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Old 08-01-2009, 07:06 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has some pointers of where to check first. I was doing some donuts yetsreday in an empty parking lot as it was slightly wet out so wouldn't wear my tires too bad. I was spinning around and as I was I heard some clunking and popping noises coming from under the car. Anyone know what they might be from? Sounds like something is flexing kind of and making the popping noise. I know it's not the axle nut tsb since I have had that done. Would the most strain be on the sways when doing donuts? or shock towers or something else?
It has also made this popping/clunking noise other times when I'm not doing donuts haha. Just really noticed it yesterday as it was happening the whole time I would spin around. Any ideas? besides just not doing donuts again ahah.
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swaybar end links?
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That's what I was thinking it would possibly be. Gonna have to check them out. I am just really dreading checking everything under the car to try and find the culprit.
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what sized wheels do you have on there and are your fenders rolled at all? do you track or drive agressive?
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no tracking. I drive somewhat aggressive but this just started happening and I have not driven more aggressive then I have in the past.
I have 17X8 +44 wheels all around with a 1" drop. No rolling but I have neg camber and I do not rub anymore. Did a little bit until I got the UK alignment specs plus a little more neg camber in the front.
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do you have an exhaust? inoticed that my car on high g right turns, the piping comes into contact withi the axle bolt. and makes a really horrible sound.
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I do have an HKS exhaust but it really sounds like suspension bolts or something like that flexing slightly anc causing the popping sound.
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rocks kicking up into the rear bumper while doing donut?
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Your drive axle is probably making the noise even though you did the tsb. Drive axles wear out, just a matter of time. I did the tsb on mine and it still clicked and popped until I changed it.
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Originally Posted by camuman,Aug 2 2009, 06:08 PM
rocks kicking up into the rear bumper while doing donut?
No it is definitely a popping/ loose bolt flexing sound kind of a thing. Definitely not rocks hitting underneath. Has the same sound as the axle nut tsb which I had done but happens a few times in a row when spinning around or taking turns really hard etc.


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