Suspension Metallic scraping noises after kw v2 and eibach f&r install.

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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 03:44 PM
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Metallic scraping noises after kw v2 and eibach f&r install.

As per the title, I was hoping someone could shed some light before I send it back to the mechanic to determine the source of the metallic scraping noise that’s coming from the front of the car on hard left turns or when the front left wheels are driven over bumps (left wheels higher than right drivers side wheel)

noise doenst appear on normal driving nor hard right turns.

mechanic said they had to drop both front and rear subframes to get the sways in and I don’t know if as a result it wasn’t put back properly.

A quick visual inspection of the front wheel wells don’t identify any rubbing.

any help greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Just a quick thought.
Check the left front rotor shield rubbing on rotor.
Ive bent mine when removing the wheel.
Its real thin, can be straightened by hand.

Btw the subframes only had to be lowered slightly
to access the bars.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 04:25 PM
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Forgot to ask.
Which brand bars?

was it a dealer?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 04:28 PM
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Oops I didn’t notice the title.
Eibachs!! And Coil overs
maybe the top hat in the coil over.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2019 | 11:11 PM
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Thanks will have a look at the disc shield and top hats.
Forgot to mention I also installed front sway bar links (not rears as the ones I bought didn’t fit), powerflex front control arm bushings and underbody brace


maybe in hindsight I did too much at once ha.
car handles great, may need to tweak the rebound as it’s a bit too aggressive right now but damn it’s like a go kart now

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Oops I didn’t notice the title.
Eibachs!! And Coil overs
maybe the top hat in the coil over.
 
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