abbas

Just want to know if other drivers hear a thumping noise when they drive over a bump or in a pothole? The noise appears to come from the trunk. Initially, I thought the noise was from a something I had in my trunk but since then I have cleaned the trunk and secured the wrenches that come with the car. I even thought that maybe the spare tire was loose or the wing on the car is bouncing off the trunk but they are both secured. I have looked all over the truck and can NOT figure out where this noise comes from?

Any idea?

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2006 S281Extreme Convertible - Satin Silver - #158
Saleen Watts Link Suspension ver. 2 - Pioneer AVIC-Z1 w/rear camera, H&R Coil over system, Maximum Motorsports Camber Plates, J&M billet rear lower control arms

dotbomb

It isn't the trunk. It is the suspension. No soft cushy bushings for us.

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1968 GT/CS Sold
2006 S281 SC #469



475 HP kit (more like 465), 3.73 Gears, "E" Panhard & Lower Control Arms

daydark

In the cold weather I have noticed that the suspension in the front is very VERY crickety and creeky when I go over speedbumps, etc. Like, embaressingly loud. In the hot it doesn't do it. Any idea if this can be fixed?

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2006 Saleen S281 #839
Saleen S/C @ 10 PSI (JDM)

SCT, C&L, ARH, Centerforce, Fidanza, Driveshaft Shop, CHE, BMR, LPW, Meziere,
MGW, Speed of Sound, Innovate, AutoMeter, Raptor,

Say When

Sorry,

SAleen is a so cal co. They don't test bushings in sub zero temps. It appears you guys are stuck with these noises. There is a recall on the front swaybar but does not sound like the symtoms you two are having.

SALEEN100

i have the same sound what is it sounds like the rear ends fallin apart LOL 600 miles and all the sound effects are starting

unclemilti

Yep- I have the thumping sounds. Its what happens when you have rewound springs and no suspension travel.

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2006 Black SC281 #1113
HIDS
3.73
Chrome rim upgrade

JDM 550 upgrade

sowaxeman

I've said it before many times, and I'll say it many more - I a firm believer that this is the price we pay for such a LOW and TIGHT car (suspension wise). I've come to accept them as normal characteristic sounds of such a fine automobile.

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1982 GT : 1985 GT 'Vert : 2005 S-281 #92

daydark

Ack sub zero no way! I'm talking sub 45 degrees or so. I know it gets that cold in Cali too, hell I'm in Texas! Can you guys expalin the "Thunking" sound more? I'm not sure that's what mine is. Mine is more like..... creaking... can't really explain it.

Also, what was the recall for the say bar for? What are the symptoms?

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2006 Saleen S281 #839
Saleen S/C @ 10 PSI (JDM)

SCT, C&L, ARH, Centerforce, Fidanza, Driveshaft Shop, CHE, BMR, LPW, Meziere,
MGW, Speed of Sound, Innovate, AutoMeter, Raptor,

S281_225

I have an aftermarket pan hard bar in the rear. So with all the squeaking, my driver's side tail pipe hits the bracket for the bar. I've had the exhaust modified twice. Nebraska gets real cold, so I get lots of noise. Just something you get used to over time.

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abbas

I really doubt it is the suspension... I mean you may be right but this really sounds like something is loose. Picture your spare tire not being bolted down and just bouncing around. It is that loud and notiecable.

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2006 S281Extreme Convertible - Satin Silver - #158
Saleen Watts Link Suspension ver. 2 - Pioneer AVIC-Z1 w/rear camera, H&R Coil over system, Maximum Motorsports Camber Plates, J&M billet rear lower control arms