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chituntang · 11-02-2009, 01:45 AM

It starts to make this popping noise recently. This happens when I am driving really slow (almost rolling speed). It happens to both left and right side. I have done the following things to the front suspension:

New OE struts tops with KYB AGX and RSR springs
New Moog FLCA ball joints

I am planning to do the following:
Rebuild power steering rack
Tension rods

Thanks in advance
Jesse

BTW, does anybody knows if a fully loaded IS350 (I mean fully loaded like NAVI, heat/cold seats, like everything) has stock bigger wheels at the back? Looked at one today and:

Stretch tires running 225/40/18 front and back
Passenger front wheel has a dent

Any of the above would cause shaking? I am not talking about the steering wheel, but the ride is shaky. The steering seems fine.

SoguRacing · 11-02-2009, 02:08 AM

edited.........

japslapsilvia · 11-02-2009, 08:03 AM

yes on the IS350. stock wheels are 18x8 front and 18x8.5 rear...unless its AWD

S13Sauce · 11-02-2009, 10:21 AM

when u reinstalled the struts did you make sure the black cup on top was seated right on the springs? because i did mine on my old car and when i tirned the prings were poping around when i turned.

Dazzla · 11-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13Sauce

when u reinstalled the struts did you make sure the black cup on top was seated right on the springs? because i did mine on my old car and when i tirned the prings were poping around when i turned.

Yeah. It's either that or something is loose. I had the same problem with my coilovers when one of the perches wasn't fully tight.

*!Zar!* · 11-02-2009, 11:27 AM

Noise during turning would most likely come from:

Loose nut on the top of the coilover.
Loose camber bolts on the top of the coilover.
Loose tension rod bracket.
Bad lower control arm bushing.
If it's under braking then it's most likely a loose brake caliper.

c72c · 11-02-2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Noise during turning would most likely come from:

Loose nut on the top of the coilover.
Loose camber bolts on the top of the coilover.
Loose tension rod bracket.
Bad lower control arm bushing.
If it's under braking then it's most likely a loose brake caliper.

also the tie rods
or mounting bolts from the strut to the spindle

make sure all the shyte is tight that you installed, friend of mine had the same problem you're havin, the top bolt to the spindle was loose and the pop was the wheel camber-ing.

chituntang · 11-02-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks on the IS350 comment. That explains why the rear looks more stretch than the front.

As for my car, the strut tops were done at least a year ago. So I do not think it is the install.
Really need to study, but I guess I will do a little wrench before that...

I will check and see if all bolts are torque properly (brakes, tie rods, struts, and the control arms). And now come to think of it, it does make a funny sound when I brake...

My 180 8 u · 03-01-2010, 12:28 AM

Might sound stupid but tighten your lug nuts. In my 240 I would here a thump at an even pace. It would sound as if the tire had a bad spot on it. So I tightened the lug nuts and it since then gone away. Hope this helps

GroundHog · 03-01-2010, 12:32 AM

sounds like your tie rod ends, or maybe something stupid lol

SoguRacing · 03-01-2010, 02:51 PM

check your alignment. could be the tread gripping the asphalt at low speeds.

KA24sleeper · 03-01-2010, 03:59 PM

had the same problem on my hachi awhile back when i gave it new coils, i just had to tighten them down more and get new rod ends cuz they were cracking the old ones( yes they cracked, took out the end bold and there was a crack along the side of it)

mofeel · 12-16-2010, 01:39 PM

yea im having the same problem except mine will pull to that side. its mainly the left side popping n pulling. the steering wheel also turns with the pull.

11-02-2009, 01:45 AM	#1
chituntang Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ATL Age: 35 Posts: 505 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	S14: Popping noise during slow turns It starts to make this popping noise recently. This happens when I am driving really slow (almost rolling speed). It happens to both left and right side. I have done the following things to the front suspension: New OE struts tops with KYB AGX and RSR springs New Moog FLCA ball joints I am planning to do the following: Rebuild power steering rack Tension rods Thanks in advance Jesse BTW, does anybody knows if a fully loaded IS350 (I mean fully loaded like NAVI, heat/cold seats, like everything) has stock bigger wheels at the back? Looked at one today and: Stretch tires running 225/40/18 front and back Passenger front wheel has a dent Any of the above would cause shaking? I am not talking about the steering wheel, but the ride is shaky. The steering seems fine.

11-02-2009, 02:08 AM	#2
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	edited......... __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180 Last edited by SoguRacing; 03-01-2010 at 02:51 PM..

11-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#6
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Noise during turning would most likely come from: Loose nut on the top of the coilover. Loose camber bolts on the top of the coilover. Loose tension rod bracket. Bad lower control arm bushing. If it's under braking then it's most likely a loose brake caliper. __________________

03-01-2010, 02:51 PM	#11
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 35 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	check your alignment. could be the tread gripping the asphalt at low speeds. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

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11-02-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
S13Sauce Join Date: May 2009 Location: florida Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	when u reinstalled the struts did you make sure the black cup on top was seated right on the springs? because i did mine on my old car and when i tirned the prings were poping around when i turned.

11-02-2009, 12:34 PM	#8
chituntang Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ATL Age: 35 Posts: 505 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Thanks on the IS350 comment. That explains why the rear looks more stretch than the front. As for my car, the strut tops were done at least a year ago. So I do not think it is the install. Really need to study, but I guess I will do a little wrench before that... I will check and see if all bolts are torque properly (brakes, tie rods, struts, and the control arms). And now come to think of it, it does make a funny sound when I brake...

03-01-2010, 12:28 AM	#9
My 180 8 u Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Real OC Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Might sound stupid but tighten your lug nuts. In my 240 I would here a thump at an even pace. It would sound as if the tire had a bad spot on it. So I tightened the lug nuts and it since then gone away. Hope this helps

03-01-2010, 12:32 AM	#10
GroundHog Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: arizona Age: 37 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sounds like your tie rod ends, or maybe something stupid lol

03-01-2010, 03:59 PM	#12
KA24sleeper Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	had the same problem on my hachi awhile back when i gave it new coils, i just had to tighten them down more and get new rod ends cuz they were cracking the old ones( yes they cracked, took out the end bold and there was a crack along the side of it)

12-16-2010, 01:39 PM	#13
mofeel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: IN Age: 29 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea im having the same problem except mine will pull to that side. its mainly the left side popping n pulling. the steering wheel also turns with the pull.