Bump noise from the back
12-02-2002, 09:43 AM
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Bump noise from the back
I got a question for you guys, maybe someone can help...
When I pull into my driveway that has a somewhat steep angle to it, I hear a knock coming from the rear of the car, almost like something hitting metal. I believe my shocks are a little on the soft side, so that may be causing it...
But if anyone has any ideas what it could be, please let me know...I have a 97 DX coupe - as far as I know, nothing in the suspension has ever been replaced...
Also, if I were to put in a set of 200Si struts, would this clear up the problem (and will they fit?) thanks again for any assistance...
T-X
When I pull into my driveway that has a somewhat steep angle to it, I hear a knock coming from the rear of the car, almost like something hitting metal. I believe my shocks are a little on the soft side, so that may be causing it...
But if anyone has any ideas what it could be, please let me know...I have a 97 DX coupe - as far as I know, nothing in the suspension has ever been replaced...
Also, if I were to put in a set of 200Si struts, would this clear up the problem (and will they fit?) thanks again for any assistance...
T-X
12-02-2002, 09:48 AM
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The struts should fit, but it's not like the Si struts are something special. They're the same as all of the 6th gen Civic struts as far as I know.
It sounds like you're having a strut problem. Is there fluid coming out of that strut at all? That's a tell-tale sign that it's bad. Sound's like you're bottoming out the strut... jmo.
It sounds like you're having a strut problem. Is there fluid coming out of that strut at all? That's a tell-tale sign that it's bad. Sound's like you're bottoming out the strut... jmo.
12-02-2002, 09:58 AM
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Ah, I see...as far as I can tell, there's nothing leaking out of them, they're just old lol
So if I can get the Si replacements, they'll fit and solve the issue? I'm not looking to upgrade just yet, but I have a lead on getting the Si struts cheap...
So if I can get the Si replacements, they'll fit and solve the issue? I'm not looking to upgrade just yet, but I have a lead on getting the Si struts cheap...
12-02-2002, 11:36 AM
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No, not at all...all stock all around, with the exception of new rotors/pads and an intake...
I'm still starting out, but I want to make the car up to specs before I start doing anything else...right now, the bump noise has me worried...I don't need to replace anything more than I have to, and if I can find a cheap alternative till the summer or longer, that would be great...
T-X
I'm still starting out, but I want to make the car up to specs before I start doing anything else...right now, the bump noise has me worried...I don't need to replace anything more than I have to, and if I can find a cheap alternative till the summer or longer, that would be great...
T-X
