Clunking noise on my s14 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Boostage · 01-10-2008, 08:31 AM

96 s14

Whenever I suddenly step on the clutch and release fast. I hear a loud clunk from the back of the car. I almost wanna say it sounds like its coming from the rear end, but I cant say for sure. what could it be.

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 08:44 AM

Prob. just subframe bushings as is pretty much allways the case in the S chassis. I hope you searched a bit on the forum...i know someone is gonna give you a bit of crap if you didn't. But you can purchase "collars" from many sources for cheap which are just inserts to pick up the slack from where the factory worn bushings have gapped over time. Tends to be more apparent in the car after you stiffen up the suspension. Good luck bud!

aznrib · 01-10-2008, 09:06 AM

+1 for subframe bushings. Get the collars and call it a day

Boostage · 01-10-2008, 09:54 AM

Im buying a hyperflex master bushing kit, does it contain subframe bushings already?

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 09:55 AM

just go with solid metal bushings all others will wear out and fail.

www.tougefactory.com

65 bucks

aznpoopy · 01-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostage

Im buying a hyperflex master bushing kit, does it contain subframe bushings already?

subframe bushings are not included

carnagexxxx · 01-10-2008, 10:17 AM

Sorry to hijack the thread so-to-speak but I have a similar problem with my '93 S13 coupe, ka motor with no major modifications to trans, engine, or differential. What I am experiencing is when I go from a dead stop in 1st gear and get on it hard (say 0-20 mph at approx. 4500 rpm) i feel a very noticable "banging" right under my feet. So imagine feeling a small gnome banging with a hammer quickly from under the car while it is driving... Anyway, I can't replicate it in other gears. Any ideas?

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 10:19 AM

bad subframe bushings......again

SidewayZ-s14 · 01-10-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavericStephenc

just go with solid metal bushings all others will wear out and fail.

www.tougefactory.com

65 bucks

+1. Thats what i did. Money well spent.

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 10:23 AM

Collars are a nice and easy idea b/c they slide into place vs having to remove your subframe and cut out your old bushings to install th new Aluminum/Urethane ones. The collars work in conjuntion with the factory worn bushings. I used aluminum collars and have had no problems for 2 yrs now. If you are going to be competitive with the car i would recomend replacing the entire bushing though as Maveric stated.

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 10:26 AM

BTW Maveric, your sig is both freakin awesome and one of the grossest Sigs i've yet to see. +1 for making me smile while wanting to vomit

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 10:29 AM

I try my best.

there should be a write-up for the solid bushings. but its easy jack the sub frame, loosen bolts, install collars ,tighten, have fun

30 second search yielded this
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...spacer+install

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 10:37 AM

^^^ yup jack it up and use a pry bar to get the collars in. i did it by myself in about 30 mins. By far the cheapest and easiest fix i've done on the car.
--And no prob Maveric, anything to keep me entertained at work

vinhnumber · 01-10-2008, 10:40 AM

+1 for subframe colars,
or could be blown shocks,
or could be diff locking haha.

Teknolust72 · 01-10-2008, 11:11 AM

If your subframe bushings are completely gone, then the metal collars may not sit correctly. If thats the case, use the URAS "pineapple" bushings. Whiteline also makes something similar, which is also easier to get here in the states.

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 11:16 AM

PDM racing sells Whiteline products for a good price. Canadians get all the good deals

Koopa Troopa · 01-10-2008, 12:28 PM

I like it when my subframe hits the bottom of my car.. It scares my passengers.

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koopa Troopa

I like it when my subframe hits the bottom of my car.. It scares my passengers.

every time I get in joes (redevilrps13) car I'm all like WTF mate cause his bushings are shot

MrChow · 01-10-2008, 12:40 PM

splparts.com As everything you need. Even the write up.

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 12:50 PM

^^^Good call on the SPL. My subframe clunk got so bad my GF thought someone/something was in my trunk trying to get out haha

Now i have another clunk (rotational) from my damned driveshaft!! Aparently it wasn't a good idea to swap in an ABS LSD to a Driveshaft from a non ABS equipped S14? ha oh well. I live and learn.

ZenkiKid · 01-10-2008, 01:05 PM

i do not know if this is a cure or not but if you spray wd40 on the worn out bushings it may suppress the noise a bit, it worked for me at least.

S14 Wannabe · 01-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostage

Im buying a hyperflex master bushing kit, does it contain subframe bushings already?

Please whatever you do, do not do what I did and buy the master bushing kit. Unless they have changed the front tension rod bushing, it has caused my front a-arms to crack twice. Just save up a bit more and go with the nismo bushings.

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenkiKid

i do not know if this is a cure or not but if you spray wd40 on the worn out bushings it may suppress the noise a bit, it worked for me at least.

your joking right?

Boostage · 01-10-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14 Wannabe

Please whatever you do, do not do what I did and buy the master bushing kit. Unless they have changed the front tension rod bushing, it has caused my front a-arms to crack twice. Just save up a bit more and go with the nismo bushings.

ooooh now it makes sense.. I saw this last night http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Energ...2em118Q2el1247

they said..

"

SPECIAL NOTE: The Manufacturer Energy Suspension has recently redesigned the Front Strut Rod Bushings in these Kits.
These parts were only recently released. Our Kits DO contain the new bushings - if you're buying this kit from another seller make sure you're getting the new bushings!"

I was wondering why they redesigned it.. cool thanks man

The Chad · 01-10-2008, 01:41 PM

Sweet God! How would that help?? I mean thats like a girl in heels spraying the bottoms of her shoes with WD-40 to stop her heels from clicking on the pavement when she walks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MavericStephenc

your joking right?

