HansGT Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Great news. Thanks Jack. I was hoping that my installer was an honest guy, as I'd like to give him more business. Now about that rattle......................... anybody got any updates? mine are A O K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohsik83 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 If the clunk/rattle are coming from the rear, I used to have that too. The rear spring coils towards the bottm are so closely located that they used to make contact each other whenevery they're compressed. The noise wasn't that severe but I'm one of those ppl with very sensitive ears. Jack recommended me to get a set of whiteline spring isolator. http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/suspension.html <--- look for coil silencer. This thing totally eliminated the rear rattle/clunk or whatever you call it. Hope this helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechipbmw Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I think the handeling has improved. Not as planted as I thought but I am satisfied. The ride feels harsh and that's probably because of the 35 profile. I also do get a clunking/rattling sound but mine is coming from the front. I brought it back to the shop and tightened a few things. The car actually felt a lot quieter but now its back. I am not sure whats causing this or my ears might be just sensitive. The mechanic thinks its the strut bearings...so I am going to be bringing it back to have those repaired. I am going to mention it to him about the white line spring silencer and see if he recommends it. Can this be used for the front? or just the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohsik83 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I used them for rear only. I don't see anything wrong in using them for the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 bluechipbmw - The coil isolator works on both front or rear. The strut mount bearings could be the problem. However we've only seen a couple of those going bad. Did they find out what might be loose? Did they check to see if the x-member bolts were tight? There was a different member who had a similar noise; turned out to be a loose x-member bolt from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechipbmw Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 bluechipbmw - The coil isolator works on both front or rear. The strut mount bearings could be the problem. However we've only seen a couple of those going bad. Did they find out what might be loose? Did they check to see if the x-member bolts were tight? There was a different member who had a similar noise; turned out to be a loose x-member bolt from the factory. I believe he tightened the x-member bolts. It felt tight for the day but it loosen up again the next day or so. Since it did go away when he tightened it made me think its not the strut bearings. I am going to give him a call again to see what he suggests. Can these continue to loosen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 bluechipbmw - The x-member bolts could loosen pending the condition they came in from the factory. You could remove the bolt, put some Loctite on them and put them back on. It depends on the amount of "play" you've got in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I am very interested. Springs would be for a 5MT sedan GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlevins Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I am very interested. Springs would be for a 5MT sedan GT. This is an old thread. Best to check here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24363&page=14 05 SWP Legacy GT Limited (aka "Pearl")- 5MT AP - Stage 2 Protuned (238/284) - wife driven 07 BMW 335xi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybuckeye Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Aren't H-Techs only around $190 or so? Or is that just for 2 springs? I'm new to springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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