Installed H&Rs.. hmm whats that noise?

Sam Baker · Post by **Sam Baker** » January 6th, 2006, 5:39 pm

so i spent the few hours to finally install the H&Rs i bought months ago.. and it gave the car a nice looking stance!

but then i took it for a test drive, and the first turn i took i heard this like "skipping" of the tires or something. also heard a lotta popping and stuff. is this normal?? i've done mx3 suspension like 7 times and i've never come across this. *i havnt gotten an allignment yet* so could that fix it? please, if anyone has these springs or this problem, lemme know lol, thanks

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » January 6th, 2006, 6:52 pm

Its the springs. The H&Rs are progressive and have tighter coils that colapse onto each other underload and then the larger coils take over. What you're hearing is known as *coil slap*, and you probably usually only hear it at slow speeds over small bumps. It's normal with the H&Rs.

JWMX3 · Post by **JWMX3** » January 6th, 2006, 6:58 pm

I have H&R's and have NEVER heard any noises in over a year of driving, even on bad roads

Macen · Post by **Macen** » January 6th, 2006, 7:18 pm

I also have H&R's and had some odd sound at the start, but now they are silent.

Shades · Post by **Shades** » January 6th, 2006, 11:53 pm

Could it also be due to the old shocks/struts that you are using?

Usually if you change the springs you should do the shock/struts as well... so I've been told.

93_mx3_gs · Post by **93_mx3_gs** » January 7th, 2006, 1:26 am

Make sure you got everything tite or it could be expensive to say the least.

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » January 7th, 2006, 2:19 pm

From all the articles i've read and ppl i've talked to, the springs make noise, it's not a constant noise and it's less when the springs are new and still have the powder coating on them. You can use some rubber tubing over the coils to stop the noise.

Assuming of course, the rest of the suspension is in good order, if not, then ya sure, it could be something else.

Sam Baker · Post by **Sam Baker** » January 8th, 2006, 3:41 am

hmmm what can i say lol.. everythings tight, so that wouldnt be the problem, and it only seems to do it in the rear, and only on right hand turns. (wtf?)

i'm getting it alligned monday, so if it still makes this noise after that, i'll have a shop check it out.

i could see the coil clattering (because they ARE progressive and the top ones are insanely close together)... but why would it make like tire-skipping kinds of noises?? like when i make a right turn, the rear goes ERT-ERT-ERT-ERT but it doesnt sound/feel like im losing traction.

LOL o well from now on im taking it to a shop

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » January 8th, 2006, 5:14 am

mmmm, that may be a caliper (or drum) issue or maybe a wheel bearing... maybe the brake line is pinched?

checked all the lugs?

Barambambase · Post by **Barambambase** » January 16th, 2006, 9:42 pm

In my case is the passanger side front suspension that makes vibration, also have H&R and ONLY when i turn to the left i fell this skidding and vibration, steering vibrates too, so i replaced CV Joint, i lost the boot like a month ago, so it was time to replace anyway, but that hasnt fixed the problem either, like you Sam Baker, if alignment doesnt fix it i dont know what else it could be. Everythings tight, no brake lines no nothing........

nope-mx3 · Post by **nope-mx3** » January 17th, 2006, 9:46 am

I ran on H&R for 1-2 years, never had any noise what so ever.

nope-mx3

Sam Baker · Post by **Sam Baker** » January 18th, 2006, 1:24 am

ok so i got it all alligned and WHAT DO YOU KNOW!! guys there told me to check my rear sway bar bushings. couldnt really understand what they meant by it.. but i get down to look under there, and the right side end link is just hanging there! not even connected to the sway bar!! somehow i guess the nut.. um.. fell off?! i have no idea how this happened, but that was the problem.

but on a positive note.. H&Rs ROCK!!! OMG i love the feeling!! they handle/grip so well without really making it much harsher of a ride than stock! also the drop gives it a PERFECT looking stance!

LOVE THESE SPRINGS!!!

verzutiko · Post by **verzutiko** » January 18th, 2006, 3:32 am

Pictures PLEASE!!!!

Macen · Post by **Macen** » January 18th, 2006, 4:20 am

Here's two pics of my H&R's and Konis installed

1992blazeredgs · Post by **1992blazeredgs** » January 19th, 2006, 12:35 pm

Glad to hear it wasnt your springs. I am ordering a set of H&R's as soon as i get some extra cash. Glad to hear only good reviews of them. This post made me think twice about them for a second. The car has such a nice stance with them. I cant wait.

Nate

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Installed H&Rs.. hmm whats that noise?

Installed H&Rs.. hmm whats that noise?

My H&R makes vibration