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C5 - wandering delrin front spring adjusters, popping sound

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Old 06-13-2011, 11:11 AM
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Default C5 - wandering delrin front spring adjusters, popping sound

On a C5 w/the stock spring setup - has anyone noticed their spring adjuster bolts losing 1/4 turn after a few sessions? I am using Hardbar adjusters and noticed this.

I've also noticed a popping sound, many laps into a session (during a full throttle "turn" (a curved straight)), seemingly the same sound as the initial pop when the adjusters get seated, which occurs when I start driving after jacking up the car. Anyone experienced this and know what is happening?
Old 06-13-2011, 12:38 PM
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Old 06-13-2011, 02:05 PM
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Has this been verified by markings?
I've polished and lubed my lower arm where the adjuster rides to eliminate as much bind as possible and I've never had this problem.
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In addition to polishing the landing I also put a little wheel bearing grease on there when I ran that setup.
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I only noticed the adjuster bolt when I marked recently marked the bolt and saw it back off 1/4 turn from the initial setting

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