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amayzlin · 08-28-2013, 12:56 PM

Thank you very much for this post. I recently purchased a 2013 FR-S with Five Axis Edition Kit. It includes the Body Kit, 19" wheels and Tein High Tech Lowering Springs (but factory OEM suspension).

http://www.fivead.net/edition-vehicl...cion-fr-s.html

I am not a professional or a racer, just an enthusiast, and I have to say that the ride is awesome. It has exceptional looks, it's fast, handles great - I am very happy with it. However, when I go over bumps, I hear knocking sounds from the front and rear wheels. I took the car to the mechanic, and he said that the sounds are the result of the lowering springs + OEM suspension/struts, and nothing can be done about the sounds until the proper suspension to support the lowering springs is installed. There's also a chance that the car is lower than by 0.9 (as specified in specs of the Tein Springs) What would you suggest I do? Do I just live with the noise, install different springs or get an aftermarket suspension kit? What type of suspension would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!

08-28-2013, 12:56 PM	#127
amayzlin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 2013 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you very much for this post. I recently purchased a 2013 FR-S with Five Axis Edition Kit. It includes the Body Kit, 19" wheels and Tein High Tech Lowering Springs (but factory OEM suspension). http://www.fivead.net/edition-vehicl...cion-fr-s.html I am not a professional or a racer, just an enthusiast, and I have to say that the ride is awesome. It has exceptional looks, it's fast, handles great - I am very happy with it. However, when I go over bumps, I hear knocking sounds from the front and rear wheels. I took the car to the mechanic, and he said that the sounds are the result of the lowering springs + OEM suspension/struts, and nothing can be done about the sounds until the proper suspension to support the lowering springs is installed. There's also a chance that the car is lower than by 0.9 (as specified in specs of the Tein Springs) What would you suggest I do? Do I just live with the noise, install different springs or get an aftermarket suspension kit? What type of suspension would you recommend? Thanks in advance!