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]

I don't think you guys understand a coil and sleeve setup. The spring and sleeve are NOT tall enough to be compressed on the strut. This was the same for my Ground Control setup. With the car on the ground you can still turn the spring on the strut. The spring doesn't sit in a perch like a standard spring.


OP - get rid of the cheap coils. Your problem will go away.

[mk7celica]

I don't think you guys understand a coil and sleeve setup. The spring and sleeve are NOT tall enough to be compressed on the strut. This was the same for my Ground Control setup. With the car on the ground you can still turn the spring on the strut. The spring doesn't sit in a perch like a standard spring.


OP - get rid of the cheap coils. Your problem will go away.

I €bought the same coilovers and had every problem you had. 95celicast explained it right The cheap coil overs did not fit right I paid 50 dollars I should have just thrown the money in the trash cause thats where the coil over are now. I had to buy new name brand springs and the difference was mind blowing.
I learned from my mistakes I will never buy cheap ebay parts again.