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chituntang · 11-02-2009, 02:45 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, 03:08 AM

wheel balance

japslapsilvia · 11-02-2009, 09:03 AM

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

S13Sauce · 11-02-2009, 11:21 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, 11:41 AM

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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, 12:27 PM

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, 12:42 PM

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, 01:34 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...

11-02-2009, 02:45 AM	#1
chituntang Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ATL Age: 23 Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (3)	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, 03:08 AM	#2
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 24 Posts: 2,885 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing	wheel balance __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180

11-02-2009, 12:27 PM	#6
!Zar! Ezel verkrachtende schijteter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Milf Valley Posts: 9,450 Trader Rating: (2)	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. __________________ -=Mel=-

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11-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
S13Sauce Join Date: May 2009 Location: florida Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0)	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, 01:34 PM	#8
chituntang Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ATL Age: 23 Posts: 271 Trader Rating: (3)	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...

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