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every time i turn the steering wheel past the center(where i have the wheel straight to go straight) i hear a knocking noise as if somebody is knocking on a piece of wood. I hear it when i turn the wheel left or right, has anybody had this problem before? thanks oh and i have an x-brace which i took off becuae i thought it was the problem,but its still making the noise and i got a neuspeed strut bar
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I have no idea what it is but the same thing happens to my 04. It usually happens right when i turn the car on and turn out of the drive way. It also happens sometimes when iam parking, (the noise happens for me when the steering wheel is at center and as soon as i turn it left or right bam the knocking on the wood.)
I am also having the same problem. I just got these Neuspeed springs and when I turn my steering wheel, I hear the same noise. Let me know if you guys find a solution to this problem.
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I am also having the same problem. I just got these Neuspeed springs and when I turn my steering wheel, I hear the same noise. Let me know if you guys find a solution to this problem.
same as you man...ive been told my many that it may jus be my Springs not sitting right and/or moving about in the boot when turning the wheel or making a turn. i have Neuspeed Race Springs (the yellow ones)
hope that comforts you in that you arent the only one
Guys, I was doing some research and I think I found the solution to those annoying spring noise. Check out this link. http://www.2k1civic.com/forums/showt...pring+neuspeed . Supposely, if you get coil wrap for your spring, it should fix the problem
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Could be the above or that your struts werent indexed(lined up) correctly when reassembled. Read this post regarding indexing if you think this might be the problem..
Guys, I was doing some research and I think I found the solution to those annoying spring noise. Check out this link. http://www.2k1civic.com/forums/showt...pring+neuspeed . Supposely, if you get coil wrap for your spring, it should fix the problem
BINGO!! RiCeMaN is dead on. Same thing happened to me. If you have aftermarket springs (especially Neuspeeds) that is the problem. Wrap your dead coils, so they're not grinding when you turn.
flotsamm, thanks for the link, but when I had my springs installed, I took it to RacingZone in Tampa,shop (well known for quality work) and the mechanic confirmed with me that the springs are installed properly. I honestly think that it's the neuspeed springs that is causing that "clanking" noise. I am going to get the coil wrap and have it installed. I'll let u guys know if that will get rid of that annoying noise.
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flotsamm, thanks for the link, but when I had my springs installed, I took it to RacingZone in Tampa,shop (well known for quality work) and the mechanic confirmed with me that the springs are installed properly. I honestly think that it's the neuspeed springs that is causing that "clanking" noise. I am going to get the coil wrap and have it installed. I'll let u guys know if that will get rid of that annoying noise.
I'd still double check that indexing issue.. I had my install done by pros but different car makes have different little quirks.. honda happens to have these stupid strut parts with arrows right on them that have to be lined up... I had to print out Flotssam's link (with the beautiful illustration) and they had to re-index cause they had no idea 'bou it...they didn't charge me cuz it was a stupid oversight on their part... but dat's how easy it is to miss...
I called up Neuspeed tech support and described to them the noise. They told me that the only thing that could cause that noise is that the mechanic forgot to put back the strut bearing after he installed the springs. Let me know what you guys think about that. Thanks
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I called up Neuspeed tech support and described to them the noise. They told me that the only thing that could cause that noise is that the mechanic forgot to put back the strut bearing after he installed the springs. Let me know what you guys think about that. Thanks
The mechanic would have to be a complete moron if he forgot to install the bearing. The strut bearing is in between the top mount and upper perch and shouldnt have to be removed when replacing springs. If Neuspeed said that the noise can only come from the bearing missing, then they got alot to learn. Sounds like you got someone in tech support who doesnt know what to look for.
I would call up your shop and ask the mechanic who worked on your car if he indexed your struts correctly. Ask him how he did it. The correct way is to line up the two triangles on the top mount and upper perch with the hole on the lower perch like I mention above. Dont get me wrong, they could be indexed correctly and it could be something else still, but I'd give them a call anyway.
Guys, wish me luck, this Monday I am taking my car back to the mechanic to install those coil wrap for my springs. I hope this solves the problem. The noise is getting worst and this time it's making that noise without me turning my car. Driving over a little speed bump and the noise is there. Sounds like the noise is coming from the front right wheel. Who knows, I am just felt up with the "popping" noise. I am starting to regret lowering my car. It looks nice as hell, but is it worth the annoying sound.... If you guys have any other pointers, I am more than happy to share it with the mechanic.
Pretty much he (the mechanic) told me that this is the first time that he did a spring installation and the car is making this "popping" noise. This mechanic shop is not a ghetto out shop; it is actually a very nice shop and very well known for doing good work.
I'll let u guys know by Monday evening if the coil wrap works?!?!?!
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I am also having the same problem. I just got these Neuspeed springs and when I turn my steering wheel, I hear the same noise. Let me know if you guys find a solution to this problem. 
I am just felt up with the "popping" noise. I am starting to regret lowering my car. It looks nice as hell, but is it worth the annoying sound.... 
If you guys have any other pointers, I am more than happy to share it with the mechanic. 
