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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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i have a 98 gsr and when i'm driving it at around 15 mph i can hear a noise coming from the front wheels, it sounds like the noise that you hear when your rotors are warped. does anyone know what it could be?
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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I just started to get that noise in the rear.

Sounds real tinny and speeds up as you accelerate.
I only notice it when I pass parked cars or drive next
to a building.

There's a post on here about a similar problem, the
guy took it into a mechanic and posted what he said.
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Default Re: noise while driving

Originally posted by integlos
i have a 98 gsr and when i'm driving it at around 15 mph i can hear a noise coming from the front wheels, it sounds like the noise that you hear when your rotors are warped. does anyone know what it could be?
sorry, but what exactly does the sound of a warped rotor make???

what kind of sound is it? humming... knocking... brushing...
does the frequency of the sound increase as the speed increases?
does the frequency of the sound increase as rpm increases?
does it make that sound when you're turning? (yes or no... someone is going to say it's the axle even if it's not so be carefull if u see that...)
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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improperly balanced tire maybe? I need to replace my pads now that i think about it
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 03:57 AM
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It could be the dust sheild is bent and is scaping against
the inside of your rotor. Try bending it back...
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 05:13 AM
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Is your tire pressure normal? Uneven tire wear? Wheel weights missing?
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 05:45 AM
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could be a few things. Something with the tires or the alignment. Also could be a brake wire getting loose and hanging down. I have seen that happen before.
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Old Aug 29, 2002 | 05:54 AM
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its kinda like a thumping sound
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