Lowered my Celica, UPDATE* More Pics Options

[jordisonjr]

Alright so I recently Lowered my celica on Tein springs. It looks great and everything, Im really happy with the ride and everything, but there's just one problem. When the car is stopped or moving very slowly when i turn the wheel I hear a clunking sound, almost like what a ball joint would sound like.

The sound only comes when Im moving very slowly or stopped and crank the wheels pretty hard.
I looked at it with a few buddies and we saw that when you turn the wheel the strut and spring both turn as well. Now I don't know a whole lot about cars and this is the first one i have lowered, but should the spring be moving as well? or did I do something wrong?

I did my research before lowering it and even followed the instructions on the stickies, and I've never come across someone with this issue, and yes I did use the search button and found nothing.

Someone please help me out cause I don't know what i did wrong.




And Of course, here are some before and after pictures, and I'll post them once the springs settle as well.

BEFORE:



AFTER:


I think it looks waaaay better, and it rides great, all I need is some 18's and I'll be set

UPDATE: Got some new pcs I took quick with my point and shoot, Should have some legit photos once my rims come in which i order last week.









This post has been edited by jordisonjr: May 17, 2010 - 4:53 PM

[garin]

it does look good! 18 are too big. get 16's, or at the biggest 17's.

[mgnt232]

yeah I have 17's and the tires are pretty lowpro (not the lowest) but cranked all the way I have about a 1/2" clearance on both sides. I wouldnt recommend 18'S

[ajmorris1977]

yeah I have 17's and the tires are pretty lowpro (not the lowest) but cranked all the way I have about a 1/2" clearance on both sides. I wouldnt recommend 18'S

i have 18's and they don't rub at all, and in answer to your question i have the same noise (the clunking) when i have it in the air whenever i put it back down it makes that noise until the springs settle, it goes away and i don't worry about it...nice looking Celi though, keep up the good work.

[95CelicaST]

yeah I have 17's and the tires are pretty lowpro (not the lowest) but cranked all the way I have about a 1/2" clearance on both sides. I wouldnt recommend 18'S

i have 18's and they don't rub at all, and in answer to your question i have the same noise (the clunking) when i have it in the air whenever i put it back down it makes that noise until the springs settle, it goes away and i don't worry about it...nice looking Celi though, keep up the good work.

You have the clunk because you're on coilovers, and your springs never seat on the perch. These are springs.