Front weird noise after installing PROKIT?!?

meowiejuie · 05-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Anyone installed PROKIT here that's experiencing some kind of "RUBBER RUBBING" noise coming from the front struts while turning your steering wheel when the car is in a stationary state?

For my installation, I left the bump stop alone and did not cut it as per the instruction. My tech told me there's no need to do so as it will not affect the height of the car in anyway since in normal state nothing is in contact with the bumpstop anyway.

He also say the noise is coming from the springs and it's caused by the springs rubbing the mount when you turn. There are already rubber tubing at the end of the spring coil and seems like there is no solution he says...

Suggestions ? Anyone? the noise is really bugging me and do i have to change my struts to make this noise disappear? Thx in advance.

Purerice · 05-07-2008, 03:11 PM

i got my prokit installed on my SI and they seem great. i have a rubbing when taking onramps hard, but thats just bottoming out. i don't know where u can get that check or fixed. there has to be someone with that problem. maybe the stopper is doing something to make that noise. good luck with that.

Cr8tive_leo · 05-07-2008, 03:52 PM

Lubrication. Lithium grease.

meowiejuie · 05-08-2008, 11:45 AM

thanks everyone, i think just brought the HFP kit... I will take the prokit off the car shortly. Anyway who may be interested on the prokit can send me a PM

NIGHTHAWKSI · 05-08-2008, 11:47 AM

sounds like faulty installation. or just settling.
maybe the springs weren on the correct sides. they are designated right and left.

meowiejuie · 05-08-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

sounds like faulty installation. or just settling.
maybe the springs weren on the correct sides. they are designated right and left.

I was watching the tech installing the springs... everything he did seems to be correct... I have no idea what's making that noise... I hate problem like this... anyway.. hopefully I will get the HFP by monday and have it installed next week

Dmc · 05-08-2008, 12:03 PM

buy two bottles of grease at canadian tire... then do it like counterstrike.. "spray and pray"

***nycclaye*** · 05-08-2008, 12:32 PM

I'm having the same kinda issues and mine's been installed for a week now. it's only when turning left and right..... I'm bout to take mine to the dealer for the 30K check-up tomorrow and I'll let you know if they find anything too...

meowiejuie · 05-08-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycclaye

I'm having the same kinda issues and mine's been installed for a week now. it's only when turning left and right..... I'm bout to take mine to the dealer for the 30K check-up tomorrow and I'll let you know if they find anything too...

Cool.. pls keep me posted on what the dealer say.

I hope they will not give you hassle for installing after market springs...

The thing is, my tech says he didn't have this problem with previous civics he worked on... he did mention a GTI he worked on with the pro kit has the same issue.

pkkid · 05-09-2008, 08:45 AM

Spray and Pray ftw!

Good luck with your HFP let us know how you like them!

meowiejuie · 05-09-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkkid

Spray and Pray ftw!

Good luck with your HFP let us know how you like them!

Sure will... just checked my tracking # and it should be here on Monday.

05-07-2008, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
meowiejuie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Front weird noise after installing PROKIT?!? Anyone installed PROKIT here that's experiencing some kind of "RUBBER RUBBING" noise coming from the front struts while turning your steering wheel when the car is in a stationary state? For my installation, I left the bump stop alone and did not cut it as per the instruction. My tech told me there's no need to do so as it will not affect the height of the car in anyway since in normal state nothing is in contact with the bumpstop anyway. He also say the noise is coming from the springs and it's caused by the springs rubbing the mount when you turn. There are already rubber tubing at the end of the spring coil and seems like there is no solution he says... Suggestions ? Anyone? the noise is really bugging me and do i have to change my struts to make this noise disappear? Thx in advance.

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Purerice Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newmarket, ON Posts: 353 Alex iTrader: 2 / 100%	i got my prokit installed on my SI and they seem great. i have a rubbing when taking onramps hard, but thats just bottoming out. i don't know where u can get that check or fixed. there has to be someone with that problem. maybe the stopper is doing something to make that noise. good luck with that.

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meowiejuie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks everyone, i think just brought the HFP kit... I will take the prokit off the car shortly. Anyway who may be interested on the prokit can send me a PM

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Posts: 10,176 iTrader: 12 / 100%	sounds like faulty installation. or just settling. maybe the springs weren on the correct sides. they are designated right and left.

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pkkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,335 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Spray and Pray ftw! Good luck with your HFP let us know how you like them!