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sw20chedda · 04-06-2004, 10:30 AM

just a simple question if you guys can help me out.............i am getting this clunking from the rear of the car i think it has to do with suspension it only occurs when i step on the break and when switching gears...........if you guys can please help me out.............thanks...............
PS.this is a base model S14

Bbandit · 04-06-2004, 11:24 AM

my car used to do that too.. but since i install my coilovers.. its gone..

FastBack 240 · 04-06-2004, 12:25 PM

Clunk is coming from bottoming out. Other might be your caliper.

sw20chedda · 04-06-2004, 12:28 PM

okay thanks for the help.........so it sounds like my shocks are shot to hell

.............i appreciate the help.............

mike13 · 04-06-2004, 09:06 PM

i had a clunking sound until i installed rear subframe spacers.
It could be loose or worn out subframe or differential bushings

240eggsx · 04-06-2004, 09:12 PM

My rear end clunks alot a few hours after I eat spicy beans. Hope this helps.

MugenHonda · 04-06-2004, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240eggsx

My rear end clunks alot a few hours after I eat spicy beans. Hope this helps.

One time after I ate spicy beans I gave the thread starter a "Cleaveland Steamer".

04-06-2004, 10:30 AM	#1
sw20chedda Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: dunno Age: 42 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clunking coming from the rear of car....... just a simple question if you guys can help me out.............i am getting this clunking from the rear of the car i think it has to do with suspension it only occurs when i step on the break and when switching gears...........if you guys can please help me out.............thanks............... PS.this is a base model S14

04-06-2004, 11:24 AM	#2
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 43 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my car used to do that too.. but since i install my coilovers.. its gone.. __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

04-06-2004, 12:25 PM	#3
FastBack 240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Motor City......MI Age: 39 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clunk is coming from bottoming out. Other might be your caliper. __________________

04-06-2004, 12:28 PM	#4
sw20chedda Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: dunno Age: 42 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay thanks for the help.........so it sounds like my shocks are shot to hell .............i appreciate the help.............

04-06-2004, 09:06 PM	#5
mike13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 42 Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had a clunking sound until i installed rear subframe spacers. It could be loose or worn out subframe or differential bushings

04-06-2004, 09:12 PM	#6
240eggsx BANNED Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nowhere Posts: 136 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 240eggsx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My rear end clunks alot a few hours after I eat spicy beans. Hope this helps.