passenger side rear quarter panel custom scrapage
11-03-2006, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Nitrouz
looks a lot better than mine! Even though mine is a 99 model with the new facelift...
my jetta mods:
slower torque converter
driver window retard (seriously...it's retarded)
floor mats coffee stain
steering wheel "turn ****"
passenger side rear brake light bulb removal
passenger side rear quarter panel custom scrapage
my jetta mods:
slower torque converter
driver window retard (seriously...it's retarded)
floor mats coffee stain
steering wheel "turn ****"
passenger side rear brake light bulb removal
passenger side rear quarter panel custom scrapage
11-03-2006, 08:50 AM
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DATE: 11/05/06 - Sunday
TIME: 10AM
LOC: SANTANA ROW (CineArts back lot)
SANTANA ROW
3088 Olsen Dr
San Jose, CA 95128
MEETING POINT - google_maps
LIST:
1. dewuser
2. ronnie0738
3. jinsei888
4. Jorge Cabrone
5. b_nazty
6.16psibrick
7. changvi
8. UC Da Z
9. Nitrouz (supa green jetta)
10.
11.
Please add yourself to the list.
TIME: 10AM
LOC: SANTANA ROW (CineArts back lot)
SANTANA ROW
3088 Olsen Dr
San Jose, CA 95128
MEETING POINT - google_maps
LIST:
1. dewuser
2. ronnie0738
3. jinsei888
4. Jorge Cabrone
5. b_nazty
6.16psibrick
7. changvi
8. UC Da Z
9. Nitrouz (supa green jetta)
10.
11.
Please add yourself to the list.