Kimbo's WRX
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alright, im having some trouble with my right rear suspension. before i put these springs on i had the STi struts on it already, and a few days before i put the springs on i started hearing a knocking noise whenever i hit a pothole, or any small dip in the road. this noise was identical to the one i was hearing in the front when i was sure i hadnt completely tightened the top nut on the strut (lack of air tools, had to fix the next day) so after hearing this last night i took all my seats out and tightened the top nut with an air wrench. so i take it about a block, and there is no noise, then it slowly started coming back. i went back, tightened it again, then went and drove, and same thing happened. i dont know what could be wrong, my best guess is my strut is messed up. someone help
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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
STi struts have been developing a clunking sound. Are yours USDM takeoffs?
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Make sure the spring is seated and clocked properly and that the upper spring perch is parallel to the lower spring perch. You'll probably have to remove the strut assembly to verify this.
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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
Make sure the spring is seated and clocked properly and that the upper spring perch is parallel to the lower spring perch. You'll probably have to remove the strut assembly to verify this.
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oh ya, heres a few pics i took on a meet yesterday


Edit: some pics my friend took


Edit: some pics my friend took
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hey, just wondering what you thought about the kartboy shifter & bushings. Im thinkning bout getting a short throw for my STi. Oh, and how does the vishnu tbe perform and sound. I haven't started my modding journey yet besides removing the intake silencer and replacing the stars badge on the front with the pink " I ". Thanks in advanced for the review.
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i really like the kartboy shifter and bushings. and as for the Vishnu exhaust, i love it, it has a great tone. im always gettting compliments on it
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Originally Posted by nic3krnnamja83
dude what are u talking about her car sucks my right and left toe, i sat in it once and i wanted to hurl, lol kim SB love!


