Is this a good idea?

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 01:46 PM

I have this friend (not me) who went back to his stock suspension after having Tein Basics in his car for only two days (not me). Anyway, when I...I mean...he went back to stock and he drove his car around, he says (not me) that he hears minor noises coming from his front suspension whenever he goes over bumps. The sounds aren't too scary sounding, but he claims they are there. They are only happening to my...I mean...his stock suspension after he and a couple of friends installed it in his garage. Ppl say it may be the sound of the springs settling in. It may be the case but who knows. This is the first time that he has ever experienced this. He had no problems before this.

Now, can my friend (not me) go back to Honda and act like the problem just came out of the blue? Can I...uh...he say that he hears something and doesn't really know what it is? Is it possible for me...I mean...him to lie in order to still be under warrany when it comes to the suspension?

Once again, let me reiterate, I'm asking for a friend.

HTX · 01-24-2008, 01:51 PM

i'd say he(wink, wink) might have a chance but they may take notice to some parts being recently wrenched on like slightly worn nuts and bolts and and fingerprints. I dunno something to consider.

***Phalanx*** · 01-24-2008, 01:52 PM

I think your friend can certainly give it a shot. If they say 'no, the suspension has been tampered with' then you can either fight it or just live with it.

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HTX

i'd say he(wink, wink) might have a chance but they may take notice to some parts being recently wrenched on like slightly was nuts and bolds and and fingerprints. I dunno something to consider.

I didn't get the last part...I need to explain this to him well you know

HTX · 01-24-2008, 02:01 PM

lol typo's edited, makes sense now

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HTX

lol typo's edited, makes sense now

Fingerprints huh?

Rep'd cuz I didn't think of that!

***GETxERxDONE*** · 01-24-2008, 02:16 PM

yeah i dont see a problem with it. but i was also thinking about them seeing that has been tampered with. but then again..i kinda doubt the mechanic will care since hes still getting paid.

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 02:22 PM

I could just deny, deny, deny right?

***darna*** · 01-24-2008, 02:39 PM

does that mean you... i mean your friend is gonna sell the basics for $500 pickup in socal?

its not for me... for my friend.

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by darna

does that mean you... i mean your friend is gonna sell the basics for $500 pickup in socal?

I have a thread if you wanna look at it. Are you interested?

***GETxERxDONE*** · 01-24-2008, 02:47 PM

you could deny..i mean they do use sockets at the factory, you didnt put major gouges did u? or hell..just cover it with grease lol

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 02:52 PM

My friend works at Honda, I'll run it by him first before I take my car in

***GETxERxDONE*** · 01-24-2008, 03:00 PM

so wait..is this your same friend thats having the problems? lol

MRK20 · 01-24-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

so wait..is this your same friend thats having the problems? lol

Oh no! See...what happened was...

...uh...the Civic is making noises...and...?? Wait...look over there!

rbsjnh · 01-24-2008, 03:04 PM

before I did anything I would look at the suspension very closely, I would assume that your friend may have been it back together slightly wrong, the springs really need to be in a specific position, and the caps must be as well...I was, I mean my friend had this exact situation happen to him, in the end, he took it back apart, reset the top caps and everything was perfect...

rbsjnh · 01-24-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MRK20

Oh no! See...what happened was...

...uh...the Civic is making noises...and...?? Wait...look over there!

lmao

01-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is this a good idea? I have this friend (not me) who went back to his stock suspension after having Tein Basics in his car for only two days (not me). Anyway, when I...I mean...he went back to stock and he drove his car around, he says (not me) that he hears minor noises coming from his front suspension whenever he goes over bumps. The sounds aren't too scary sounding, but he claims they are there. They are only happening to my...I mean...his stock suspension after he and a couple of friends installed it in his garage. Ppl say it may be the sound of the springs settling in. It may be the case but who knows. This is the first time that he has ever experienced this. He had no problems before this. Now, can my friend (not me) go back to Honda and act like the problem just came out of the blue? Can I...uh...he say that he hears something and doesn't really know what it is? Is it possible for me...I mean...him to lie in order to still be under warrany when it comes to the suspension? Once again, let me reiterate, I'm asking for a friend. Last edited by MRK20; 01-24-2008 at 01:56 PM.

01-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
HTX Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,366 iTrader: 3 / 100%	i'd say he(wink, wink) might have a chance but they may take notice to some parts being recently wrenched on like slightly worn nuts and bolts and and fingerprints. I dunno something to consider. Last edited by jasonandre; 01-25-2008 at 10:49 AM.

01-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Phalanx* Dont get eaten!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 25 Posts: 12,251 Ski-Free Monster iTrader: 36 / 100%	I think your friend can certainly give it a shot. If they say 'no, the suspension has been tampered with' then you can either fight it or just live with it. __________________ "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade."

01-24-2008, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 8,033 Nick iTrader: 3 / 100%	yeah i dont see a problem with it. but i was also thinking about them seeing that has been tampered with. but then again..i kinda doubt the mechanic will care since hes still getting paid. __________________ DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal

01-24-2008, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
*darna* WooooHooooo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Disneyland Age: 34 Posts: 4,378 Christian iTrader: 7 / 100%	does that mean you... i mean your friend is gonna sell the basics for $500 pickup in socal? its not for me... for my friend. __________________ *The last time I was inside a woman was when I went to the Statue of Liberty*

01-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
HTX Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,366 iTrader: 3 / 100%	lol typo's edited, makes sense now

01-24-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I could just deny, deny, deny right?

01-24-2008, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 8,033 Nick iTrader: 3 / 100%	you could deny..i mean they do use sockets at the factory, you didnt put major gouges did u? or hell..just cover it with grease lol __________________ DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal

01-24-2008, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
MRK20 Senior Member Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 21 Posts: 2,373 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My friend works at Honda, I'll run it by him first before I take my car in

01-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 8,033 Nick iTrader: 3 / 100%	so wait..is this your same friend thats having the problems? lol __________________ DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal

01-24-2008, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
rbsjnh Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in yo mama Posts: 1,550 WARNING: Honda Zealot iTrader: 0 / 0%	before I did anything I would look at the suspension very closely, I would assume that your friend may have been it back together slightly wrong, the springs really need to be in a specific position, and the caps must be as well...I was, I mean my friend had this exact situation happen to him, in the end, he took it back apart, reset the top caps and everything was perfect...

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