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Offline sveed1.8T

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Eibach springs question
« on: 24 July 2012, 18:07 »
In january this year, I had fitted:

-30mm Eibach springs
-Bilstein B4 shocks
-New wishbones (with new ball joints)
-New top mounts (albeit not expensive ones)
-Skoda VRS rear beam bushes

Whilst out driving today, I couldn't help but notice the prominent creaking from my front springs (drivers side in particular)! :sad: Also, I noticed when parking up, when I turned slowly left, the steering was creaking like a biatch! :undecided: I don't think my car is liking all this hot weather!!

I had a search to see what could be causing the noise, but I don't get it, because most of the parts were newly fitted 6months ago! :undecided:
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Offline richw911

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #1 on: 24 July 2012, 18:27 »
Genuine items?
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Offline EsSeX dAn

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #2 on: 24 July 2012, 19:06 »
possibly the top mounts, also possibly the track rod end bushes.
how does it ride with the new springs? ive just got a set for mine. ill be puttin them on once my impact driver wrench thing shows up
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Offline sveed1.8T

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #3 on: 25 July 2012, 12:48 »
Quote from: richw911 on 24 July 2012, 18:27
Genuine items?
The top mounts weren't and the ball joints were from ECP, but everything else is genuine!
Quote from: EsSeX dAn on 24 July 2012, 19:06
possibly the top mounts, also possibly the track rod end bushes.
how does it ride with the new springs? ive just got a set for mine. ill be puttin them on once my impact driver wrench thing shows up
Track rod ends seem like a plausible explanation for the noise when turning, do I think I'll replace them in order to rule it out! :smiley:

Minus the creaking, the ride is really nice! :grin: Can chuck it into corners better without the immense body roll from the standard set up!
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Offline EsSeX dAn

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #4 on: 25 July 2012, 18:33 »
sweet. track rod ends are easy enough to change as well. the hardest bit i generally find is undoing the big nut at the end. blow torch works nice
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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #5 on: 26 July 2012, 14:49 »
any update on this?
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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #6 on: 26 July 2012, 16:25 »
Quote from: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:49
any update on this?
Not this quickly! :laugh: I'm working all hours because of these Olympics, n so I'm struggling for free time! :lipsrsealed:
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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #7 on: 26 July 2012, 17:02 »
Quote from: sveed1.8T on 26 July 2012, 16:25
Quote from: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:49
any update on this?
Not this quickly! :laugh: I'm working all hours because of these Olympics, n so I'm struggling for free time! :lipsrsealed:

G4S ??   :grin:
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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #8 on: 26 July 2012, 17:37 »
Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 26 July 2012, 17:02
Quote from: sveed1.8T on 26 July 2012, 16:25
Quote from: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:49
any update on this?
Not this quickly! :laugh: I'm working all hours because of these Olympics, n so I'm struggling for free time! :lipsrsealed:

G4S ??   :grin:
Or the army hahaha
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Offline sveed1.8T

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Re: Eibach springs question
« Reply #9 on: 26 July 2012, 18:08 »
Quote from: Dalo Harkin on 26 July 2012, 17:02
Quote from: sveed1.8T on 26 July 2012, 16:25
Quote from: Xtrhardcore on 26 July 2012, 14:49
any update on this?
Not this quickly! :laugh: I'm working all hours because of these Olympics, n so I'm struggling for free time! :lipsrsealed:

G4S ??   :grin:
Now I am offended!! :grin:
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