yodannyc Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 OK so not much response from ClubWRX or AWDpirates.net So i thought i would try my old forum i use to frequent. You guys have helped before. Here's the deal, when i roll to a stop or going less than 10mph there is a distinct popping noise coming from the rear of my wagon. Not from the exhaust but from suspension. I have HKS 3 way adjustable coilovers. Its a 2002 WRX wagon. Any ideas as to what this sound could be? I don’t only hear the sound i can also feel something not right. I looked under the rex quickly last night and everything looked ok visually. Any specific areas i should look at? Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks and much appreciated. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 What happens you got full left or full right? Are there no rocks in the tires? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 It does not happen when i am turning. It only happens when i am rolling to a stop or going over slight bumps. The feeling i get is that my car drops a inch too. I think it may be the coilovers. But they are fairly new and not abused at all. Its the strangest feeling and noise. Its getting louder and worst too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Maybe you should look at both ends of the rear stabilizer bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkx Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 how long ago were the coil-overs installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Popping? What are the ends of the springs resting in? Rubber or metal/metal. The entire spring squirms when moving, and applying some grease or underbody sealer to the spring seats can kill the noise. IF, that is what is causing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 It is the coil overs. I will be putting it up in the air tonight and looking at it more closely. Almost sounds like something is loose. I checked the tophats and they are tight. So we'll see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 So it seems like the coil overs need to be greased. the shaft is not sliding up and down very smoothly. And when it does slide it "pops" ca any one explain how to regrease coilovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I would use silicone greese so you do not damage the rubber seals inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYeti Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 A "pop" kinda tells me it is springs, or your endlinks on the swaybar. I would look to see that springs are seated correctly. If they are, then check your rear sway. If the bushings (particularly the OEM links) in the endlinks are going bad, you will also get a sort of popping noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I double checked the sway bar cause thats what i thought it was. But its not that. It defnitly is the springs but i do not know how to tell if they are seated properly. BTW yeti you have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodannyc Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I double checked the sway bar cause thats what i thought it was. But its not that. It defnitly is the springs but i do not know how to tell if they are seated properly. BTW yeti you have a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.