Justin Whitehouse
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No not as a result of lowering but never had a car that dropped this much water!
No not as a result of lowering but never had a car that dropped this much water!
I think I have found the reason for the knocking. The plastic casing on the front springs was taken off before they were fitted. They said the originals didn’t have it so they thought it should come off. Have the wheels professionally aligned this morning and they told me this had been done. Booked in for Monday to get this sorted.
I think I have found the reason for the knocking. The plastic casing on the front springs was taken off before they were fitted. They said the originals didn’t have it so they thought it should come off. Have the wheels professionally aligned this morning and they told me this had been done. Booked in for Monday to get this sorted.
Car fitted without spring sleeve was noisy as hell when turning the wheel at low speed/standstill
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Sleeve fitted to spring and car is quiet
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Why not.Would have to disagree, the sleeve is there as a pre-caution, majority of the lowering springs out there H&R, VWR, 034 etc etc, none of them come with sleeves and not necessarily make any noise at lower speed/standing still when turning, the sleeves are there to eliminate possible VERTICAL movement creaking, it just has nothing to do with turning, and certainly won't be noisy as hell without. There's a simple logical explanation for the clicking/creaking noise at low speed turning which I'll post once I have confirmation after the bearing comes in... Not trying to be a smart a$$, but there's a reason why I can't post now...
Would have to disagree, the sleeve is there as a pre-caution, majority of the lowering springs out there H&R, VWR, 034 etc etc, none of them come with sleeves and not necessarily make any noise at lower speed/standing still when turning, the sleeves are there to eliminate possible VERTICAL movement creaking, it just has nothing to do with turning, and certainly won't be noisy as hell without. There's a simple logical explanation for the clicking/creaking noise at low speed turning which I'll post once I have confirmation after the bearing comes in... Not trying to be a smart a$$, but there's a reason why I can't post now...
Maybe you aren’t trying to be a smart ****.....am not bothered.
However I have first hand experience of the RS3 with these pro springs fitted without the sleeve and it does indeed make noise when turning the wheel.
At low speed and indeed at a standstill.
As soon as the sleeve is fitted the springs make no noise.
Even some MSS now come with the sleeve
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Not really sure if we’re talking about the same noise, and honestly, that’s really not what these sleeve are for, mine has the sleeve and it’s still making the creaking at low speed turns... but as long as it works for you![]()
I understand what you are saying about the vertical issue and why the sleeve is there, all I’m saying is in my experience when these sleeves are left off the RS3 eibach pros the noise from the steering at low speed and indeed at a standstill is terrible, it can be heard inside the car and when you turn the wheel with your fingers touching the spring, you can ‘feel’ the noise through the spring coil your fingers are touching........
I totally get what you’re saying too, and I know it’s your experience and understanding, but the sleeve might not have been the cause of your noise neither is my supposedly fix, low speed turning noise could be the top nut not tighten to spec giving the bearing and spring some play and the noise.. So, it might have been when you install the sleeve you also tighten it enough to eliminate the play but not cause of the sleeve... Just my 2 cents...
Top nut torqued up both times.
Second time only difference was the plastic sleeve, noise stopped.
There is no play in the spring or top bearing once the strut is reassembled properly.
There’s a purpose for each component, all I’m saying is the sleeve is for vertical movement creaking, there’s just no mechanical connection for these sleeve to have been able to elminate any turning noise... just saying... bottom line, you’re all set, that’s what it counts right? Am really not trying to stir up or argue on anything, I’ll just stop here hehe
Looks much better!Emmanuele Springs fitted earlier today
Looks much better!
Looks spot on!
That sounds like the wheels are out of balance.Does anyone have any experience with vibrations after lowering and mounting spacers 10mm each side? I mounted a H&R set with H&R spacers but when doing 150km/h the car vibrates.
That sounds like the wheels are out of balance.
Car fitted without spring sleeve was noisy as hell when turning the wheel at low speed/standstill
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Sleeve fitted to spring and car is quiet
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