I have a metal on metal clunk from front passenger side that has been driving me nuts. I cant pin point what is causing it and I'm getting to the point I'm just going to do this the expensive way and throw new parts at it.
Im thinking sway bar end links. Going to grease them see if that helps
When load is applied to the front passenger side the sound is exacerbated. (Ie; extra weight of a passenger, load transfer when turning) Im still getting a metal on metal knocking sound with small washouts going over railroad tracks whenever the suspension is compressed in a straight line. Its just worse when load is applied. Its sounds as if the suspension is bottoming out but still has a ton of travel left however the Car feels and drives normal no adverse effects. I have had the car on the lift several times. Everything seems tight no play slop torn boots or clue what might be rubbing or hitting under load.
Curent set up:
Eibach progressive lowering springs ( these have to be 15+ years old )
5 year old Koni yellows have them set to the (stiffest setting because it helped reduce the noise)
NSX-R case braces all of them
NSX-R sway bar with polly bushings
I have read that the NSX-R sway bar and case brace can hit and make noise but why would that change after 7+ years of running this setup. Nothing has change on the vehicle no new parts were installed. I don't see any spots where anything is rubbing. I have even put it on my 4 post lift to see if parts get close when the car is sitting on its wheels. Is got me stumped!
Im thinking sway bar end links. Going to grease them see if that helps
When load is applied to the front passenger side the sound is exacerbated. (Ie; extra weight of a passenger, load transfer when turning) Im still getting a metal on metal knocking sound with small washouts going over railroad tracks whenever the suspension is compressed in a straight line. Its just worse when load is applied. Its sounds as if the suspension is bottoming out but still has a ton of travel left however the Car feels and drives normal no adverse effects. I have had the car on the lift several times. Everything seems tight no play slop torn boots or clue what might be rubbing or hitting under load.
Curent set up:
Eibach progressive lowering springs ( these have to be 15+ years old )
5 year old Koni yellows have them set to the (stiffest setting because it helped reduce the noise)
NSX-R case braces all of them
NSX-R sway bar with polly bushings
I have read that the NSX-R sway bar and case brace can hit and make noise but why would that change after 7+ years of running this setup. Nothing has change on the vehicle no new parts were installed. I don't see any spots where anything is rubbing. I have even put it on my 4 post lift to see if parts get close when the car is sitting on its wheels. Is got me stumped!
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