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[thewholesaleltd]

Hello people I've had some 30mm lowering springs fitted to my 03 ctr ep3. At first i had thudding and clonking over bumps after the install but soon after switching the oem spring rubbers onto the lowering springs it has been fine but i also have a popping noise when turning the steering lock to lock more noticeable from center to left lock and from left lock back to center. It was spot on before the springs were put in and i dont think my top mounts or bearings need doing. The spring may be moving.. Or popping and twisting dont know. Some say it will settle after a few weeks of driving bu im not sure as the clunking and popping was never there before they were installed. Theyre sat the right way etc. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

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[shaRRpy]

Sounds just like spring binding to me.one of my ep3s did Just the same as soon as I had the springs fitted. It sounds like a sort of creaking noise when turning at slow speeds mainly when uising a lot of lock as oppose to just going round a roundabout. As long as the springs have seated correctly it's nothing to worry about. Had mine for about 4 years and it was fine.

[thewholesaleltd]

Yeah its only lock to lock and i can only hear it when turning at really low speeds and parking. My mechanic reckons. My top mounts and bearings may be weak so going to change them too. Just hate clunks as its my daily drive too.

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[two.colours]

I had exactly the same but with standard shocks and springs. Turned out to be the top mount, tightened the top nut and that cured it but it does work loose over time again, new top mounts should cure it i recon, or its an excuse for coilovers!