KWv3 full lock noises
#1
Evolving Member
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KWv3 full lock noises
Hi all,
I got my KWv3's on finally, and just had the alignment and corner balance done. Everything is great except for one thing - a clunking noise at full lock, left or right. Only an issue when parking or doing a 90deg turn, but it's annoying (not to mention somewhat embarrassing!)
Anyway, the noise was there before and after alignment, and the alignment guys couldn't see anything out of the ordinary either when I asked them to check. Most other threads talk about noise while moving, but any ideas on this one? It sounds like the spring is rotating slightly and resettling, but nothing else is amiss.
One other thing, I have the Cusco top pillow ball mounts at the front for camber adjustment.
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks!
S.
I got my KWv3's on finally, and just had the alignment and corner balance done. Everything is great except for one thing - a clunking noise at full lock, left or right. Only an issue when parking or doing a 90deg turn, but it's annoying (not to mention somewhat embarrassing!)
Anyway, the noise was there before and after alignment, and the alignment guys couldn't see anything out of the ordinary either when I asked them to check. Most other threads talk about noise while moving, but any ideas on this one? It sounds like the spring is rotating slightly and resettling, but nothing else is amiss.
One other thing, I have the Cusco top pillow ball mounts at the front for camber adjustment.
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks!
S.
#3
Evolving Member
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Yep, KW got back to me telling me to install thrust bearings to eliminate the noise. I'm using Cusco camber plates which attach directly to the coilover via a pillow ball.
Now I guess the question is which bearing... I saw that Swift have the thrust sheets - any one know if they are any good?
Thanks for the response!
S.
Now I guess the question is which bearing... I saw that Swift have the thrust sheets - any one know if they are any good?
Thanks for the response!
S.
#5
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Thanks!
S.
#7
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Spring bags should help minimize contamination of the bearings and also prevent rocks from accumulating in the lower spring perch. I have the Eibach installed on my Evo. They work well at the front, but at the rear, there is no ideal place for them to grip at the top of the coilover, so they have a tendency to slide down a bit. I may set up some velcro to hold them at the top.
https://pitstopusa.com/c-421033-chas...ng-covers.html
https://pitstopusa.com/c-421033-chas...ng-covers.html
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