Clicking noise after installing kw v3

Bandlu · 11-10-2013, 04:31 AM

I recently installed kw v3's on my car and am very happy with the handling and ride

Only problem is that I'm hearing a clicking noise. It's seems to be worse when I turn the stearing wheel right for some reason. In fact I can make it click when I tug the stealing wheel to the right. I think it's coming from the frnt wheel. Im set on highest ride height with oem wheels. Anyone any ideas?

Thanks

asirvr4 · 11-26-2013, 02:37 PM

Your front wheels arent rubbing on the suspension, right?

Bandlu · 11-28-2013, 01:04 PM

No they're not. The noise has nearly vanished without me doing anything. I ordered a set of spacers that should be arriving shortly. I'll have to wait and see what difference it makes.

dubsesd · 11-28-2013, 01:15 PM

Common sound with kw coilovers. I have a set on my bmw e90 and it does the same occasionally. My friend with a x5m has the same issue. I think the dead coils bind sometimes and make some sounds at low speeds. My h&r coilovers on my z4m however are quiet

Beedub · 11-28-2013, 01:25 PM

Kw club sport and no noise at all here ... Apart from my teeth hitting each other.....

Bandlu · 11-30-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

Common sound with kw coilovers. I have a set on my bmw e90 and it does the same occasionally. My friend with a x5m has the same issue. I think the dead coils bind sometimes and make some sounds at low speeds. My h&r coilovers on my z4m however are quiet

That's weird. I thought I had read that they should fit like oem and make no noise whatsoever.

What's also weird is how the noise reduced drastically

Westersund · 11-30-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

Common sound with kw coilovers. I have a set on my bmw e90 and it does the same occasionally. My friend with a x5m has the same issue. I think the dead coils bind sometimes and make some sounds at low speeds. My h&r coilovers on my z4m however are quiet

What H&R coilovers do you have and is the ride a lot harsher than stock?

11-10-2013, 04:31 AM	#1
Bandlu New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Z4M coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	Clicking noise after installing kw v3 I recently installed kw v3's on my car and am very happy with the handling and ride Only problem is that I'm hearing a clicking noise. It's seems to be worse when I turn the stearing wheel right for some reason. In fact I can make it click when I tug the stealing wheel to the right. I think it's coming from the frnt wheel. Im set on highest ride height with oem wheels. Anyone any ideas? Thanks
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11-26-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
asirvr4 Private First Class 38 Rep 194 Posts Drives: '06 M Coupe VRS Blue Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0)	Your front wheels arent rubbing on the suspension, right?
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Bandlu New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Z4M coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	No they're not. The noise has nearly vanished without me doing anything. I ordered a set of spacers that should be arriving shortly. I'll have to wait and see what difference it makes.
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