something I noticed about the D2 coilovers
02-23-2005, 10:49 PM
#161
i didnt notice the squeaks so much in the front till i put my stock rears back on,,,,the fronts dont knock,, but they squeek like **** over the bumps...btw, if d2 is claiming some sort of oil problem,, how would that write-up help? or is d2 just blowing smoke?
this has been the worst purchase of my life....
this has been the worst purchase of my life....
02-24-2005, 08:03 AM
#163
Mine have been making more noise when it was cold out its still cold out but not as cold but I still have a substantial amount of noise coming from the front coilovers... Im going to record some of the sounds coming from the coilovers this weekend with my brothers MP3 player hopefully UrbanImports replies to my emails soon cause its been a week since I sent them an email about it....
03-09-2005, 05:59 PM
#167
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OK. I finally got all my shocks in and had a warm day last weekend to work on the car. Took about 2 1/2 hours to swap everything out. The ride is 300% better than it has been for the last 3 months because of the blown struts. Way smooth.
Bad thing.... still getting some squeeking and a slight clunking here and there. The really bad noises are gone, but I still get squeeks from the fronts and I say I am 90% sure it IS the pillow mounts. Mike, if you are watching this thread, how much would it run to get a new set of mounts? I will pay for them up front and if they prove to be the problem then I will send them to you to RMA with D2.
The ride is much better now and for that I am really thankful. We will see if they last though. They already feel better than the first set, even from initial installation.
Bad thing.... still getting some squeeking and a slight clunking here and there. The really bad noises are gone, but I still get squeeks from the fronts and I say I am 90% sure it IS the pillow mounts. Mike, if you are watching this thread, how much would it run to get a new set of mounts? I will pay for them up front and if they prove to be the problem then I will send them to you to RMA with D2.
The ride is much better now and for that I am really thankful. We will see if they last though. They already feel better than the first set, even from initial installation.
03-09-2005, 10:36 PM
#169
I didnt get the recordings I wanted but UrbanImports answered my emails and I just got the replacement struts today hopefully I can get them in this weekend but we'll see....right now Im just happy I got some replacements lets just hope this solves the problem cause when I do take out the car for a drive I always have people be like "what the hell is that noise!?!?"
03-10-2005, 06:53 AM
#170
After reading this thread over and over again, problem seems to be the pillow mount. I bought mine over 9 months ago and I haven't installed them yet. I'm not sure I'm going to unless I can get a hold of new pillow mounts from Urban. Wonder if Mike would swap me new pillow mounts.....
03-10-2005, 09:09 AM
#171
Originally Posted by doublea
Does anyone has installed the Energy suspension coil insulator ? Any heads up ?
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03-23-2005, 08:08 PM
#172
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Here's my latest in the D2 saga:
Called Urban Import a little over a month ago, got on the list for 1 replacement rear shock that would supposedly appear on my doorstep in 2-3 weeks. Four weeks go by so I call back. Seems they basically forgot about me so they sent me out one that day - it arrived 2 days later. Opening the box I found two rear shocks so I replaced both of my rears even though only one seemed bad. Put it all back together and my BIG noise from the rear is gone. Remaining are the random nasty noises coming from the front. The rear is overall very good. I will call Urban Import back tomorrow and talk to them about this and see what they recommend. I super tightened EVERYTHING - EVERY bolt that touches the D2s and it doesn't help. I made custom gaskets that go between the car at the top mount and that didn't seem to do much of anything.
Why do I keep feeling like I am throwing "good time" at "bad money?"
Called Urban Import a little over a month ago, got on the list for 1 replacement rear shock that would supposedly appear on my doorstep in 2-3 weeks. Four weeks go by so I call back. Seems they basically forgot about me so they sent me out one that day - it arrived 2 days later. Opening the box I found two rear shocks so I replaced both of my rears even though only one seemed bad. Put it all back together and my BIG noise from the rear is gone. Remaining are the random nasty noises coming from the front. The rear is overall very good. I will call Urban Import back tomorrow and talk to them about this and see what they recommend. I super tightened EVERYTHING - EVERY bolt that touches the D2s and it doesn't help. I made custom gaskets that go between the car at the top mount and that didn't seem to do much of anything.
