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Old 05-04-2011, 07:49 AM
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I just installed the H&R Springs along with the Koni Yellow Sport Shocks. Going from the Base Suspension to this was a little hesitant on the quality of ride but let me tell you
I AM LOVING IT !

Its SUPERB !

But like the title says, I now have a clunking sound over bumps, I am wondering what this is all about ????

I also changed my SwayBars -- Now, I notice the sound from the front and not from the rear.

Can someexpert please chime in .
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It might be your sunroof.
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
It might be your sunroof.
Jokes are good but please not at this time.
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Could be the swaybar endlinks..mine do it also Could be the pad the spring sits on. I havent sourced out a durable end link yet
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Originally Posted by TheRacerBoss
Jokes are good but please not at this time.
I don't think he was joking, I have clunks that are sometimes the sunroof if the shade is open. Are they really cloud clunks? what size are your tires, are you maybe rubbing at all?
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Originally Posted by tex_phil
I don't think he was joking, I have clunks that are sometimes the sunroof if the shade is open. Are they really cloud clunks? what size are your tires, are you maybe rubbing at all?
No, I am not rubbing at all. And yes, my ears can tell if the noise is coming from the ROOF or from the wheel upahead. I am sure its the wheels.

My tire sizes are
Front 245/40/19
Rear 275/35/19

A rubbing sound is rub rub but this is like its beating an empty tin container.
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How much of a drop was your car with that setup, got any pics?
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I had this problem when the dealer installed my setup, which is basically the same as yours. What ended up happening was the tech installed the parts in the wrong order and therefore the shocks were actually pushing through and hitting the bottom of the rear deck. It actually cracked the rear deck and the dealer had to replace that for me as well. I suspect that this is what might have happened to you.
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Originally Posted by cleung
I had this problem when the dealer installed my setup, which is basically the same as yours. What ended up happening was the tech installed the parts in the wrong order and therefore the shocks were actually pushing through and hitting the bottom of the rear deck. It actually cracked the rear deck and the dealer had to replace that for me as well. I suspect that this is what might have happened to you.
Rear Deck ??

Can you please explain in detail.
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