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Aug 1, 2002

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Help! New noises (searched and not found)

Ok. I dropped my 01 auto ex sedan on neuspeed spring about 3-4 weeks ago. I also have SPC rear cambers installed. I just had an alignment on monday. Now I am experiencing some wierd noises. First there is this wierd soft whining screaming type of noise from my left front wheel. Not loud, but noticable. It only happens when I step on the gas when I'm going under about 30 mph. I can be stopped and I won't hear it; I can be rolling (without stepping on gas) and I won't hear it. Next there is a creaking groaning noise from the front right wheel. Normal? Finally there is a clanking noise from the back left when I go over driveways with a small dip to the road. Anyone have any explanations or solutions? Thanks.

Aug 1, 2002

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i just got back from honda this morning b/c my car was making a creaking/groaning noise up front whenever i made slow turns. they lubed the bushings and it seems okay so far.
i dunno if that helps you out any.

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the noise is metal against metal, im not a mechanic i cant tell u anymore. did u warp the rotor? that did it in my dads car, but yours might be too loud to hear it above 30 mph.

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Sounds like you dont need a big bad sterio, the people you pass will think you have Stomp's greatest hits playing or something.

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[hr]Originally posted by: LikeWEEEEEEEEEE
the noise is metal against metal, im not a mechanic i cant tell u anymore. did u warp the rotor? that did it in my dads car, but yours might be too loud to hear it above 30 mph.[hr]

How would I check if I did this? I am not really technical when it comes to this. BTW it is a very soft whine when I'm BELOW 30 mph, and it's only happening between 2000 and 3000 rpm.

Aug 1, 2002

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I believe to solve the problem, you'd have to buy some 17" Tenzo Passion-5 rims in Gunmetal w/ Kuhmo tires for $1025 incl. mounting, balancing, and lugs... Try that... If it doesnt work, well too bad... haha... I'm talking to you on AIM right now Phil, keep it real, and less paranoid...

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haha... thanks svong.... I wish I was getting wheels right now.... Anyway, I'm gonna try spraying some wd-40 up in there and see if anything goes away.

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I can respond to the turning grinding noise. The tie-rod is catching on the body of the car. As for the other noise, I have not looked at mine. It only makes the noise at low speeds. Does not bother me.