Suspension Problems already see pic's

[vrsRo55]

My whole front end suspension was revamped few months ago...

 

I have got an annoying mouse squeak over 30mph and under a slight clunk.

 

I was rather hoping it would be new suspension bedding in.

 

Then i thought track rod end's as i belted the NSF quite hard.

 

Anyway had a spare 30min's so removed the wheel to find this.

 

I cannot for the life of me understand it.

 

Any suggestion's?

 

 

[cheshire_cat]

I'd put some paint on it and see if it comes back soon--assume the springs only fit one way  (upside down?)

[Flyfisherman]

When under load (IE the weight of the car) the progression of the spring is not enough - are they lowering springs.

 

Paul

[vrsRo55]

Yes correct one way fit i checked all that before fitting them,shock's are either side also.

 

I put some pipe with some cable tie's around the area,it is still squeaking.

 

Yes they are APEX 20mm spring's.

 

Could the shock be faulty?

[vrsRo55]

Need some of these i think....

 

[brad1.8T]

I'd love to see how the spring sits at the top

[Flyfisherman]

I'd love to see how the spring sits at the top

 

and the overall position of the spring when under load - do you have another jack (trolley jack) the you could position under the lower radius arm and jack up suspension up until its under complete compression.

[vrsRo55]

Brad lol top 3 coils almost touch.whilst i was parked on a steep hill earlier i looked.

Other side seem's ok,bit close mind.

Not sure what's faulty,ECP have ordered a new kit for me to swap.

 

Is there any point in upgrading shock's? Bilstein?

 

Hopefully that should sort it.But can't see them lasting long with the B-road's i commute on.

[vrsRo55]

Well i'm gobsmacked.

I went apex as i heard stories of H&R coils touching.

Just took these whilst car on ground.

This is the driver's side....

 

 

 

Passenger side

See where i put some petrol pipe

 

[Thebody]

Spring clatter is common on lowering springs, especially cheap ones like Apex

[vrsRo55]

Only NSF is the issue,gearbox extra weight maybe.

I am really chuffed with them TBH,There is no way i'd go back standard.Crashy and hard.

Roll has been almost ruled out.

Don't even see the need for better ARB.

 

I have a new spring from ECP i will post a pic soon.

 

I am going to order some piping.

[willy0329]

Spring clatter is common on lowering springs, especially cheap ones like Apex

H&R do the exact same thing and they definatly arnt cheap.

[Thebody]

H&R do the exact same thing and they definatly arnt cheap.

Cheaper then Eibach

[vrsRo55]

New spring

 

 

[vrsRo55]

H&R do the exact same thing and they definatly arnt cheap.

 

Clatter or touch the shock?

 

I'm getting a clunk under 30 over a squeak.

 

I knew H&R did squeak which was why i avoided them.

 

I'm going to fit the new spring,and see what happen's.

 

I don't really want to hack at my shock's.

 

I may buy some Bilstein's.

 

Don't want coilover's as i travel country road's a lot.

[vrsRo55]

Does anyone think i'd get away with new shock's?

[cheshire_cat]

judging from the first pic'    I would be inclined to "dress" down the spring carrier/ broken spring catcher

[vrsRo55]

What do you mean exactly...

[Flyfisherman]

Ross

 

before you go any further and do not do the above recommendation - I would contact Apex and advise them as to whats happened and send them your pictures and see what they say.

 

paul

[vrsRo55]

^^^^ I thought about this but cannot find them online.

[vrsRo55]

I get this and can't go any further.

 

http://www.apexsuspension.com/

[Flyfisherman]

Try this one

 

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0u5mryILOAhWDbBoKHQq7AykQFghMMAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstores.ebay.co.uk%2FApex-UK-Retail-01935-847245&usg=AFQjCNEyJswba9-Cb6Y9JVovAs8p5B7v-w

 

or give Demom Tweeks a ring and asked them for the telephone No.

 

Paul

[vrsRo55]

I fitted my disc's and pad's today.And the driver's side is identical to the NSF.

 

I have double checked the front shock's they are correct.

 

Only thing i can think of is,because it's the very late cr170 and slightly heavier than the PD170.

 

Since i have jacked it up the squeak has gone also the clunk,but when settled again it will return.

 

Thank you for above info!

[vrsRo55]

Here you go 

 

 

 

 

 

[FatblokeVRS]

The H&R cup kit springs on our CR FL also touch. Never noticed any noise but you can see the marks on the springs.