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Old 11-22-2008, 09:10 AM
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After I dropped my car I believe my Rack and Pinion is making a sound when I turn the steering wheel either direction. Is there a bump steer to level out the rack when you lower the car? Assuming that is the problem?
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Originally Posted by Fxdup5' post='728517' date='Nov 22 2008, 10:10 AM
After I dropped my car I believe my Rack and Pinion is making a sound when I turn the steering wheel either direction. Is there a bump steer to level out the rack when you lower the car? Assuming that is the problem?
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mioght be a rack prob. the dealers replaced my rack and ping noise went away. it sounded more like a click
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Thanks for the reply. My concern is even if the change the parts and make it go away, will it come back cause of my drop? I dont want my drop to ruin the car???
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Originally Posted by Fxdup5' post='728517' date='Nov 22 2008, 01:10 PM
After I dropped my car I believe my Rack and Pinion is making a sound when I turn the steering wheel either direction. Is there a bump steer to level out the rack when you lower the car? Assuming that is the problem?
What kinda drop..just springs..shocks and springs?..are they coilovers?
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Originally Posted by baje1' post='735145' date='Nov 30 2008, 05:45 PM
What kinda drop..just springs..shocks and springs?..are they coilovers?

Eibach Sportline with Factory shocks.
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Originally Posted by Fxdup5' post='735923' date='Dec 2 2008, 12:38 PM
Eibach Sportline with Factory shocks.
I have those too...I have not put them in yet though. Hopefully this does not happen to me. Let us know what happens though. Thanks.
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