Cusco Street Zero A being Noisy...Normal?

[Norcalscionchamp]

So my cusco street zero A suspension is awesome but there a weird squeaks and groans that sometimes come out of the wheel well area... Is this normal with aftermarket suspension?...the install was done at my Toyota dealer but all instructions were in Japanese and Cusco basically told me I was pretty much S.O.L. For finding English instructions...the spec numbers for the equipment was readable though so I know all the hardware is tightened to spec...I'm a little disappointed that I am supposedly according to Vivid Racing one of very few people to have this kit in the U.S. and I am not getting any assistance with these issues...called Cusco twice in the last few weeks but no return calls...it's a tight race between the KWs and Cusco but if I find out that the kw doesn't have the same sounds I will regret that I didn't go with those instead...that being said the car has never handled better... Going auto-crossing tomorrow for the first time ever and will post some pics

[civicdrivr]

What sort of creaks and groans? A stiffer suspension setup will amplify noises and rattles in the car, but you shouldnt have any really noticeable noises. If anything, doublecheck everything that was touched and make sure its torqued to factory specs.



My new suspension doesnt make any noises that werent present with the factory suspension. Make sure all spring perches are tight and check for any binding.

[RiskyTrousers]

Heim joint top hats tend to be pretty noisy. Not sure if that's what you're running.

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[Norcalscionchamp]

Thanks for the info and the diagram!!!

[Spaztastik]

Originally Posted by Norcalscionchamp

"Cusco basically told me I was pretty much S.O.L." "I'm a little disappointed that I am supposedly according to Vivid Racing one of very few people to have this kit in the U.S. and I am not getting any assistance with these issues...called Cusco twice in the last few weeks but no return calls"

Thats a bummer, I got ahold of Cusco USA on the first try Tuesday night when I was puttin my coilovers on, and Kenji was able to answer my questions and translate for me.

The squeaks and groans you are hearing could be normal, or maybe the suspension bits (like sway bar endlinks and stuff) werent torqued down with the suspension under load. Mine had some nasty pops when turning at full lock after I first put the coilovers on, but I bolted everythin on in thhe air on a lift. once I drove it onto the alignment rack and loosened and fastened everythin again the pops mostly went away. Still some there, but I had the same issue on my car before I lowered it.

[civicdrivr]

Oh yea, good call. You should torque the bolts when the suspension is loaded, AKA on the ground (or ramps or lift). Its tough to get under there but the bushings will thank you for it.

[mechaghost]

Originally Posted by Norcalscionchamp

So my cusco street zero A suspension is awesome but there a weird squeaks and groans that sometimes come out of the wheel well area... Is this normal with aftermarket suspension?...the install was done at my Toyota dealer but all instructions were in Japanese and Cusco basically told me I was pretty much S.O.L. For finding English instructions...the spec numbers for the equipment was readable though so I know all the hardware is tightened to spec...I'm a little disappointed that I am supposedly according to Vivid Racing one of very few people to have this kit in the U.S. and I am not getting any assistance with these issues...called Cusco twice in the last few weeks but no return calls...it's a tight race between the KWs and Cusco but if I find out that the kw doesn't have the same sounds I will regret that I didn't go with those instead...that being said the car has never handled better... Going auto-crossing tomorrow for the first time ever and will post some pics

Did you ever get this resolved? I'm getting the same groaning/creaking/popping after installing RCE Yellow Springs

[Norcalscionchamp]

Yes after about 1500 miles the suspension settled and there are now no more noises... Happy camper