RobOscar4
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
Just wanted to post here to get some opinions and suggestions about an issue that just started within the past week.
Back ground first: its a 2012 si sedan with 38k miles, I put eibach sportlines on a little over a year ago and spc camber arms on two weeks ago. I got it realigned and the rear camber adjusted and whatnot the day after the arms went on as well. I also rotated and rebalanced my tires two days ago and did not notice any uneven tread wear or bent rims, therefore ruling out a wheel issue. Also worth noting, I had the clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and pilot bushing replaced under warranty about a month ago due to a clutch related noise.
The problem: last weekend I hit a pretty nasty bump going through an intersection at roughly 45 mph. I'm pretty certain the springs bottomed out as it was a hard hit, but I don't believe the car hit the ground at all. Since then I have noticed a slight thumping feeling coming the front end. It is only noticeable at slow speeds (5-10 mph) and while coasting and fades at any speed past 15mph. It is very rhythmical and speeds up and slows down with the speed of the car. I can feel it ever so slightly in the steering wheel and pedals and can only hear a noise accompanying the feeling when the radio and air are turned off.
Self Diagnosis: I visually inspected the wheel wells when the tires were off for rebalance and did not notice any tire rubbing on the plastic lining or anything suspicious or knocked out of place. I'm pretty sure its not brake related as it occurs while coasting and while braking and don't believe it has anything to do with the warranty work Honda did on the clutch, but just wanted to mention it (since the front end was partially taken apart to replace everything) in case someone had a thought. I feel like its either hub/bearing related or maybe even a cv joint going bad but I'm not positive and hate to spend the money and time to replace them if they aren't the problem. Just wanted to post here and get some thoughts and opinions as to what it might be or any possible fixes if someone has had the same issue.
Thanks guys!
Just wanted to post here to get some opinions and suggestions about an issue that just started within the past week.
Back ground first: its a 2012 si sedan with 38k miles, I put eibach sportlines on a little over a year ago and spc camber arms on two weeks ago. I got it realigned and the rear camber adjusted and whatnot the day after the arms went on as well. I also rotated and rebalanced my tires two days ago and did not notice any uneven tread wear or bent rims, therefore ruling out a wheel issue. Also worth noting, I had the clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, and pilot bushing replaced under warranty about a month ago due to a clutch related noise.
The problem: last weekend I hit a pretty nasty bump going through an intersection at roughly 45 mph. I'm pretty certain the springs bottomed out as it was a hard hit, but I don't believe the car hit the ground at all. Since then I have noticed a slight thumping feeling coming the front end. It is only noticeable at slow speeds (5-10 mph) and while coasting and fades at any speed past 15mph. It is very rhythmical and speeds up and slows down with the speed of the car. I can feel it ever so slightly in the steering wheel and pedals and can only hear a noise accompanying the feeling when the radio and air are turned off.
Self Diagnosis: I visually inspected the wheel wells when the tires were off for rebalance and did not notice any tire rubbing on the plastic lining or anything suspicious or knocked out of place. I'm pretty sure its not brake related as it occurs while coasting and while braking and don't believe it has anything to do with the warranty work Honda did on the clutch, but just wanted to mention it (since the front end was partially taken apart to replace everything) in case someone had a thought. I feel like its either hub/bearing related or maybe even a cv joint going bad but I'm not positive and hate to spend the money and time to replace them if they aren't the problem. Just wanted to post here and get some thoughts and opinions as to what it might be or any possible fixes if someone has had the same issue.
Thanks guys!
