So I have just under 5000 miles on these OEM pads including 4 track days. The first couple track outings I wasn't really aggressive but I'm getting quicker. I've never felt any fade so I haven't been pushing it to the limit. Do you think I have another track day of moderate abuse left in...
I removed mine because of the same kind of noise. It might have been that I didn't install it correctly. I think it's because the cup was preventing the teeth on the subframe bushing from being torqued to the chassis so it would move just enough to creak on acceleration. I haven't heard of...
It could be the strut mounts since you are lowered. I had a popping noise that developed after lowering so I fixed it with Steeda strut mounts. Maybe a loose sway bar endlink. The endlink nuts need to be really tight or they'll pop.
I've apparently been living in a cave because I just discovered this part. I've been driving for 4k miles without the spring since 2015. Ordered.
... a cave I tells ya.
This. If you want your car to look good and have a great ride then you might as well spend the money and get the Steeda non-adjustable proaction dampers as well as the Steeda shock mounts. I can't stress the shock mounts enough. They really help with ride quality.
Also, try not to lower...
BMR front handling springs SP084B. They are the 300 lb springs that drop 1.2 inches. I got the updated ones since they aren't as much of a drop. These are good for someone who wants more of a raked look with plenty of support. They work great with either the rear handling or drag springs. I...
That's a good idea. That spring rate would be low enough to not have to change struts I would think. I saw the minimum drop springs in person and they look great. Perfect for a daily driver.
I have the 250lb fronts and the 800lb drag rear springs with gt350 struts and steeda pro-action shocks. Although I haven't had a track day yet they are comfortable for me on the street and my shock/strut combination is perfect with them. I pushed the car hard in a big parking lot and the turn...
They are the only one's that I know of. I just installed them and I can tell you they aren't $200 just because they are the only ones. They are very high quality being machined billet aluminum with the Teflon lined bearing. Very strong and they helped smooth out bumps.
You could also try just re-bedding them without even taking them off. Although I haven't had any noise on my 15 PP, I did get squealing a couple times on my 05 with Hawk street pads that had plenty of life left. I just bed them in again and it helped a lot. It's at least worth a quick try...
These are excellent camber plates. Steering feels smoother and they got rid of the popping when turning the wheel at slow speeds after lowering caused by the factory strut mounts.
I triple checked the axle nuts. I got the inner camber bolts as tight as I could with an 18mm wrench in that tight space. This is making me sick. I'm really close to taking it to the dealer. If it's not a part that I put on it should be covered under warranty. Only 2600 miles on the car.
I'm in gear. The sound happens right when I let off the clutch and move forward. It can also happen during cornering but not as loud or as many creaks.
I can try tightening the axle nuts again.