Suspension sounds on the 2018 Type R

[mmcglasson]

I have a 2018 CTR with about 3,800 miles. Occasionally I've noticed some sounds (which appears to be with the suspension) making clunking/clinking sounds. I've heard it in Sport and R mode. This doesn't happen often and I can't repeat it on demand. I've more so noticed it while breaking before pulling into the driveway (while slightly turning) at a speed of 1-5mph. Have any of you heard or noticed any weird sounds coming from the suspension? Is this normal for an adjustable suspension.

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[CTR_FK8_00436]

I have a 2018 CTR with about 3,800 miles. Occasionally I've noticed some sounds (which appears to be with the suspension) making clunking/clinking sounds. I've heard it in Sport and R mode. This doesn't happen often and I can't repeat it on demand. I've more so noticed it while breaking before pulling into the driveway (while slightly turning) at a speed of 1-5mph. Have any of you heard or noticed any weird sounds coming from the suspension? Is this normal for an adjustable suspension.

Yes, I’ve experienced exactly what you described, when pulling in the driveway. It immediately gets my attention, and is intermittent. I would describe the sound as a spring popping. I have 4600 miles.

I’m not worried because it does not happen often, and I expect it to get worse if it’s failing, and there’s plenty of warranty left.

 

[Rreedd]

Yes, I’ve experienced exactly what you described, when pulling in the driveway. It immediately gets my attention, and is intermittent. I would describe the sound as a spring popping. I have 4600 miles.

I’m not worried because it does not happen often, and I expect it to get worse if it’s failing, and there’s plenty of warranty left.

I don't think dampers are covered

 

[Rreedd]

I don't think dampers are covered

 

[TheBigG]

I don't think dampers are covered

Huh??

 

[02SilverSiHB]

I have a 2018 CTR with about 3,800 miles. Occasionally I've noticed some sounds (which appears to be with the suspension) making clunking/clinking sounds. I've heard it in Sport and R mode. This doesn't happen often and I can't repeat it on demand. I've more so noticed it while breaking before pulling into the driveway (while slightly turning) at a speed of 1-5mph. Have any of you heard or noticed any weird sounds coming from the suspension? Is this normal for an adjustable suspension.

I'm near you lol...I'm down in Pasadena.

Anyway, I used to notice this when I had lower miles and it was always upon leaving the driveway.

I felt like it was the tires, so stick in the drive way that it caused tension while turning...thus getting that sound.

I've been on my 18" Enkeis with all weather tires and never get that sound. So I'm guessing it's just the sticky tires causing this conflict with the suspension at low speeds/turns.

 

[02SilverSiHB]

Huh??

lol, exactly what I thought...crazy Canadians

 

[MYTYPE]

I have a 2018 CTR with about 3,800 miles. Occasionally I've noticed some sounds (which appears to be with the suspension) making clunking/clinking sounds. I've heard it in Sport and R mode. This doesn't happen often and I can't repeat it on demand. I've more so noticed it while breaking before pulling into the driveway (while slightly turning) at a speed of 1-5mph. Have any of you heard or noticed any weird sounds coming from the suspension? Is this normal for an adjustable suspension.

Just to confirm, does it happen after you've been driving a bit?

 

[MYTYPE]

So.....If it's after you've been driving a little bit, it's most likely your backplate behind the wheel. After driving it gets hot and expands. It then rubs up against your wheel when you turn. I had the dealership put a piece of foam on mine when they thought it was touching and the sound went away. If you can, flick it and see if makes that same sound.

 

[mmcglasson]

Just to confirm, does it happen after you've been driving a bit?

So far, every time that I've noticed it, it has been after driving home from work, store, etc.

 

[MYTYPE]

So far, every time that I've noticed it, it has been after driving home from work, store, etc.

Yeah, sounds like the back plate. It drove me nuts for a while, I thought front end falling apart. Have it looked at anyway, just in case. They might find something wedged up in there too.

 

[mmcglasson]

Yeah, sounds like the back plate. It drove me nuts for a while, I thought front end falling apart. Have it looked at anyway, just in case. They might find something wedged up in there too.

I will state that I haven't heard it for a while. Is this back plate an issue or just normal? Do I need to tighten something? I will state that I can't replicate the issue and it's more random than anything.

 

[MYTYPE]

I will state that I haven't heard it for a while. Is this back plate an issue or just normal? Do I need to tighten something? I will state that I can't replicate the issue and it's more random than anything.

My dealer put a rubber spacer on it, haven't had the issue since. However, many people have experienced the same thing. Maybe Honda can double up and issue the second gear crunch recall and a backplate recall at the same time....Hehe

 

[Brandondan1]

Does anyone get a front end clunk when going over speed bumps?

 

[_my.ko]

Once.

Does anyone get a front end clunk when going over speed bumps?

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