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I recently just started getting a "rc" car noise in reverse and in low gears a clunk sound especially when I press on the accelerator. Is it the transmission or something else?
I also changed my entire suspension system. changed struts/shocks to the SR performance, bmr upper and lower rear control arms, front control arms with lower ball joints and new tie rods/ends. I am hearing now more noise then if I left my previous stock shocks in place. do you think it is something loose/or not greased up enough?
Is the car lowered? That might cause rear end noise if the pinion angle is off. All of these performance suspension pieces might transmit more noise to the cabin with their stiffer bushing materials.
the car is not lowered. the sound is almost like something is loose. with all the new components the ride isn't better than stock right now so still work in progress
anyone have a clue about steering wheel at 70 mph? I have all wheels balanced and aligned do you think the spacers could do it or possible bearings?
What're you talking about 70 mph? Steering shake? Check to make sure everything's tightened down to spec. If you're hearing noise like something's loose, that's the first thing I'd check. Couple other ideas:
Check ball joints, tie rods, and wheel bearings for play.
You could have a bent rim.
You have aftermarket wheels? There's a retainer clip on one of the wheel studs from the factory that helps hold the brake disc in place. Not all aftermarket wheels have recesses cut out on the backside to leave room for it. If that's the case, the wheel won't sit flush on the hub.
You have BMR front control arms? Give Kelly @ BMR a call. They had an issue years ago with their ball joint supplier, and they since went to a much better one. But maybe yours (if you have them) are from that same lot that I had. I called Kelly and he fixed me up with the new ones.
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