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      11-12-2018, 03:39 PM   #1
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Noise after coilover install

Recently installed coilovers on my car, and I'm experiencing clicking/knocking coming from the front. Thanks in a advance for the feedback!
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      11-13-2018, 11:52 AM   #2
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You might want to start by providing more information like the car, the coilover, who did the install, etc...
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      11-13-2018, 08:27 PM   #3
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You might want to start by providing more information like the car, the coilover, who did the install, etc...
My bad, I have a 2010 135i and I installed Fortune Auto 500 Series coilovers.
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      11-14-2018, 08:39 AM   #4
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Bolt check. Control arms, sway bars, strut tops, strut pinch bolt, etc.

My dad just put Sachs Performance CO's in his GTI, and making sure all of the bolts were tightened correctly fixed a host of clunks and noises he was having. There's still some clicks and pops, but it's due to a spring design issue causing binding, that they are currently R&D'ing for a fix.

How are the FA's? I've been looking at a set of either the 510's or the MSC's. Christmas is right around the corner...
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      11-14-2018, 09:06 AM   #5
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Bolt check. Control arms, sway bars, strut tops, strut pinch bolt, etc.

My dad just put Sachs Performance CO's in his GTI, and making sure all of the bolts were tightened correctly fixed a host of clunks and noises he was having. There's still some clicks and pops, but it's due to a spring design issue causing binding, that they are currently R&D'ing for a fix.

How are the FA's? I've been looking at a set of either the 510's or the MSC's. Christmas is right around the corner...
I love them! Would definitely recommend Fortune Auto to anyone looking for a set of coilovers.
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      11-15-2018, 12:35 PM   #6
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Did you install Swift Thrust Sheets? They allow the springs to turn under load.
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      11-17-2018, 10:49 PM   #7
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Are you running camber plates?
Second like others said make sure everything is tight and lastly make sure you didn't install something upside down or incorrectly. It's easy to do!

Also Gangplank did you run your ohlins/Swift's without thrust sheets and any noticeable difference? I haven't had any issue with noise aside from camber plate chatter at low speeds.
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Are you running camber plates?
Second like others said make sure everything is tight and lastly make sure you didn't install something upside down or incorrectly. It's easy to do!

Also Gangplank did you run your ohlins/Swift's without thrust sheets and any noticeable difference? I haven't had any issue with noise aside from camber plate chatter at low speeds.
Nope. I put them on when I did the install. Never has a peep from the front or rear it avoiding the spring rotation issue is why I bought them.
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Are you running camber plates?
Second like others said make sure everything is tight and lastly make sure you didn't install something upside down or incorrectly. It's easy to do!

Also Gangplank did you run your ohlins/Swift's without thrust sheets and any noticeable difference? I haven't had any issue with noise aside from camber plate chatter at low speeds.
Nope. I put them on when I did the install. Never has a peep from the front or rear it avoiding the spring rotation issue is why I bought them.
Cool, good to know thanks
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Did you install Swift Thrust Sheets? They allow the springs to turn under load.
I did not, I actually wasn't aware of those until now, unless they were already installed on the coilovers.
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Are you running camber plates?
Second like others said make sure everything is tight and lastly make sure you didn't install something upside down or incorrectly. It's easy to do!

Also Gangplank did you run your ohlins/Swift's without thrust sheets and any noticeable difference? I haven't had any issue with noise aside from camber plate chatter at low speeds.
I am running camber plates and appreciate the feedback!
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