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Ghettokracker71 · 01-26-2004, 12:01 PM

I have a 91 FB and when I go somewhere in the cold weather,my suspension is extremely noisy whenever i hit bumps and it stops once I've driven a while or the suspension is "warm"....my dad says that I just need to have my grease fittings all greased up,but I don't know

Var · 01-26-2004, 01:56 PM

i've heard of this only with polyurethane bushings...BUT
rule of thumb is--->trust your dad, he's been around longer than me.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-26-2004, 02:28 PM

hah hah hah.....gotcha...she could have poly bushings,I don't know....both people that owned her before were extremely into cars(one owned the local tire shop!)...thanks...anybody else? It really irks me when it makes that noise,makes me think shes going to rattle apart

GlacierFreeze · 01-26-2004, 04:32 PM

I have a '97 240 and my front end makes some sounds when cold out. A friend's dad (muscle car braniac) says it's what happens when your struts have 80k miles on them.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-26-2004, 04:49 PM

or 106k on them....hah hah...okay,thanks...I'm still going to take it in to a suspension shop and have her gone over once I'm not snowed in

Ghettokracker71 · 01-28-2004, 01:02 PM

Okay....sorry to raise this up again,but I am still abit confused..

Does the 240sx even have grease fittings?

240Stilo · 01-28-2004, 01:37 PM

I think I get the same noise you're talking about but I have changed my struts and springs. When I replaced them I did notice they were sitting kinda funny though so that might be the problem with me.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-28-2004, 01:40 PM

hmm...acouple of people have said that,I think I should change my $$ focus from engine building,to suspension until she stops making this noise b/c it really irks me,and it can't possibly be good...me spazzing out->

SittinOnDubsWGW · 01-28-2004, 02:08 PM

mine makes noises also. I think its just b/c it is so damn cold, they are fine once they get "warmed up". Kinda sounds like a clunkish kinda sound going over a quick dip (although those noises might just be the chuncks of ice hitting the ground also, for me) but my stock supsension (what i ride on for winter) makes all kinds of noises since its cold out. Oh well.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-28-2004, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SittinOnDubsWGW

mine makes noises also. I think its just b/c it is so damn cold, they are fine once they get "warmed up". Kinda sounds like a clunkish kinda sound going over a quick dip (although those noises might just be the chuncks of ice hitting the ground also, for me) but my stock supsension (what i ride on for winter) makes all kinds of noises since its cold out. Oh well.

Yeah...first time it did it I thought I had smacked the front bumper up...I was like "OH SHIT" ...I was at 7-11,and kinda showing off...anyway....I am going to have a shop go over my suspension to make sure she's all fine...

aznpoopy · 01-28-2004, 07:42 PM

my shocks had a weird noise too; louder when cold. turned out the dust covers around the struts had disintegrated into rings and were getting stuck in the strut. so everytime they moved it would grind the rubber against the metal. still driving on those lol. too cold to change shocks rite now. should easily last till late feb.

Var · 01-28-2004, 07:59 PM

all you guys need to move to california. It's 80 degrees in San Diego this week.. See you when you get here.

SilviaSativa · 01-28-2004, 08:54 PM

Sun, Sun, Sun, high's in the 80's alll week!

Lucky, it's 13 degrees F here right now, feels like 3 with the windshield

my '93 fastback is making all kinds of funky suspension noises in this snowy, cold weather. My dust covers around the struts are all messed up too, and I think all the snow/slush I'm shooting up around the rear tires is f00king something up, it makes weird clunking noises when I start the car or take a tight turn, even when I pull in/out of driveway. I need to check it out when I can go to my uncle's and have a nice, warm garage to work in! This cold weather sucks!

aznpoopy · 01-28-2004, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

all you guys need to move to california. It's 80 degrees in San Diego this week.. See you when you get here.

ah, but can you say you've logged hours upon hours driving in snow on crappy suspension and 6 month old summer tires? there's a silver lining to everything.

actually, no there isn't. my fan blower is broke so no heat. frostbite everytime i commute

ec for life!

GlacierFreeze · 01-28-2004, 10:46 PM

California? Haha no thanks. I'd rather stay where I am and be able to ride around with a turbo and FMIC and not worry about a thing.

twitchy · 01-29-2004, 12:45 AM

no grease fittings

Ghettokracker71 · 01-29-2004, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GlacierFreeze

California? Haha no thanks. I'd rather stay where I am and be able to ride around with a turbo and FMIC and not worry about a thing.

