Odd noise during right hand turn post DP install

ksalih · 06-17-2013, 03:01 PM

Hey all, after my DP install, I've noticed an odd noise, almost vibration feel in the steering wheel when I make right hand turns. I did move the steering rack during the install, but obviously moved it back after the install was complete. Is it likely that I may have some bolts loose, or anything else related to moving the steering rack that might cause this noise? I don't notice anything obvious, but I'm curious if any others have noticed this post DP install.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-17-2013, 03:18 PM

Nothing to do with steering rack, everything to do with your downpipes hitting your sub frame.

You need to go back under the car and re-adjust for more clearance. (Specifically your mid pipes and you may need to rotate your downpipes to allow for more clearance too).

ksalih · 06-17-2013, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Nothing to do with steering rack, everything to do with your downpipes hitting your sub frame.

You need to go back under the car and re-adjust for more clearance. (Specifically your mid pipes and you may need to rotate your downpipes to allow for more clearance too).

Will do, but why only when steering - assuming that causes the DP's to hit the sub frame? I wouldn't assume they'd "move" when steering. Thanks for the input.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-17-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksalih

Will do, but why only when steering - assuming that causes the DP's to hit the sub frame? I wouldn't assume they'd "move" when steering. Thanks for the input.

Trust me

Just rotate the downpipes and or adjust mid pipes for more clearance.

Centrifugal force/Gravity are the reason. You should of course check steering rack bolts but that is unlikely the issue. I've seen this a handful of times and even chased the same thing on my own car.

ksalih · 06-17-2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Trust me

Just rotate the downpipes and or adjust mid pipes for more clearance.

Centrifugal force/Gravity are the reason. You should of course check steering rack bolts but that is unlikely the issue. I've seen this a handful of times and even chased the same thing on my own car.

Thanks Jeff

cwarren · 06-17-2013, 10:51 PM

+1

06-17-2013, 03:01 PM	#1
ksalih Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Odd noise during right hand turn post DP install Hey all, after my DP install, I've noticed an odd noise, almost vibration feel in the steering wheel when I make right hand turns. I did move the steering rack during the install, but obviously moved it back after the install was complete. Is it likely that I may have some bolts loose, or anything else related to moving the steering rack that might cause this noise? I don't notice anything obvious, but I'm curious if any others have noticed this post DP install. __________________ '2018 F87 M2 LCI \| LBB \| GC Camber Plates \| Ohlins R&T 90/190N/mm \| 18x10 et33 square 275/35 \| MPe \| Poly Transmission Mounts \| Recaro Sportster CS
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-17-2013, 03:18 PM	#2
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Nothing to do with steering rack, everything to do with your downpipes hitting your sub frame. You need to go back under the car and re-adjust for more clearance. (Specifically your mid pipes and you may need to rotate your downpipes to allow for more clearance too).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2013, 10:51 PM	#6
cwarren Captain 82 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	+1 __________________ ptf MHD E85 /Hexon rr550 turbo's/PRE custom intakes/CP / bms dp's/hfs4 / er fmic/PSS/spec stage 2+/kwv2/steveAZ stage 3 lpfp /m3 control arms/powerflex black/MF LSD /fuel it port injection
	Appreciate 0 Quote