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Old 04-24-2012, 10:46 AM
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I replaced my tranny and diff with low mileage AP1 ones, and replaced the engine, tranny, and diff mounts as well. I now hear that "cards in spokes" sound. It might have been there before the changes, but it is VERY pronounced now. It almost seems that I can feel it (instead of just hear), lol.

I actually installed the mounts in different times, and I THINK I started noticing the sound after I installed the tranny mount.

I thought it was the TCT so I replaced it with Billman's upgraded TCT, but the sound is still there. It is more obvious in lower speeds. I THINK it's relative to the RPM and not MPH.

The sound is NOT THERE in neutral, idle, or when I don't press the throttle. I can only hear it when I hit the throttle. (It's there. See vid.)

Any ideas?

UPDATE:
- It sounds like it's coming from underneath the center console -> transmission
- I can feel it slightly on top of the normal cabin vibrations
- It doesn't sound like it is coming from the engine bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK7ndTFDNIA
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Any other mods on the vehicle? Exhaust, test pipe, suspension, wheels etc etc? Any chance you can post a video?
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Originally Posted by JBAutosports
Any other mods on the vehicle? Exhaust, test pipe, suspension, wheels etc etc? Any chance you can post a video?
Stock exhaust.
Stock cat.
Suspension stayed the same, but Bilstein PSS coilovers, ST front sway, AP2 rear sway, strut bar, rear BSK.
Sound was there when I had my CE28s, and its still there with my track wheels.

I'll try to take a video and post it later tonight.
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Any idea where it's coming from?
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Loose heat shield? reminds me I need to do mine. Freaking shop left a few bolts off..
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Originally Posted by RacerXI
Any idea where it's coming from?
No, not yet. I'll play with the car today, and provide an update.

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Loose heat shield? reminds me I need to do mine. Freaking shop left a few bolts off..
I don't have a heatshield on my OEM header if that's what you're referring to.
I'll try to wiggle the battery heatshield and see if it moves around.
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UPDATE:
- It sounds like it's coming from underneath the center console -> transmission
- I can feel it slightly on top of the normal cabin vibrations
- It doesn't sound like it is coming from the engine bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK7ndTFDNIA
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Might have an oil cap on top of the transmission.
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why's ur vid private?
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There is a heat shield around the cat. check that to make sure it's not touching anything.


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