Creaking and popping

[iamabiz]

So when I turn the wheel at low speeds there is a lot of creaking and sometimes a pop! I bought the car used it's a 2011. What is the most likely cause and is going to be a big expense? (Sorry if it is a stupid question)

[Mkid]

Sounds like a loose sway bar. Check your front suspension and make sure everything is good and tight.

[MTZL]

Maybe need to grease some area.

[Splattj]

Your car looks lowered. If it's lowered on springs/stock shocks it's been pretty common to have spring binding and popping. Not much you can do about that. Otherwise, check the above. It could be the upper strut mount needs grease or has failed too.

[iamabiz]

Cool thanks bro

[iamabiz]

Originally Posted by Splattj

Your car looks lowered. If it's lowered on springs/stock shocks it's been pretty common to have spring binding and popping. Not much you can do about that. Otherwise, check the above. It could be the upper strut mount needs grease or has failed too.

I think the struts are bad as a result of it being lowered. Will coilovers replace both shocks and struts? Is this a better route?

[RALM]

Originally Posted by iamabiz

I think the struts are bad as a result of it being lowered. Will coilovers replace both shocks and struts? Is this a better route?

Yes and yes

[iamabiz]

Originally Posted by RALM

Yes and yes

Thanks! I appreciate the help

[beretta_m9a1]

yup, prob the suspension, mine does the same thing, especially when its cold in the morning, >.<

[iamabiz]

Originally Posted by beretta_m9a1

yup, prob the suspension, mine does the same thing, especially when its cold in the morning, >.<

It sucks, now I'm conflicted. I wanted to spend money on intercooler and uicp but now might have to use it to go with coilovers or replace the struts.