Hi Folks in the California Bay Area,

This has been a reocurring problem for myself and some other Z owners with true coilovers, mainly Stance coilovers. For myself, there is a clunking/knocking noise coming from rear passenger side when going over small bumps at low speeds.

Now, I've researched and theres no real solution and some possible diagnosis to this so I think the best thing to do at this point is organize a meet with people having this same issue so that we can:

1. Get to know Z owners around the Bay Area (which would be pretty cool)
2. See if the sounds are similar
3. Find a solution, as this is annoying the F outta me..sounds like the car is falling apart!

I've spoke to a few owners who are interested in doing this so just wanted to see if we can get enough people for this. People who don't have this problem are more than welcome to come. I'm thinking Sunday, November 5th at 11 am before the weather gets worse. I'm open to suggestions on location, maybe Milpitas In and Out?

 

i have stance have had it for a while...
i have no noise whatsoever..

make sure
1) preload is proper
2) top strut nut is tight
3) lube the crap out of the spring...

 

do you have sways? What are the settings for the front and rear?

 

You sure it's just not the rear axle clicking noise TSB? Doesn't sound like it, but could be a possibility maybe.

 

axle needs lube

 

How do you lube the spring? I have a noise, but it doesn't sound like its coming from my coilovers...I thought it was the end links. Also how do you make sure the preload is proper? Is it the locking nut right under the spring?

 

so is the meet still on?

 

it IS the end links. If you have adjustable sways, I would guess that the setting is on "hard" both front and rear. Set both to "medium" and the sound will go away, until you get some better end links, and then set it back to "hard".

GTNPU_Z had this exact same issue.

 

i have oem sway bar...
and grease the springs where it meets the spring perch and the top coil hat..

also in terms of spring pre-load make sure you can sping it slightly when car is unloaded also make sure there isnt excess slack.

 

I'm interested to meet other Stance owners to discuss this matter further.

BTW:
- These noises ARE NOT associated with the rear axle clicking - TSB
- It is obvious, the noises started after the Stance installation.
- It affects those w/ Professional install or Self install.
- It affects those w/ OEM or After Market sways.

By getting together we can share ideas, tips and successful adjustments.
Whether you know the answers or not, come to the meet to assist the Z community.

The Milpitas In-N-Out is a good location and lots of restaurants near by.

Let's get a list going:

1. dewuser
2.
3.
4.
...

 

sorry cant do milpitas in n out

how about somewhere a lil more north and not as stupid w/ the police presence

 

too many cops around.

 

i actually took apart my rear stance coilovers last night. i put some rubber o-rings and the sound is NOT as bad but still there. someone told me to use military greese..that may work. but let me kno wen the meet is..

 

Hi All,

Sorry, I was in Reno this past weekend. I'm in whether or not theres just one other person. As to location, I agree...In and Out was a bad idea as there are a lot of cops there. Also, I know I suggested 11am, is that a good time to do a meet(not sure if we do it too late, there might not be parking)? Let's get some other location suggestions. Here's a few...

Milpitas Q-Cup
Old AutoRnD
Fremont Automall (any of the shop's parking?)

 

We need to finalize the LOCATION & TIME:

DATE: 11/05/06
TIME: 10AM
LOC: SANTANA ROW (CineArts back lot)

SANTANA ROW
3088 Olsen Dr
San Jose, CA 95128

MEETING POINT - google_maps



//edit* _removed other locations to reduce confusion.

 

+1 for Santana Row.

 

+1 10am this sunday
+1 Santana Rowe

 

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.

 

Where is GTNPUZ and Jinsei888? They both got Stance's.


DATE: 11/05/06
TIME: 10AM
LOC: SANTANA ROW (CineArts back lot - see map above)

Again let's get a list going:

1. dewuser
2.
3.
4.

 

+1 for santana row