Why do I keep feeling like I am throwing "good time" at "bad money?"
03-23-2005, 08:38 PM
#173
Originally Posted by foodmanry
I have them in my garage. Haven't had the time to put them on yet. HOpefully I can get to it this weekend. I will post feedback if I do.
03-24-2005, 05:30 AM
#174
Before I go on and install the D2, I kept hearing thing about the pillow mount, excuse my ignorance but I'm not an expert in suspension, so does the pillow mount is the top part of the shock or is it a part of the strut tower ?
I know installing coilover will get me some bling bling, but I would like to take all the precaution before and I wanna keep the ride noiseless as possible.
Thanks for helping.
I know installing coilover will get me some bling bling, but I would like to take all the precaution before and I wanna keep the ride noiseless as possible.
Thanks for helping.
03-24-2005, 07:20 AM
#175
Originally Posted by Ammi
hurry up and put those on and let us know if those helped
03-24-2005, 07:50 AM
#176
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I replaced all four (4) of mine that I got in from UrbanImports. The ride is 200 times better now. Jeesh, my shocks were gone from day 1 I think. The bad noises are gone, the clunking crackign, etc. The front still creeks when I first start off.
The front shocks were so bad that when I took them out and puched them down, they just stayed there; no return. The pillow ***** are def. on my list. I think they are 100% the cause of the noisy creeking we get on the front. Like I said, I only get it when I first start off in the morning or at night after work. After that I usually dont hear them.
The ride is much more likable now, I am def. way more happy with the ride now than the last 6 months.
The front shocks were so bad that when I took them out and puched them down, they just stayed there; no return. The pillow ***** are def. on my list. I think they are 100% the cause of the noisy creeking we get on the front. Like I said, I only get it when I first start off in the morning or at night after work. After that I usually dont hear them.
The ride is much more likable now, I am def. way more happy with the ride now than the last 6 months.
03-24-2005, 07:54 AM
#177
Originally Posted by dblrr900
I replaced all four (4) of mine that I got in from UrbanImports. The ride is 200 times better now. Jeesh, my shocks were gone from day 1 I think. The bad noises are gone, the clunking crackign, etc. The front still creeks when I first start off.
The front shocks were so bad that when I took them out and puched them down, they just stayed there; no return. The pillow ***** are def. on my list. I think they are 100% the cause of the noisy creeking we get on the front. Like I said, I only get it when I first start off in the morning or at night after work. After that I usually dont hear them.
The ride is much more likable now, I am def. way more happy with the ride now than the last 6 months.
The front shocks were so bad that when I took them out and puched them down, they just stayed there; no return. The pillow ***** are def. on my list. I think they are 100% the cause of the noisy creeking we get on the front. Like I said, I only get it when I first start off in the morning or at night after work. After that I usually dont hear them.
The ride is much more likable now, I am def. way more happy with the ride now than the last 6 months.
03-27-2005, 08:51 PM
#180
ok so I got my replacement shocks from Urban Imports now how do I take the old ones off?? I tried taking the nuts off of the top of the coilove ( the nuts that you can see from the top when on the car) but I couldnt take them off. The whole shock would twist as I turned the rachet. Am I going to need air tools for this??
03-27-2005, 10:42 PM
#181
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Originally Posted by Greeneyes
ok so I got my replacement shocks from Urban Imports now how do I take the old ones off?? I tried taking the nuts off of the top of the coilove ( the nuts that you can see from the top when on the car) but I couldnt take them off. The whole shock would twist as I turned the rachet. Am I going to need air tools for this??
04-07-2005, 10:21 AM
#185
i have had mine installed for about a month .. so far im somewhat happy .. my front left does clank but it not that bad and it doesnt do it all the time .. im getting an alingment today so that should iron out my alingment. other than the occasional clanking im happy with them .. and its not cause the shock is blown .. they are all fine. ride is great. better than sprint kyb/agx.
04-07-2005, 04:41 PM
#188
Originally Posted by Ammi
hey foodmanry, how did those ES spring isolators work out for ya? Want to sell me the leftovers?
