i kno its the springs...cuz i had it lubed up once and was perfect for bout 4 months...but it jus started to come back and its gettin louder. i mean it weird cuz i kno otherpeople wit the same year prelude and the same ground controls...and they dont have this problem. i guess i m jus gonn ahave to lube it up again. thanks for all ur reply. if u guy have ne other suggestions id like to hear them . thanks alot