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[SAV84C]

I got wheel alignment done this morning and it hasnt fixed my problem. Any ideas people? Maybe on the meet next week the Gurus can help find out what the problem is

[SAV84C]

Nah nothing when braking... Only happens with hard cornering and going round round-a-bouts... Mite have to re-check all my bushes? Could my non OEM CVs cause it?

[bobbyjimmy]

Wheel bearing - Hub - Knuckle - nut that hold's the CV?

[SAV84C]

How do u know if the wheel bearing is gone? Or even the hub?

[SAV84C]

Update! I thought I was done with my mods but heres another one...



One of the horns was dead so I just replaced them both with those babies! Suppose to be 115db

[Morgan]

How do they go mate? All the US guys seem to have supertones...

[SAV84C]

These arent supertones unfortunately but they are good enough and loud enough...

I didnt wanna fork out so much just for horns. So I got the Sickspeed ones... I was gonna get blue instead but it think i made the right choice...

[Morgan]

Ah sweet. Yeah they look mad

[bobbyjimmy]

Didn't see your reply about the wheel bearings till just then - just google check wheel bearings and there's a few vid's and explanations of how to do it.

I painted my Supertones black - got sick of the red.
And my brothers got his painted white on his MY11 WRX.

[Nicko_]

Easiest way to check if wheel bearings are going or gone is to grab the wheel with a hand on top and bottom or left and right and push with one hand and pull with the other (rock it) to check for movement.
You will also hear a growling sound while driving if a bearing is on the way out.
Hope this helps

EDIT - the noise you are hearing doesnt sound like a wheel bearing though.

[FR34KO]

Update! I thought I was done with my mods but heres another one...


One of the horns was dead so I just replaced them both with those babies! Suppose to be 115db

lookin good

[SAV84C]

Easiest way to check if wheel bearings are going or gone is to grab the wheel with a hand on top and bottom or left and right and push with one hand and pull with the other (rock it) to check for movement.
You will also hear a growling sound while driving if a bearing is on the way out.
Hope this helps

EDIT - the noise you are hearing doesnt sound like a wheel bearing though.

Ok I jacked the front up this morning to check the wheel bearings and no luck... Both sides were sturdy as a rock! I'll get it on up on ramps and check everything is done up properly and if i cant find the problem I mite have to get it on a hoist and get everything checked out professionally...

Could my SuperPro Steering Rack bushes cause the vibration? Non OEM driveshafts not up 2 scratch maybe?

[Nicko_]

Could my SuperPro Steering Rack bushes cause the vibration? Non OEM driveshafts not up 2 scratch maybe?

Not sure about that sorry, however a stuffed bush usually produces a knocking sound so anythings possible.

[SAV84C]

Not sure about that sorry, however a stuffed bush usually produces a knocking sound so anythings possible.

I had a quick look this arvo and it looks as if one of the bushes hasnt been put in properly... Could possible be the problem...

[Scuba-Roo]

Check over everything, then check it again, odds are its a simple problem. best of luck

[SAV84C]

Check over everything, then check it again, odds are its a simple problem. best of luck

Checked over everything on Saturday... Tightened every bolt but from wat i could tell the drivers side steering rack bush isnt in properly, doesnt seem to be snug, I tried dropping the steering rack a little but could only drop it about 5mm n there was no room to pushing it in more... Anyone have any tips on how to drop the steering rack lower so I can try and get the bush on properly?

Also my passenger steering rack boot is torn n the grease is every where, i think from the heat of my headers caused it to crack and brake... Mite make some sort of heat shield from ACL Heat Shield

As soon as i can, I will replace the boot and repack with grease hopefully this mite fix it my clunking problem

[bobbyjimmy]

Mark the steering linkage/uni at both ends, undo the nuts and bolts that hold the rack to the crossmember, undo the bolt holding the knuckle/linkage - rack will drop down a fair bit.

[SAV84C]

Scored a set of dash surrounds off ebay n thought id get rid of that cheap woodgrain look n give them a make over with some satin black





Also came with a fog light switch so i will try n wire up my daytime lights to that with the addition of them turning on/off automatically when i unlock/lock my car...

[AussieTemplar]

Ah I'm so jealous. I've been looking for some black or even silver dash surrounds, to get rid of my old man woodgrain. Too ***** to paint them myself.