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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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speed bump rattle

Every time I hit the speed bumps on my block I can hear a rattle from the front end. What can this be?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Without more info I'd start by checking the front control arm bushings and motor mount.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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Front control arm bushing seem hard to change. Is this true? Is it worth going with alta? Whats easier to install?

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Those Megan coil overs look like they have the strut tower reinforcement plates. Is that correct? How do you like them compared to KW?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Maybe it is just a heat sheild or your exhaust hitting something. I would jack up the car, support with jack stand, crawl under the car, and pound/wiggle various items to see if you can reproduce the noise.
 
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