09-27-2017, 01:06 PM | #1 |
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Hi all. I want to ask everyone who has Ohlins R/T who noticed the sounds at a low speed?I have a knock at a low speed, it appeared right after installation the next day when I drove out of the garage.We rechecked everything that was only possible, I even changed the top mounts under the guarantee, but all is useless.Bmw service said that it is knocking the front shock absorbers and that they have a backlash.I am very disappointed, I will shoot them and put back my own suspension.
P.s The installation is 100% correct, and everything was done according to the instructions.This is specific kit for bmw m2 |
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No, never had any issues with noise on the Ohlins and we have been selling and installing Ohlins for 7-8 year now.
Most of the noise issue can be traced to a nut or bolt not properly torque to specs. There is always the possibility of a defective damper, but your local Ohlins dealer or distributor should be able to warranty it for you. |
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Could be spring bind
If you hear a popping sound when you are driving slow and go over a speed bump or over a big depression, the springs may be binding and releasing causing a popping sound. I have this issue and will install swift thrust plates to try and deal with it. Let us know if you find the cause of your issue.
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I didn't have good luck with swift thrust plates and used http://www.energysuspension.com/univ...isolators.html
worked better, but it's thick so I couldn't use it on the bottom of the spring or it will be out of the seat.
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After reading up more and some youtube video searches about noisy coilovers I went over the passenger side of the suspension and found the issue. It was a loose top lock nut. All better now and drives awesome through the canyons! Just needs a few minor adjustments to the ride hight now.
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Glad to hear that it was just a loose nut...double entendre, ha....anyhow, I am lovin mine...still playing with different settings, was running 10 clicks for awhile, now going all the way soft at 17....5 clicks is absolutely race track mode....10 is canyons/ irregular surfaces 'spirited' driving...I'm thinking 17 is the setting for road trips with my wife.....just love being able to adjust it so easily!!!
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Thrust sheets from Swift are available for those with noise concerns that aren't related to the camber plates, top nuts or sway bar end links but rather the springs against the perches.
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Clicking is typically a strut mount bearing or sway bar endlink. We have even seen low mileage strut mounts fail because of the use of the plastic bearing races. The endlinks can also be at their maximum articulation with a lowered vehicle. |
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