Help with new springs

[Spaceman]

Hi guys fitted a set of eibachs but gettin alot of noise bangin at front mostly i think have worked out i should fit bump stops what what ones is the question size material manufacturer? Any thoughts welcome and answers on a post card kiddes. lol cheers Moonman.

[clutdav]

Do you have a WRX or an STi and what age?  If it is a newage STi there has been a well documented problem with the Eibach springs not fitting properly and making a banging noise in the front suspension.  The WRX's don't seem to be affected.  Or at least that is what I seem to remember about the situation.  I am sure that someone will be along soon with the full story/answer to your problem.

I would recommend Prodrive springs if you want a nice complient ride and good handling or Tiens if you want to go really low and don't mind the more harsh ride quality.

Dave

[twofourdonkey]

Just changing the springs shouldn't mean you need bumpstops. It sounds like either the springs don't fit, or aren't fitted propally.

[Spaceman]

alright mate its a 55 plate wrx which if im right the front suspension is the same set up as the sti so this could be the prob so people with the sti and eibachs how did they sort the prob id heard that with the sti bump stops were fitted with prodrive springs to sort the noise.  any one got the story wi the eibachs on the sti ? 

[st3ph3n]

The 05WRX has the Inverted struts like the STI. Not sure if they are identical or not though. I have Teins on my 05WRX without any issues. The bump stops have to be modded though, it's in the instructions.

[twofourdonkey]

Bump stop aren't there to stop noises, they are to prevent the strut bottoming out. If it is bottoming out, the springs are the wrong rating, or too short.

I don't know whats wrong with yours, but bumpstops won't fix it.[]

[fraser_allan]

Sorry your still havin bother, did you not try what i said?as another two people have allready doe it and its worked.Fraz. 

[Spaceman]

alright bud aye a got some rubber and fitted to the bottom cup but think it needs better rubber or somethin also not sure where to put it. who else has done and ill ask them see if i can sort it. don`t worry tho fraz man it will all work out cool any ideas wheather puttin the plastic tubein that is on the rear ones on the the first couple of turns of the front springs would sort it? cheers greig

 

[scoobyseller555]

Greig i had eibachs on my sti easy fix is silicone in the bottom of the cups before fitting the spring,every impreza i've went out in with eibachs rattles its head off from the front end,this will fix it!

Gav

[Spaceman]

cheers Gav just so happens i have a fresh tube. more details tho please lol how much you put on and where did you just fill the bottom cup?or round the edge ot the cup? and di you allow to dry first? cheers Moonman