Hey,
I recently upgraded my suspension to
Neuspeed sports and KYB Agx adj. shocks.
I now hear (dont remember if i heard this b4 suspension upgrade or not) a "pshh" at every bump...it sounds like air being released ....is this normal? why do I hear this? did they install my suspension wrong somehow?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

 

your spring rating is too low for your car weight... do you have a system in your trunk?! or even you have the adjustable adjusted too soft or too hard... that sound is the shock compressing... It is either giving and not retracting quick enough (too much tension) or vise sersa.. play with your adjustments...

 

Casper:

I only have a 10" bazooka and 1 small amp, so it's probably not the weight. I will play with the settings and see if that does something.

Thanks,

 

I hear the same thing, but only from the rears...I also have KYB's

 

You know what....I think it's only the rears for me too.
What springs do you have JamzCL?

 

i hear it.....but ive always been under the impression that its just cause theyre more responsive...i never thought it was a problem!?! i also have agx's

 

I've had several cars in which I have changed suspension on and I had yet to hear what I am hearing....so this is what gives me the impression that something is not working properly.

Im going to have to lift the damn rear of my car....I can't get to the rear adjustables with this drop. Argh

 

definitely your settings.... let us know if/when you solve it!

 

casper:
Your in westchester?
My dad lives in White Plains, NY, im usually up there on weekends.

never seen your sweet ride around.

 

bro i live next town over... It takes me 2 minutes to be in White Plains.... PM your # and when you will be around again.... I will be at Summer Slam at English town this weekend, but we should definitely get together!!!!

 

only one of my rear shocks makes a sound. the passenger side. i got koni yellow/ prokits. i got to recheck the upper 3 bolts. maybe one is loose. i tq'd everything to specs so idk

 

Eibach Pro-Kit

I have my settings set pretty soft now, but when they were set stiffer I didn't hear it.

I also was thinking that it was my springs settling that might have caused it.

I really only hear it when I have my windows rolled down while going over bumps at lower speeds.

 

Casper98CL:
I will PM u my # as soon as I finish this reply. i should be up there this saturday again, washing my car like usual.


jamzCL:
I only hear it when my windows are rolled down and my radio is off....I do this for this exact purpose....to hear how the car is driving, engine noise, any rattling and things of this nature. And it bugs me to hear noises...I know Acura/Honda's are known for rattles and what not, but this "pssh" at every bump is not normal to my ears.

 

Casper98CL:
I tried Pm'ing you but your box is full dude.



jamzCL:
I only hear it when my windows are rolled down and my radio is off....I do this for this exact purpose....to hear how the car is driving, engine noise, any rattling and things of this nature. And it bugs me to hear noises...I know Acura/Honda's are known for rattles and what not, but this "pssh" at every bump is not normal to my ears.

 

I have the same sound from my rear tires....
Could be the bushings or something so I've heard....
If you guys change to a stiffer setting and it solves the problem let me know!!!

I'm running sprint springs with kyb agx's

Thanks

 

I only had 2 old PMs in there.. oh well, try now!

 

Anyone been able to adjust their settings?
I wont be able to adjust them til next weekend because I park my car in a garage during the week ( I live in Manhattan...It's a must!)

 

yo speed u got that off man,
you have to park your car in a garage
or people will fawk up your car.

i adjusted my setting by
sticking my hand behing the rear wheel

the front u got to adjust
under the hood
by the stabilizer bar

mybe that helps

 

I dont park in a garage because ppl will fawk up my car , I park it in a garage because there it is nearly impossible to find a parking spot in my neighboorhood by the time I get home from school at 10pm at night! Alternate side of the street parking in manhattan is soo strict....I wouldn't be able to move it in the morning because I'm at work, so i rather pay $175/month in a garage than pay hefty $105 parking tickets (I already got one).

Adjusting the settings:
I know the front's are adjustables via the top side under the hood, I've had these adjustables before on my previous civic's.....the rear on the other hand I was able to adjust just by sticking my hand via the wheel well on the civic's but on this car I have no room to accomplish this, I will have to either lay on the damn ground underneath the rear of my car (which im not doing) or just lift it from the rear at my dad's garage and then just take it for a spin.

Thanks,

Pot Holes & Parking in NYC S*CKS BIG HAIRY B*LLZ!
My $.02

P.S
Casper:
Do you ever drive into the city with your car....your car is so low I would imagine it be a b*tch to come to the city.

 

word.
aight,

nyc tickets dont fawkin play dog,
dam.

 

I think its normal..."Gas" shocks...

I got the KYBs too.

 

Got Rice?:
Hmm...never really thought of it like that....so because they are "Gas" shocks this means that it releases (sounds like it does) some kind of pressure that can be heard?

Im not familiar with Gas shocks as opposed to non-gas shocks?

 

Jack the car up and on the upper and lower control arm spray PB blaster or any other lubricant with teflon onto your upper control arm bushing. I have been having this problem in the front of my car. It usually come back after two weeks and all you have to do is respray.

 

We shouldn't have to be jacking up the car every 2 weeks or so to alleviate this, that's like placing your bumper back on with tape everytime it falls off.

 

irr eally dont think its a problem at all guys....i think its just a trait of the gas-adjustables!

 

I have it too. If everyone has it, it really isn't a problem now is it? The only i can think of is that they are made for the 94-97 accord and our upped weight may affect them. Otherwise, we all have it, so why worry?

 

I believe its normal to hear that psssh sound for the KYB's. I have the AGX's on my 93 accord and I hear the samething.

 

Hmm...Being that soo many of us have now stepped forward and confirmed hearing the same thing...then maybe it is normal to hear this. it's weird cuz i never heard this on my 97' civic.

Oh well...as long as I aint the only one.

 

i have kyb gr-2s... same sound over speed bumps... psssssh....

 

same here, kyb's with pro-kits

 

What you're describing sounds normal to me. I get that sound everytime I hit a bump.

I have the Pro-Kit/AGX set-up.

 

Yea,
After now hearing more than 10 members come forward stating the same with their setup I now feel a lil more comfortable.

Can anyone verify though that this is a symptom of "Gas" Shocks?