04-07-2005, 06:02 PM
#189
Originally Posted by SmackDown85
Why would you not buy Teins?
some ppl have small problems with the d2's, but for the price your getting what you pay for.
04-12-2005, 01:22 PM
#192
Before I go ahead and install the D2, I though of inspecting it and see if I can find some weak link, I think I narrow down few area that need special attention:
1- The bottom part of the rear coilover has no rubber between the spring and the shock base ( spring perch ), to me it is obvious that this might be ideal for squeaking. I'm thinking of making a plate that will seat on the bottom shock base and also make some sort of rubber gasket to avoid metal on metal.
2- The top part of the front coilover ( pillow ball ) there is 2 plates on top of each other, even if they look very tight that might be a place where micro squeaking can occur, I might make a gasket and put it between the 2 plates. The pillow ball also look like an area where squeaking can occur... Can this part be lubricate to avoid the possible noise ?
3-The rubber that are supplied look really flimsy, I might make my own using very sturdy material.
Yesterday I've check to see if I may have a defective coilover, there all smooth but what to look for when one is focked up ?
Any thoughs will be appreciate.
Thanks
AA
1- The bottom part of the rear coilover has no rubber between the spring and the shock base ( spring perch ), to me it is obvious that this might be ideal for squeaking. I'm thinking of making a plate that will seat on the bottom shock base and also make some sort of rubber gasket to avoid metal on metal.
2- The top part of the front coilover ( pillow ball ) there is 2 plates on top of each other, even if they look very tight that might be a place where micro squeaking can occur, I might make a gasket and put it between the 2 plates. The pillow ball also look like an area where squeaking can occur... Can this part be lubricate to avoid the possible noise ?
3-The rubber that are supplied look really flimsy, I might make my own using very sturdy material.
Yesterday I've check to see if I may have a defective coilover, there all smooth but what to look for when one is focked up ?
Any thoughs will be appreciate.
Thanks
AA
10-10-2005, 08:03 PM
#194
The coil spring isolators I bought from SummitRacing made by energy suspension seem to work so far. I've had them in for about 3 weeks and no more creaking noise I had before. I haven't inspected them yet for tearing, but plan to within the next few weeks. I'll keep you guys posted on that.
10-11-2005, 08:57 AM
#195
sounds good, keep us updated.
I just ended up having a company overseas make them to my specifications. A few socal members have been testing them right now along with myself, 3 A32's and 1 A33. Affectionately known as Boss Chen coilovers
I just ended up having a company overseas make them to my specifications. A few socal members have been testing them right now along with myself, 3 A32's and 1 A33. Affectionately known as Boss Chen coilovers
10-11-2005, 09:18 AM
#196
Originally Posted by Larrio
sounds good, keep us updated.
I just ended up having a company overseas make them to my specifications. A few socal members have been testing them right now along with myself, 3 A32's and 1 A33. Affectionately known as Boss Chen coilovers
I just ended up having a company overseas make them to my specifications. A few socal members have been testing them right now along with myself, 3 A32's and 1 A33. Affectionately known as Boss Chen coilovers
10-11-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
The Boss Chen coilover systems is a whole new setup. They eliminate all the flaws that the crappy coilovers have like D2's and KSports.
Can you tell a little more???? what are the big differences??? any pics?? what is the price range??
12-01-2005, 04:27 PM
#199
sorry to bring back an old thread guys but ive been searching around w/out any luck. Has its been determined that these clicking problems are specific to the 4th and/or 5th gen and has D2 since corrected these problems. thanks for any help
12-01-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NCSU_MAX
sorry to bring back an old thread guys but ive been searching around w/out any luck. Has its been determined that these clicking problems are specific to the 4th and/or 5th gen and has D2 since corrected these problems. thanks for any help
On MY car it is the lower mount, the alan scews back out and cause it to make noises. I can tighten them and it will be back in a week. The one solution to the problem is to redesign the lower mount, I think they should do away with the alan screws and put in through bolts/nuts that can be torqued down and will not loosen...