xlversatilelx

as i drive i hear something on the front left tire i think its hitting something but i dont knoe what? what should i do, sould i try taking it off and putting it back on, maybe its not aligned i dunno, any ideas?

specRX7_22

make sure the lugs nuts are tight, check to see if any suspension parts are loose, could be a cracked rotor (even tho that doesnt happen often on street cars), it could be 1000 things, that just too vague.

Project84

Definetly check the lug nuts! Check the suspension and have someone push down on the front end while you look. Check the struts and stuff and watch them move and see if they are ok. You can jack the car up and shake the wheel and see if the bearing or ball joints and stuff are loose.

inittab

Do you have aftermarket springs or wheels?

specRX7_22

jack up the front of the car and spin the wheel. if you hear the sound, its probably wheel/rotor/bearing related. if you dont hear the sound, its probably suspension related since at the moment there would be no pressure on the suspension. thats what i would try.

85RX7GS

iTrader: (1)

Well, common sense tells me to bend down near that tire and take a look around. Can't really help you much without physically being there.

xlversatilelx

aighte kool imma check tommore i thnk its the lug nuts thanks for the help

Manntis

Does the symptom occur when you're turning left? Driving straight? Parked at a drive in?

xlversatilelx

happens when i am going straight

mar3

iTrader: (8)

Are you applying brakes and hear a clunk? Or is it a general rubbing sound that gets louder or higher in pitch as you go faster?

gamble302

check for rocks or small children in your tire

Manntis

petite women, even

12aPwr

hey mar3 ive been hearing this lately it just started, but it only comes from the back and only when im really applying them what causes this?

xlversatilelx

its gets faster a nd faster as i go faster

Manntis

could be a warped or scored brake rotor / worn pads

lotsacars

Wheel bearing, perhaps? Could be your caliper hanging up a bit, too.

xlversatilelx

i checked everything, i found that the tire is hitting part of the suspension, does this mean i will have to get new shocks and springs?? wil this fix the problem

xlversatilelx

???????? any one ?????

mar3

iTrader: (8)

You have no choice but to buy an entire new RX-7 and park that one...

Manntis

your suspension is out of alignment or you're using the wrong size rims/tires

xlversatilelx

okay coool thanks im buying tokico shocks and RB springs will this fix the problem, it was perfectly fine before, so i dont think its the rims and tires, any other ideas, or how i can fix this???

Manntis

it might, or it might not, depending what's out of alignment. I've actually seen cars (okay, Chryslers) with loose bolts in the front crossmember! You may have touched a curb and bent a strut or something. If a rod is bent and you change your springs, the problem will still be there.

mar3

iTrader: (8)

Sorry, been busy dispensing lawful manners in TX... Do you have discs in the rear? The thunk is loose calipers or pieces missing (ie., not installed when put back together...) when you hear that sound from the front....not too sure what it could be in the rear if you don't have discs...get a buddy to lie back there for a quick session and see if he/she can narrow down the location...someone could probably answer correctly with that info on hand...

xlversatilelx

well i think this all happened when i jacked up the car, what type of damage if it were caused by jacking up the car? im really hoping it only the shocks and springs i dont want to go through any major damage

mar3

iTrader: (8)

Do you do any kind of racing or autox with this vehicle? If not, if it's just a daily driver that sees occasional hard street use, get a wheel spacer kit to move your rim out 1/4" from the struts or springs. You'll probably have to roll the fenderwell lips to stop any rubbing there if the car is lowered, but that's your cheapest fix...