MrChow · 01-10-2008, 01:49 PM

^^ I'd hope so...

The reasoning in you chunking is because of the sub-frame bushing is pretty much beat the crap up or split. So why you don't shift smoothly your sub frame is basically smack your car.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/06...0sx/index.html
Good read. Go read it.

S14 Wannabe · 01-23-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostage

ooooh now it makes sense.. I saw this last night http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Energ...2em118Q2el1247

they said..

"

SPECIAL NOTE: The Manufacturer Energy Suspension has recently redesigned the Front Strut Rod Bushings in these Kits.
These parts were only recently released. Our Kits DO contain the new bushings - if you're buying this kit from another seller make sure you're getting the new bushings!"

I was wondering why they redesigned it.. cool thanks man

NP. I still wouldn't buy them if I were you. Just too much trouble imho.

aznsk8rboi87 · 01-23-2008, 09:06 PM

yea i have the same problem, im buying subframe bushings

IcedOutSoulja13 · 01-24-2008, 03:29 AM

+1 for subframe bushings haha...get some spacers and make the noise even louder =) ull like the result

01-10-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
Boostage Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Clunking noise on my s14 96 s14 Whenever I suddenly step on the clutch and release fast. I hear a loud clunk from the back of the car. I almost wanna say it sounds like its coming from the rear end, but I cant say for sure. what could it be.

01-10-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 33 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just go with solid metal bushings all others will wear out and fail. www.tougefactory.com 65 bucks __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-10-2008, 10:19 AM	#8
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 33 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bad subframe bushings......again __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#12
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 33 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I try my best. there should be a write-up for the solid bushings. but its easy jack the sub frame, loosen bolts, install collars ,tighten, have fun 30 second search yielded this http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...spacer+install __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-10-2008, 10:40 AM	#14
vinhnumber Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 909/626/562/949/714/951 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	+1 for subframe colars, or could be blown shocks, or could be diff locking haha. __________________ Oh you be mad cuz I'm stylin' on ya!

01-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#2
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Prob. just subframe bushings as is pretty much allways the case in the S chassis. I hope you searched a bit on the forum...i know someone is gonna give you a bit of crap if you didn't. But you can purchase "collars" from many sources for cheap which are just inserts to pick up the slack from where the factory worn bushings have gapped over time. Tends to be more apparent in the car after you stiffen up the suspension. Good luck bud!

01-10-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
aznrib Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Edison Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	+1 for subframe bushings. Get the collars and call it a day

01-10-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
Boostage Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Im buying a hyperflex master bushing kit, does it contain subframe bushings already?

01-10-2008, 10:17 AM	#7
carnagexxxx Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: weirdoville Age: 40 Posts: 244 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	Sorry to hijack the thread so-to-speak but I have a similar problem with my '93 S13 coupe, ka motor with no major modifications to trans, engine, or differential. What I am experiencing is when I go from a dead stop in 1st gear and get on it hard (say 0-20 mph at approx. 4500 rpm) i feel a very noticable "banging" right under my feet. So imagine feeling a small gnome banging with a hammer quickly from under the car while it is driving... Anyway, I can't replicate it in other gears. Any ideas?

01-10-2008, 10:23 AM	#10
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Collars are a nice and easy idea b/c they slide into place vs having to remove your subframe and cut out your old bushings to install th new Aluminum/Urethane ones. The collars work in conjuntion with the factory worn bushings. I used aluminum collars and have had no problems for 2 yrs now. If you are going to be competitive with the car i would recomend replacing the entire bushing though as Maveric stated.

01-10-2008, 10:26 AM	#11
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BTW Maveric, your sig is both freakin awesome and one of the grossest Sigs i've yet to see. +1 for making me smile while wanting to vomit

01-10-2008, 10:37 AM	#13
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ yup jack it up and use a pry bar to get the collars in. i did it by myself in about 30 mins. By far the cheapest and easiest fix i've done on the car. --And no prob Maveric, anything to keep me entertained at work

01-10-2008, 11:11 AM	#15
Teknolust72 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,748 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	If your subframe bushings are completely gone, then the metal collars may not sit correctly. If thats the case, use the URAS "pineapple" bushings. Whiteline also makes something similar, which is also easier to get here in the states.

01-10-2008, 11:16 AM	#16
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PDM racing sells Whiteline products for a good price. Canadians get all the good deals

01-10-2008, 12:28 PM	#17
Koopa Troopa Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 北谷著, 沖縄県、日本 Posts: 2,565 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I like it when my subframe hits the bottom of my car.. It scares my passengers. __________________ Buy my Stillway shifter!

01-10-2008, 12:50 PM	#20
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 40 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^Good call on the SPL. My subframe clunk got so bad my GF thought someone/something was in my trunk trying to get out haha Now i have another clunk (rotational) from my damned driveshaft!! Aparently it wasn't a good idea to swap in an ABS LSD to a Driveshaft from a non ABS equipped S14? ha oh well. I live and learn.

01-10-2008, 01:05 PM	#21
ZenkiKid Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 31 Posts: 3,248 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i do not know if this is a cure or not but if you spray wd40 on the worn out bushings it may suppress the noise a bit, it worked for me at least.

01-23-2008, 09:06 PM	#28
aznsk8rboi87 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Irvine Age: 33 Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea i have the same problem, im buying subframe bushings

01-24-2008, 03:29 AM	#29
IcedOutSoulja13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Age: 32 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 for subframe bushings haha...get some spacers and make the noise even louder =) ull like the result

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