Very loud thump coming from rear suspension(KW V3)

SeeyaBud86 · 10-20-2011, 07:08 AM

I have searched the forum and found that some other people have experienced this problem, and have fixed it by re-adjusting their springs/compression.

If anyone else is experiencing this problem with the KW V3's, please share. If anyone has had this problem and fixed it please share.

**The sound is a very large "thump" that comes from only the rear when going over a short but high speed bump. My front goes over fine, but when the car comes down it sounds like the hatch is slamming or something. I know its not the hatch because I've made sure that it was before, and have had a forum member sit in the car while it happens.**

Thanks

sojirovskensi · 10-20-2011, 08:37 AM

well this won't help, but I didn't have problem with my v3

John@Z1 · 10-20-2011, 09:11 AM

Check all of the bolts and make sure everything is tight. Also check the preload to make sure it's not loose.

B&W_Evader · 10-20-2011, 09:47 AM

Check your sway bars too.

Check for scrapes under your car, maybe something is bottoming out.

SeeyaBud86 · 10-20-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

Check your sway bars too.

Check for scrapes under your car, maybe something is bottoming out.

Yea I double checked this. I thought it was my Amuse rear just hitting at first and its not. No dents/scratches.

the_student · 10-20-2011, 12:58 PM

Hey man...I had this happen to me and I was dropped on KW V3's in the '09 that I had. It actually was the spare tire that was loose. I don't know if it's your situation. But every now and again it would loosen up in my '09. So far my '11 is just fine. Hopefully its not something too crazy for you.

10-20-2011, 07:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Very loud thump coming from rear suspension(KW V3) I have searched the forum and found that some other people have experienced this problem, and have fixed it by re-adjusting their springs/compression. If anyone else is experiencing this problem with the KW V3's, please share. If anyone has had this problem and fixed it please share. The sound is a very large "thump" that comes from only the rear when going over a short but high speed bump. My front goes over fine, but when the car comes down it sounds like the hatch is slamming or something. I know its not the hatch because I've made sure that it was before, and have had a forum member sit in the car while it happens. Thanks __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

10-20-2011, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 19	Check all of the bolts and make sure everything is tight. Also check the preload to make sure it's not loose. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

10-20-2011, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 16	Hey man...I had this happen to me and I was dropped on KW V3's in the '09 that I had. It actually was the spare tire that was loose. I don't know if it's your situation. But every now and again it would loosen up in my '09. So far my '11 is just fine. Hopefully its not something too crazy for you. __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra

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10-20-2011, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	well this won't help, but I didn't have problem with my v3

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B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Check your sway bars too. Check for scrapes under your car, maybe something is bottoming out.