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IcedOutSoulja13 · 02-21-2007, 03:17 PM

Hey people...both my 240s have this noise constantly when im on the freeway and go over small bumps on the streets..its like the hatch is bouncing up and down. I tried to stablize the hatch a little but the noise is still there. started when i put my coilovers on either car...could it be my subframe bushings? btw its not my spare tire...any advice would be appreciated thanks

Kaotik25 · 02-21-2007, 03:19 PM

yeah i have the same problem as you. My car sounds like it's going to fall apart. Not 100% sure, but i think it is the subframe bushing. Mine is an '89 so it's old. If people can guide us in the right direction much appreciated.

krzy · 02-21-2007, 08:24 PM

i have the same noise in my car too. i have tein basic coilovers installed. most likely it's the coilovers making the noise. or it could be the upper mounts. it's a squeaking noise right?

los_inc · 02-21-2007, 08:50 PM

tighten the latch the holds your hatch
it has two bolts one on each side lower
it evenly so it holds the hatch tightly
so it won't rattle and drive you insane.

IcedOutSoulja13 · 02-22-2007, 12:29 AM

my noise is like like thud/clunk...just imagine ur hatch bouncing and thats what it sounds like...i have tein mounts on the coilovers and tightened it till no tomorrow...so i doubt its the coils themselves, i do have a strut bar also if that could be it doubt it though...lowerin the latch is a good idea..ill try that...any other ideas?

s13gold · 02-22-2007, 12:31 AM

maybe it just isnt lined up properly...and check your seals.

g6civcx · 02-22-2007, 06:49 AM

It's the bump stops in your hatch. They're supposed to dampen vibration, but most likely they're rock hard by now. Get new ones and realign the hatch so it doesn't wiggle so much.

Canaduh · 02-22-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

It's the bump stops in your hatch. They're supposed to dampen vibration, but most likely they're rock hard by now. Get new ones and realign the hatch so it doesn't wiggle so much.

Wow i never thought about that. I have to do this as well. I bet that's all my problem is.

!Zar! · 02-22-2007, 10:51 AM

It's the bump stops and you will need to realign your lock. As said prior.

smurfgcr · 02-22-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotik25

yeah i have the same problem as you. My car sounds like it's going to fall apart. Not 100% sure, but i think it is the subframe bushing. Mine is an '89 so it's old. If people can guide us in the right direction much appreciated.

im pretty sure you get a popping noise when your subframe bushings are shot, not a loud rattling noise.

r_seng · 02-23-2007, 11:26 AM

same propblem here. i have tanabe s-oc type two installed.

seekanddestroy · 02-23-2007, 11:28 AM

You need to make sure that the bumpstops put pressure UP on the hatch when it is closed, they hold it firm in place. If they are down too low then the hatch can move up because the latch is not held firmly.

IcedOutSoulja13 · 03-13-2007, 05:32 PM

i got some new bump stops today and put them in...problem solved...costs $10.80 from the dealer..i moved latch all the way down too..helped a lot

02-21-2007, 03:17 PM	#1
IcedOutSoulja13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Noise in hatch area Hey people...both my 240s have this noise constantly when im on the freeway and go over small bumps on the streets..its like the hatch is bouncing up and down. I tried to stablize the hatch a little but the noise is still there. started when i put my coilovers on either car...could it be my subframe bushings? btw its not my spare tire...any advice would be appreciated thanks

02-22-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It's the bump stops and you will need to realign your lock. As said prior. __________________

02-21-2007, 03:19 PM	#2
Kaotik25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i have the same problem as you. My car sounds like it's going to fall apart. Not 100% sure, but i think it is the subframe bushing. Mine is an '89 so it's old. If people can guide us in the right direction much appreciated.

02-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
krzy Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the same noise in my car too. i have tein basic coilovers installed. most likely it's the coilovers making the noise. or it could be the upper mounts. it's a squeaking noise right?

02-21-2007, 08:50 PM	#4
los_inc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Joisey Bro. Age: 40 Posts: 826 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	tighten the latch the holds your hatch it has two bolts one on each side lower it evenly so it holds the hatch tightly so it won't rattle and drive you insane.

02-22-2007, 12:29 AM	#5
IcedOutSoulja13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my noise is like like thud/clunk...just imagine ur hatch bouncing and thats what it sounds like...i have tein mounts on the coilovers and tightened it till no tomorrow...so i doubt its the coils themselves, i do have a strut bar also if that could be it doubt it though...lowerin the latch is a good idea..ill try that...any other ideas?

02-22-2007, 12:31 AM	#6
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	maybe it just isnt lined up properly...and check your seals.

02-22-2007, 06:49 AM	#7
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	It's the bump stops in your hatch. They're supposed to dampen vibration, but most likely they're rock hard by now. Get new ones and realign the hatch so it doesn't wiggle so much.

02-23-2007, 11:26 AM	#11
r_seng Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal 626 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	same propblem here. i have tanabe s-oc type two installed.

02-23-2007, 11:28 AM	#12
seekanddestroy Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: califorrrnia Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You need to make sure that the bumpstops put pressure UP on the hatch when it is closed, they hold it firm in place. If they are down too low then the hatch can move up because the latch is not held firmly.

03-13-2007, 05:32 PM	#13
IcedOutSoulja13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i got some new bump stops today and put them in...problem solved...costs $10.80 from the dealer..i moved latch all the way down too..helped a lot