teh CL's.... Aspec RL
#206
Finally got around to replacing that damn axle..
Feels smoother but there's still a vibration, I'm guessing my wheels need to be rebalanced
Next up on the list is finally fixing AC..
Feels smoother but there's still a vibration, I'm guessing my wheels need to be rebalanced
Next up on the list is finally fixing AC..
#209
It's pretty straight forward, just glad I didn't have to drain the tranny fluid.
No, the TL axle was on back order so I just purchased an aftermarket RL axle locally. Still believe it would work but I'll have to wait till the other side goes to find out.
No, the TL axle was on back order so I just purchased an aftermarket RL axle locally. Still believe it would work but I'll have to wait till the other side goes to find out.
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I'm curious if the fact that you went aftermarket on the axle might be the reason the vibration is still there...
I've read that with the Chinese made ones, people sometimes experience vibration immediately.
I've read that with the Chinese made ones, people sometimes experience vibration immediately.
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Well, on my blue TL...
I noticed a slight improvement in the vibration when I did one side...then I realized the other side was some chinese junk too and I changed THAT one...then, the car was vibration free.
Does your vibration happen at low speed or high speed? If low...it's the axle...high is the balance on the wheel IMO.
I noticed a slight improvement in the vibration when I did one side...then I realized the other side was some chinese junk too and I changed THAT one...then, the car was vibration free.
Does your vibration happen at low speed or high speed? If low...it's the axle...high is the balance on the wheel IMO.
#222
The Gardiner definitely didn't help
There's land mines everywhere in the GTA, I avoid what I can but can't miss em all.
Front tires are 225/35/19. Don't know if they're repairable yet but for the money I might as well grab 10's for the front
There's land mines everywhere in the GTA, I avoid what I can but can't miss em all.
Front tires are 225/35/19. Don't know if they're repairable yet but for the money I might as well grab 10's for the front
#224
Got them balanced this morning & saw them first hand. Next season gonna jump from a 35 to a 40 series tire, more than likely part of the problem.
Really don't want to deal with vibrations but it's still a bit early for the winter setup..
Really don't want to deal with vibrations but it's still a bit early for the winter setup..
#227
My front passenger side axel is leaking grease -____- is it safe to drive like this? Also do our axles not have trany fluid in them? Just curious since you said you didn't have to train the tranny
EDIT: Sorry for the (somehow) triple post, but I did some research and now realize that there is only trany fluid on the inner side where it connects to the - trany. Sorry for shit posting lol
MOD EDIT: Cleaned it up.
EDIT: Sorry for the (somehow) triple post, but I did some research and now realize that there is only trany fluid on the inner side where it connects to the - trany. Sorry for shit posting lol
MOD EDIT: Cleaned it up.
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#229
Great work!! about to start on mine. Headlights are bugging me big time, what kit did you use to restore yours and how long did it last? still good? Thinking about retoring the front end (paint) and putting on an invisible bra. Too many truck stones out there. Any thoughts on this? what was your bigger bang for the buck changes/upgrades? THX!!
#230
Best bang for the buck was definitely the coilovers, completely changed how the car drove/looked.
As for the headlights, I went sanded them with 1500, 2000 & 3000 grit sand paper, compounded them, polished & waxed. Usually do it once a year.
Finally getting my recall done tomorrow morning.. .. & randomly my auto sunroof function starting working again..
As for the headlights, I went sanded them with 1500, 2000 & 3000 grit sand paper, compounded them, polished & waxed. Usually do it once a year.
Finally getting my recall done tomorrow morning.. .. & randomly my auto sunroof function starting working again..
#231
Finally got my recall done today which is some nice peace of mind.
Started the morning with "check starting system" which is fantastic at 5 am in the rain ... ended up that my alternator belt was slightly off. Slipped it back on, undamaged belt & drama free ever since.
...I can hear the winter tires calling..
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#233
Weird. Is it a design flaw on these coils that the locking nut keeps backing out? Not to sound like an idiot, but has the idea of changing said locking nut to another kind, like a nylock nut, been explored? My coil-over knowledge is admittedly little limited. Or are you thinking the coilover is failing?
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#236
Maybe it's as simple as this? I knew I read about it somewhere here
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#239
So i just gave the suspension a once over..
- Locking nut is tight
- Coilover is dry as can be ( )
- No balljoint play
- Outer tie rod has some movement (replaced last year )
- Inner tie rod boot is greased up
Assuming the clunk is the tie rod & more than likely need a new rack…
- Locking nut is tight
- Coilover is dry as can be ( )
- No balljoint play
- Outer tie rod has some movement (replaced last year )
- Inner tie rod boot is greased up
Assuming the clunk is the tie rod & more than likely need a new rack…