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clankin' noize at driver side front after PSS9 installed...why???

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Old 12-26-2004, 05:15 PM
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I got PSS9 installed a week ago setting at 1(stiffest) and lowered to a finger gap hight on 20s.
and now I hear clankin' noize from the driver front side...its pretty loud.
what is it? what can I do?
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Old 12-26-2004, 05:18 PM
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when does it clank?
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Raise the car up more
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is that why? its not that low, its about a finger gap between the fenders and tire...
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it clanks when the cars in slow speed...especially when I go on straight line
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In talking to Bilstien USA (Steve) he and I found that 1.5" below stock is the optimal ride height for the PSS9 dampers. Any more than that and you will degrade performance. cheers! Mike
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I have set the rear at almost the highest setting...its really not that low...
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why did you post an ultra-low pic as your pic if it's not related to your current setup?
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who makes that front mount? Whats under the hood?(mods) that very nice
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FMIC is custom. nothing is under the hood. all stock for now
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