Buddyclub N+ whistle sound when hitting small bumps

**E_Honda** · 24-02-2009 08:11 AM

I've only had the BC N+ in for a few weeks and i'm hearing a brief half a second whistle noise each time i hit small bumps, sounds like its coming from the front left damper. At slow speeds i can't hear it, although from say 60-100Km/hr its noticeable.

I don't know exactly how these dampers work but its like the damper hits the bump and is loosing some gas pressure and therefore giving that whistle sound as the damper compresses from going over a small bump.

Its difficult to explain but i think that gives you guys the picture of what I'm hearing.

**felixd** · 24-02-2009 09:14 AM

hmm where did u get it installed ? i think u should go back and tell the shop to get it rechecked cuz i havent got any problem with mine

**E_Honda** · 24-02-2009 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by felixd

hmm where did u get it installed ? i think u should go back and tell the shop to get it rechecked cuz i havent got any problem with mine

Got them installed at my local wheel and automotive centre, the guys have a good rap. (Wollongong tyres and automotive centre)

I guess i might have to take it to them to have a listen but it sounds like i got a faulty one.

**Crapdaz** · 24-02-2009 09:24 AM

Whistle or more of a thud noise?

**E_Honda** · 24-02-2009 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Crapdaz

Whistle or more of a thud noise?

definitely a whistle, almost like when a person gets winded and the air gets forced out of them, but making a really quick whistle sound

lol its such a weird way to explain it but its the only way that makes any sense

**aaronng** · 24-02-2009 09:50 AM

I get the same sound on my used set of Teins. I reckon it is the oil rushing through the valving.

**E_Honda** · 24-02-2009 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

I get the same sound on my used set of Teins. I reckon it is the oil rushing through the valving.

Either way, its not a normal functioning sound the dampers should be making. Especially considering mine is only a couple of weeks old and the sound only started yesterday.

**E_Honda** · 24-02-2009 12:59 PM

I told JDMyard about the noise and they said the following:

'IT is very normal to hear compression noise out of aftermarket suspension,
the air/gas is not leaking at all, just that the particular shock is making
more noise than the other when being compress/rebound.

you do not have to worry a thing unless the shock is not functioning
properly or leaking.'

So case closed i guess.

**Crapdaz** · 24-02-2009 01:49 PM

well for my tein mfp i get alot of thudding noises and rattling but thats because of pillowball mount construction and tein's shocks are slightly noisier.

Might just need to get use to.

**mreuro4** · 24-02-2009 02:49 PM

Hey all,
To get rid of some of the noises and feeling the rattles through the car body I have put some 3mm high tensile 'if you call is that' rubber between the top of the pillow mount and the car body. This has quitened things up alot and did not effect the ride or height. You could also spray some sound deadening in the shock well to dampen some of the noises. Cheers.
Luke

**aaronng** · 24-02-2009 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by E_Honda

Either way, its not a normal functioning sound the dampers should be making. Especially considering mine is only a couple of weeks old and the sound only started yesterday.

Actually, coilovers make much more sound compared to standard dampers or even aftermarket dampers. The reason being that the damping on coilovers is much stronger to compensate for the stiffer springs that coilovers tend to have. You can get the sound when new.

**tony1234** · 24-02-2009 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Actually, coilovers make much more sound compared to standard dampers or even aftermarket dampers. The reason being that the damping on coilovers is much stronger to compensate for the stiffer springs that coilovers tend to have. You can get the sound when new.

This is the main reason i went for shocks and springs.I can't stand squeaks and noises in a car.