I would agree if I actually had one....but in my dreams at least ! California? Its not for me anyway...

BTW:Thanks twitch....and poopy:change them things before you kill yourself....what a waste of a 240sx

...can't let that happen ...hah hah

Var · 01-29-2004, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GlacierFreeze

California? Haha no thanks. I'd rather stay where I am and be able to ride around with a turbo and FMIC and not worry about a thing.

You dont have to worry about a thing. i bet there are 10 times more turbocharged and intercooled s13's here.

WingsofWar · 01-29-2004, 12:44 PM

check wheel bearings, lots of 240sx's have issues with bad bearings in certain areas. Bushings may be your problem for excisive noise. Also check your half-shalfs boots if they are a little inflated..if they look deflated..that means your CV joints need grease and that could be causing noise too. Check your calipers if they are sticking, sometimes they cause noise too. Have fun trouble shooting to those who have noise problems

GlacierFreeze · 01-29-2004, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

You dont have to worry about a thing. i bet there are 10 times more turbocharged and intercooled s13's here.

Hahaha, I'll put money on that too rofl.

kandyflip445 · 01-29-2004, 04:05 PM

Mine is noisy in the cold too. It makes a rubbery sound. LOL.

driftz240sx · 01-29-2004, 07:43 PM

Mine is very noisy too, louder when its colder.. it squeaks really bad in the front when i go over a speed bump. I'ts been riding a little rougher than normal too.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-29-2004, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by driftz240sx

Mine is very noisy too, louder when its colder.. it squeaks really bad in the front when i go over a speed bump. I'ts been riding a little rougher than normal too.

Hmm...yeah I don't think I ever noticted mine being rougher,...but I don't know....I was more paying attention to the noise thinking "wtf is going on with my car..."

twitchy · 01-30-2004, 01:11 AM

awww stop complaining..who on here can say theyve driven their car at 40 below?! Shocks dont even MOVE at 40 below

driftz240sx · 01-30-2004, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by twitchy

awww stop complaining..who on here can say theyve driven their car at 40 below?! Shocks dont even MOVE at 40 below

Haha. How do you go over bumps then?

Ghettokracker71 · 01-30-2004, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by twitchy

awww stop complaining..who on here can say theyve driven their car at 40 below?! Shocks dont even MOVE at 40 below

lmao.....hah hah,I have to ponder the same thing diftz240sx is wondering...do you just go over bumps go-kart style ?(your body=suspension....aka no suspension)

Modern Angel · 01-30-2004, 08:25 AM

My '97 Prelude with full Mugen coilover suspension creaked when it got around or below freezing but always would sound perfectly normal after spring and summer came back around... and I'm quite sure there was nothing wrong with that suspension.

The colder it is the less things want to move. Simple as that.

twitchy · 01-30-2004, 08:56 AM

how does a 240sx take bumps at 40 below?!

Ahem

BANGBANGBANGBANGBANG

like that, as well, i turned on the defogger once at that temp and my windsheild cracked

WingsofWar · 01-30-2004, 11:56 AM

any liquid that experiences cold temp. want to become thicker, So if the grease or lubes that surround some of your gears or bearings gets cold..its gona be rather hard for those parts to move until they heat up.

01-26-2004, 12:01 PM	#1
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Noisy suspension when cold.. I have a 91 FB and when I go somewhere in the cold weather,my suspension is extremely noisy whenever i hit bumps and it stops once I've driven a while or the suspension is "warm"....my dad says that I just need to have my grease fittings all greased up,but I don't know

01-26-2004, 01:56 PM	#2
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've heard of this only with polyurethane bushings...BUT rule of thumb is--->trust your dad, he's been around longer than me. __________________ Hi

01-28-2004, 01:37 PM	#7
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think I get the same noise you're talking about but I have changed my struts and springs. When I replaced them I did notice they were sitting kinda funny though so that might be the problem with me. __________________ -Juan

01-28-2004, 07:59 PM	#12
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all you guys need to move to california. It's 80 degrees in San Diego this week.. See you when you get here. __________________ Hi

