My struts have been giving me the same problems. Actually it's only the front Driver's side strut. First Honda Way told me it was the struts, but that they wouldn't cover it, then they told me it was the bushings, not they're telling me it's the ball joint. What gives and how can we make them hold to the recall when they tell us there is none? Then there's the fact that they've services my car twice now and had the engine blow on me no more than 13 days later each time.... both times the damage caused was from oil starvation, and the last time they actually refused to cover it even though it's under warranty. I would fight it but I'm told to stay clear of their lawyers. I'm sick of Honda way.
Damn I shouldve put my stock springs in 2 1/2 years ago and went to them to replace them if I knew that most 2k1s had faulty suspension. The day I got my Ground Controls put in my shocks blew.
MY CAR WAS MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND FOR A COUPLE DAYS THEN IT STOPED, ONLY WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL. IT WAS COMING FROM THE UPPER STRUT MOUNT. I NEVER TOOK IT BACK BECAUSE IT STOPED.
Just brought my car in today for scheduled maintenance...and guess what...blown front struts...covered under warranty thank god! Hopefully, this solves the clunking noise i get when i turn at slow speeds.
I recently contacted Koni about there struts and even the sales person knew it was a hasstle to put these struts in TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE TOKICO/KYB, HELP US 7TH geners!
Just do what i did. Tell them to replace the whole front strut and spring set up with the ones from the 2004 model. Never had a problem since. Touch wood!!!
Oh, and new ball joints, too. There's no movement, but they're poor quality and when you hit a bump you feel it. Clunk !!!!!
My car is lowered and if i know Honda Canada well enough, they'll tell me to take a flying duck. What happens to my car if I don't get them replaced, is it just a rough ride, or what could it damage?
It doesn't matter who will make shocks and struts for a 7th gen. it is the design that causes the hassle of installation. Honda changed to macphearson from wishbone up front and that is why you need to retain the stock housing. the steering arm mounts to it. aftermarket companies have two options...
1. make a complete replacement which will be very very costly. ($1000 for the set or more)
2. make rear replacements and replacement cartriges up front costing 1/3 the amount.
Both options work great if installed correctly. I had konis on my 2k1 when i had it. If anyone lives in southeastern wisconsin and needs help on install i can help. pm me.
I am not bashing anyone but I just wanted to make this clear to people like MIVtec.
P.S. I know this is a repost but I wanted to make it easy on the folks who don't search.
I also still have a dc sports front upper strut tower bar for sale as well as aem cam gear for ex. PM me with an offer. Thanks guys.
Ok, This is whats happening to me. I had the same problem. Clicking at my right tire while turning right slowly. I never noticed, but it would only do it in 2nd gear. My dealer told me they came out with a bulliten about it. The dealer had already replaced my wheel bearing, now they are going to replace the whole 2nd gear in the tranny. SOB!
I've got 60k miles on my car and didn't have any noises until last week when i lowered it. The noises are the same that are being described for these so do you think that my struts are blown? If they are, since Honda has a bulliten about this do you think they would replace my struts? (I would put the stock springs back on)
i have had a lot of problems with noises coming from the car too. here is what i have experienced. this may factor in for all of you as well. so get it checked out. i have 45000 miles on my 2001 ex. i have already replaced..
1. both front control arms - $400
2. front motor mount- warranty
3. motor mount that was replaced started to slip.
if you have a manual trans and you hear a loud popping when starting off, have them check the motor mounts. honda factory mounts for our cars suck @SS!!!! i even had a tech try to tell me it was my intake knocking against my hood. don't give em an inch. theyll take a mile!!! good luck.
