Just lowered, having problems Options

[Snodalo]

Hey everyone,

I just lowered my 94 GT HB, put some super cheap coilover springs. A couple problems I am having.

1. When I drive over a bump, it makes a loud slamming noise (I am NOT bottoming out). When my friend installed for me, I think he ripped out the bump stops, could this be the problem?

2. When I turn the wheel all the way to one side it will make a spring popping noise, same thing when I turn it back the opposite directions. I am guessing this problem will be fixed once I get allignment fixed.

I do not think these problems are coming from the springs, as I know a couple other people who have these same springs and are not having these issues at all. A bouncy ride is fine with me, but a minor bump or pot hole sounds like a cherry bomb has gone off under the hood.

FYI I do not know much about cars, just basics, so any input would be much appreciated.

thanks =P

This post has been edited by Snodalo: May 7, 2009 - 1:21 AM

[95CelicaST]

the coil is popping when you turn because the cheap coil & threaded sleeve isn't compressed on the strut. The coil is binding, and then popping as it spins. Very dangerous. My suggestion to you is invest $500 into a set of KYB struts and TEIN S-tech springs. Then you can thank us for getting you off of eBay special coilovers.