01-28-2004, 08:54 PM	#13
SilviaSativa Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu Age: 38 Posts: 446 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Sun, Sun, Sun, high's in the 80's alll week! Lucky, it's 13 degrees F here right now, feels like 3 with the windshield my '93 fastback is making all kinds of funky suspension noises in this snowy, cold weather. My dust covers around the struts are all messed up too, and I think all the snow/slush I'm shooting up around the rear tires is f00king something up, it makes weird clunking noises when I start the car or take a tight turn, even when I pull in/out of driveway. I need to check it out when I can go to my uncle's and have a nice, warm garage to work in! This cold weather sucks! __________________

01-26-2004, 02:28 PM	#3
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hah hah hah.....gotcha...she could have poly bushings,I don't know....both people that owned her before were extremely into cars(one owned the local tire shop!)...thanks...anybody else? It really irks me when it makes that noise,makes me think shes going to rattle apart

01-26-2004, 04:32 PM	#4
GlacierFreeze Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Age: 42 Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a '97 240 and my front end makes some sounds when cold out. A friend's dad (muscle car braniac) says it's what happens when your struts have 80k miles on them.

01-26-2004, 04:49 PM	#5
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or 106k on them....hah hah...okay,thanks...I'm still going to take it in to a suspension shop and have her gone over once I'm not snowed in

01-28-2004, 01:02 PM	#6
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay....sorry to raise this up again,but I am still abit confused.. Does the 240sx even have grease fittings?

01-28-2004, 01:40 PM	#8
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm...acouple of people have said that,I think I should change my $$ focus from engine building,to suspension until she stops making this noise b/c it really irks me,and it can't possibly be good...me spazzing out->

01-28-2004, 02:08 PM	#9
SittinOnDubsWGW Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	mine makes noises also. I think its just b/c it is so damn cold, they are fine once they get "warmed up". Kinda sounds like a clunkish kinda sound going over a quick dip (although those noises might just be the chuncks of ice hitting the ground also, for me) but my stock supsension (what i ride on for winter) makes all kinds of noises since its cold out. Oh well.

01-28-2004, 07:42 PM	#11
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my shocks had a weird noise too; louder when cold. turned out the dust covers around the struts had disintegrated into rings and were getting stuck in the strut. so everytime they moved it would grind the rubber against the metal. still driving on those lol. too cold to change shocks rite now. should easily last till late feb.

01-28-2004, 10:46 PM	#15
GlacierFreeze Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Age: 42 Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	California? Haha no thanks. I'd rather stay where I am and be able to ride around with a turbo and FMIC and not worry about a thing.

01-29-2004, 12:45 AM	#16
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no grease fittings __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

01-29-2004, 12:44 PM	#19
WingsofWar Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Age: 40 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check wheel bearings, lots of 240sx's have issues with bad bearings in certain areas. Bushings may be your problem for excisive noise. Also check your half-shalfs boots if they are a little inflated..if they look deflated..that means your CV joints need grease and that could be causing noise too. Check your calipers if they are sticking, sometimes they cause noise too. Have fun trouble shooting to those who have noise problems __________________ 1998 Nissan 240sx SE KA24DE(T) Http://www.cardomain.com/id/wingsofwar

01-29-2004, 04:05 PM	#21
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Mine is noisy in the cold too. It makes a rubbery sound. LOL. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

01-29-2004, 07:43 PM	#22
driftz240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 38 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine is very noisy too, louder when its colder.. it squeaks really bad in the front when i go over a speed bump. I'ts been riding a little rougher than normal too.

01-30-2004, 01:11 AM	#24
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awww stop complaining..who on here can say theyve driven their car at 40 below?! Shocks dont even MOVE at 40 below __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

01-30-2004, 08:25 AM	#27
Modern Angel Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 48 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My '97 Prelude with full Mugen coilover suspension creaked when it got around or below freezing but always would sound perfectly normal after spring and summer came back around... and I'm quite sure there was nothing wrong with that suspension. The colder it is the less things want to move. Simple as that.

01-30-2004, 08:56 AM	#28
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how does a 240sx take bumps at 40 below?! Ahem BANGBANGBANGBANGBANG like that, as well, i turned on the defogger once at that temp and my windsheild cracked __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

01-30-2004, 11:56 AM	#29
WingsofWar Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Age: 40 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any liquid that experiences cold temp. want to become thicker, So if the grease or lubes that surround some of your gears or bearings gets cold..its gona be rather hard for those parts to move until they heat up. __________________ 1998 Nissan 240sx SE KA24DE(T) Http://www.cardomain.com/id/wingsofwar