jham Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hello,Your probably all sick of hearing about my suspension problems but realy dont know what else to do so ill ask again anyway Having issues with my rear Meister R coilovers, ik getting a kind of clonking noise from what i think is the top of the rear suspension.Now ive been under the car, the bottom of the shock is attached tight, theres is no play. i pushed up and down on the rear of the car whilst my dad watched the bottom, no noise or play at all.Have taken the adjusted of the top mount and tightend allen key, still getting same problem.Shocks are basicaly brand new, had no problem for first couple of weeks they were fitted. noise only seems to come when i turn the steering when driving, even slight adjustment to steering can cause the noise..ANy ideas, if some one can figure out what this is i owe you big time!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidanep71 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hello,Your probably all sick of hearing about my suspension problems but realy dont know what else to do so ill ask again anyway Having issues with my rear Meister R coilovers, ik getting a kind of clonking noise from what i think is the top of the rear suspension.Now ive been under the car, the bottom of the shock is attached tight, theres is no play. i pushed up and down on the rear of the car whilst my dad watched the bottom, no noise or play at all.Have taken the adjusted of the top mount and tightend allen key, still getting same problem.Shocks are basicaly brand new, had no problem for first couple of weeks they were fitted. noise only seems to come when i turn the steering when driving, even slight adjustment to steering can cause the noise..ANy ideas, if some one can figure out what this is i owe you big time!!!!is it definatly a bang or is it lik a springing noise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 definatly not a springing noise. to be honest wouldnt say bang was the right word either. its more of a loud metal sounding click if that makes sense?does any one know if the rear coilover have to be fitted in a particular was aswell or do they only fit one way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeisterR Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just dropping by and saw this. Check the drop links as that is where alot of time noise come from.Do you have any other suspension mod (Anti-Lift Kit, etc)?The rear use rubber bushes top mount, so normally they don't make any noise.Most of the time noise come from worn bushes, drop links, or just contact with other parts of the car.Check carefully to see if there are anything making contact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 ill have another gander, couldnt see anything out of the ordinary. Seems to clear everything else fine. have no other suspension mods at all.its wierd as didnt do it for first few weeks and its just kinda come about and seems to be getting more frequent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeisterR Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I am not sure how low you have the car, but check the front brake line to make sure it is clearing the chassis.As on the Starlet, if you lower it enough, the brake line bracket on the damper can come in contact with the brake line bracket on the chassis when the wheel are slightly turn.I doubt that is the case, but worth checking it out as you said it is dependent on the turn of the steering wheel.Other thing to check for is like steering rack, rod end, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 this is the wired thing, its definatly coming from the rear.Sounds strange as i know shouldnt have anything to do with the steering, the front is absoloutly fine though.Been racking my brains for weeks just cant figure it out lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
string Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 my suggestion as i had exactlysame prolem with bcs on the front. when stationary nothing would make the noise. if u take the top mount off. there should be a big 17mm ish nut. mine was barely on the threads let alone tight. i tightened it up. no more knocking/ clicking. try that bud and report back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 ill give it a try.... i have put a spanner on the pic nut at the top then put an allen key in the middle and tightend it, it was already pretty tight! same problem. i didnt have to take the top mount of to do this. ithink im just gonna have to take the rear suspension of and investigate, can seem me getting to the botton of it still on the car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just dropping by and saw this. Check the drop links as that is where alot of time noise come from.Do you have any other suspension mod (Anti-Lift Kit, etc)?The rear use rubber bushes top mount, so normally they don't make any noise.Most of the time noise come from worn bushes, drop links, or just contact with other parts of the car.Check carefully to see if there is anything making contact.totaly on the ball with the speedyness of your reply Jerrick, thanx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 sounds weird, which side is it coming from? if its coming from behind you, check the exhaust because you've just put a japspeed 1 on havent you?could have worn the bushes if you re-used the older 1s, and if your driving it hard around corners with your new coily's its more likely to sway and could just be the exhaust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Definatly not exhaust and its the same exhaust ive always had.. Its coming from both rears! Mainly the side with no exhaust tho just to top it all off my car wont idle now either! Typical ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 lmao aww no, urmm not sure what it could be then, both cuffs done up tight underneath the spring? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aidanep71 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 get some one to sit in the back go for a drive and see if they can pin point it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jham Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Give up with it now... Clonkin is getting worse n now it just wont idle engine soundin rough... Going to a local meet tonight see if anyone can shed some light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 More then likely isnt down to the Coilovers mate, heard nothing but good things about Meisters. Would check everything else mate. Do you have a aftermarket Rear ARB? As mine knocks like a bastard on every little bump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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