ST coilover noise

Wescuddles · 05-30-2013, 01:25 PM

Had my coils installed a month ago and since have had a rubbing type sound (no not tires) in the front end. Almost sounds like tire is rubbing on plastic shrouding which it isn't. Only happens when real cold at slow speed with slight turn angle. Doesn't happen at speed or over dips/bumps. Had it into a shop yesterday and everything is tight and installed correctly. Alignment has been done. Any ideas where to look?

cooler2442 · 05-30-2013, 01:26 PM

Are you sure it's not a compressing type sound? I have a compressing type sound on my KW V2's when I go over bumps.

Wescuddles · 05-30-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Are you sure it's not a compressing type sound? I have a compressing type sound on my KW V2's when I go over bumps.

Definitely not audible over bumps it happens mainly on flat road

SfValley335i · 05-30-2013, 01:49 PM

On a downwards slope and my wheel turned towards the drivers side, my passenger wheel barely rubs against the oil cooler plastic vent...

check your tires for any marks...

Wescuddles · 05-30-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

On a downwards slope and my wheel turned towards the drivers side, my passenger wheel barely rubs against the oil cooler plastic vent...

check your tires for any marks...

Ill double check the plastic in there. I definitely get tire rub but that's an obvious rub this one is faint

SfValley335i · 05-30-2013, 02:15 PM

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Ill double check the plastic in there. I definitely get tire rub but that's an obvious rub this one is faint

I only determined where my rubbing was because I stopped the car after it made the sound and saw where the problem was.

just looking for marks might not help if the rubbing is light...

What wheels do you have? How low are you?

Wescuddles · 05-30-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

Ill double check the plastic in there. I definitely get tire rub but that's an obvious rub this one is faint

I only determined where my rubbing was because I stopped the car after it made the sound and saw where the problem was.

just looking for marks might not help if the rubbing is light...

What wheels do you have? How low are you?

Stock 261s 12mm front spacer 15mm rear 225/40 front 245/35 rear. Probably an inch or so lower all around

Sarge135 · 05-30-2013, 02:42 PM

Did you reset your bushings when you were done with the install? It might be the bushings on your lower control arms.

These need to be loosened before you install the suspension, then tightened after the install with the suspension under full load. If you dont, they will tear.

SfValley335i · 05-30-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

Stock 261s 12mm front spacer 15mm rear 225/40 front 245/35 rear. Probably an inch or so lower all around

Hm you got me... I dont believe you should rub at all with a modest setup as yours.

Wescuddles · 05-30-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge135

Did you reset your bushings when you were done with the install? It might be the bushings on your lower control arms.

These need to be loosened before you install the suspension, then tightened after the install with the suspension under full load. If you dont, they will tear.

The shop that did the install tightened the control arms under no load so I had the shop yesterday loosen them off up front and tighten them under load. Should this be done in the rear as well? They mentioned that the bushings were intact but there was obvious wear. They weren't certain this was the culprit. Should I order some new bushings and go from there?

Sorry for not mentioning this earlier

Wescuddles · 05-31-2013, 03:55 PM

Anyone?

Sarge135 · 05-31-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

The shop that did the install tightened the control arms under no load so I had the shop yesterday loosen them off up front and tighten them under load. Should this be done in the rear as well? They mentioned that the bushings were intact but there was obvious wear. They weren't certain this was the culprit. Should I order some new bushings and go from there?

Sorry for not mentioning this earlier

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

Anyone?

Im not sure if your issue will be in the rear, but you should reset any bushing you have to move during the install. They could wear prematurely, or tear.

Colt · 05-31-2013, 04:54 PM

You sure have been having bad luck with the car....

Wescuddles · 05-31-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge135

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

The shop that did the install tightened the control arms under no load so I had the shop yesterday loosen them off up front and tighten them under load. Should this be done in the rear as well? They mentioned that the bushings were intact but there was obvious wear. They weren't certain this was the culprit. Should I order some new bushings and go from there?

Sorry for not mentioning this earlier

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Originally Posted by Wescuddles

Anyone?

Im not sure if your issue will be in the rear, but you should reset any bushing you have to move during the install. They could wear prematurely, or tear.

Thanks man ill get rear reset and go from there

Wescuddles · 05-31-2013, 07:28 PM

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You sure have been having bad luck with the car....

Dude... Tell me about it. It can only get better from here have to keep positive!

Wescuddles · 06-09-2013, 08:37 PM

Here's what's left in the box from the install. Look normal? Anything that should have been installed?

Wescuddles · 06-09-2013, 09:03 PM

Here's the hardware in the box

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Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	ST coilover noise Had my coils installed a month ago and since have had a rubbing type sound (no not tires) in the front end. Almost sounds like tire is rubbing on plastic shrouding which it isn't. Only happens when real cold at slow speed with slight turn angle. Doesn't happen at speed or over dips/bumps. Had it into a shop yesterday and everything is tight and installed correctly. Alignment has been done. Any ideas where to look? __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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