Ok, I have now had the Miata's left front corner apart for the third time this week and it is driving me insane. It all started with a groaning noise coming from the LF when making right hand turns, and there was some play in the bearing. I replaced the bearing, put the car on the ground, and everything seemed tight. Took it out for a drive and now the groaning is louder and more consistant than before. Off goes the wheel again to make sure I put on the bearing correctly and everything seems fine. Today I took the car to a local tire place to take a look, and they went with me in the car and heard the noise. I left it with them, they put it in the air and couldn't find a thing wrong or loose. So I am not just loosing my mind. Anyone have any ideas as to what the heck it is?
Swaybar mount/endlink busted and rubbing on the chassis?
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
.RJ Wrote:Swaybar mount/endlink busted and rubbing on the chassis?
hadn't thought of that before, when I get home I'll get back under it to check that
by bearing do you mean you replaced the whole hub?
make sure you tightened down the camber/caster bolts. those can make some noise (but usually its clunking)
Evan Wrote:by bearing do you mean you replaced the whole hub?
make sure you tightened down the camber/caster bolts. those can make some noise (but usually its clunking)
I replaced the whole hub. The noise is definitly not a clunk, but I will check those out also.
at what speeds does this happen (can you do it when the car is stationary -- i.e. is it a ball joint?) and are you sure it's not just the tire rubbing something?
good luck, sorry i don't know much about these cars
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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ScottyB Wrote:at what speeds does this happen (can you do it when the car is stationary -- i.e. is it a ball joint?) and are you sure it's not just the tire rubbing something?
good luck, sorry i don't know much about these cars
I can only hear it at low speeds when turning right. I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air and there is no evidence of tire rub (plus I have had the same tires on it for a while)
Scott Wrote:I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air Ummm, this could be your problem. Awesome jumps will kill a car, unless it's the General Lee.
Dave Wrote:Scott Wrote:I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air Ummm, this could be your problem. Awesome jumps will kill a car, unless it's the General Lee.
you know, I knew I should have painted it orange when I did the repaint
Dave Wrote:Scott Wrote:I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air Ummm, this could be your problem. Awesome jumps will kill a car, unless it's the General Lee.
not true, ask me how i know.
1994 Ford Ranger
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
Maengelito Wrote:Dave Wrote:Scott Wrote:I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air Ummm, this could be your problem. Awesome jumps will kill a car, unless it's the General Lee.
not true, ask me how i know.
let's hear it
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mmmm, road atlanta...
1994 Ford Ranger
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
Maengelito Wrote:Dave Wrote:Scott Wrote:I cannot make it do it when the car is in the air Ummm, this could be your problem. Awesome jumps will kill a car, unless it's the General Lee.
not true, ask me how i know.
I second that.
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those jumps just aren't awesome enough :-).
You're the exception Chad. Much like a turtle, yours just kept on truckin till it was put on its back :-).
Maengelito Wrote:mmmm, road atlanta...
that would be an interesting line through that corner.....
Scott Wrote:Maengelito Wrote:mmmm, road atlanta...
that would be an interesting line through that corner.....
i guess that explains why he bought an AWD homologated rally car :lol:
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
white_2kgt Wrote:I second that.
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Ahh, those were the days...
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1985 Merkur XR4Ti Track Car
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Ecoboost
E46 BMW 330Ci Sport 5spd
1973 Honda CL125S
1985 Honda CX500
2013 Arctic Cat 700 ATV
2017 Onewheel +
ball joints
2020 Ford Raptor
2009 Z06
1986.5 Porsche 928S
PDenbigh Wrote:white_2kgt Wrote:I second that.
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Ahh, those were the days...
I've got another one sitting in the garage...maybe I can make that the rally car, mmmmm
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