New TEIN CS coil-overs, where in the HELL did all that noise come from???

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04-20-07 | 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo

Of the people I know with the CS-T, no one complained about noise.

28.5psi also seems a little low. The Salinas offsets should be fine without rolling. I had the same wheels when I had my Flex.

What are the tire specs?

Tire specs:

245/40-18
275/35-18

I switched out from Michelin Pilot Sport 2's with the same set up and had no problems there either. I have a sneaking suspiecion that the Upper Pillow Ball might be giving me problems since it's probably not made from rubber.

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04-20-07 | 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KRGS4

I had a similar problem. Roll down your window...

1. Take an Off Ramp exit a little faster...

2. Listen if the Roar is from the rear...if turning right on the off ramp...you will hear it from the drivers side rear fender well...

3. If it is then the offset on your rims is too high...your tire is scraping the plastic/rubbery portion of the fender well

4. You might have to get a lower profile or less wide tire..esp with the sweet drop.

Good suggestion but the noise stays consistent above 35 mph. It's slightly louder when turning left at high speed. The off-set of the wheels is the same thing I've run for the past 6 years with no problems at all.

Question for you regading you reply. Do you have coil-overs or spring/shock set-up?

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04-20-07 | 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo

BTW - I'm going to raise the tp to 34 tomorrow to see if that helps. TP is one thing I had not adjusted.

Would you mind mentioning to anyone you know who has CS-Ts to see if they had problems?

Thanks!

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04-20-07 | 11:20 PM

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yup. definitely not the tire size issue.

there is too much play somewhere in the back....

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04-20-07 | 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KRGS4

yup. definitely not the tire size issue.

there is too much play somewhere in the back....

That'sa great thought. I'll try increasing the dampening in the back leaving the front slightly lower (softer) for a couple of days. If that keeps the noise any lower you might be into something.

Thanks for the feedback.

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04-21-07 | 12:13 AM

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I have no problems with my Teins CS that i installed myself... But I'm on stock 17's tho...

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04-21-07 | 02:47 AM

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you need to get balance

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04-21-07 | 06:39 AM

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you need to get balance

Checking the balance tomorrow morning.

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04-21-07 | 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by o2GS43o

I have no problems with my Teins CS that i installed myself... But I'm on stock 17's tho...

How tought was is to install your coil overs? How long did it take you?

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04-21-07 | 12:47 PM

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coilovers are easy. should take around 3-4 hours if you have the right tool.

Beats installing spring/shocks any day. I much rather not compress the springs. I didn't have an impact wrench at that time

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04-21-07 | 01:29 PM

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alignment?

and 28.5 psi is low. I run 36 cold in my 18s.

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04-21-07 | 03:18 PM

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I didn't have the right tools at the time and i was doing it in the dark for 1/2 the time, total time, it took about 4 hrs... If you have a lift, it's so much easier, but I couldn't wait until the weekend so i did it with a floor jack...

My camber is off in the rear, so my tires are at about 38 psi... I agree, 28.5 is kinda low...

I need some 18's atleast...

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