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  1. #1 Car does a knock or a creak noise whenever you turn 
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    For the past few months my dads gxp at low speeds(parking lots n stuff,) whenever you turn the wheel or accelerate at low speeds or hit a bump while driving the car makes a knock or creak noise. You can feel it in the wheel and the gas pedal too. Anyone know or heard of this? thanks
    (sold) 1998 GP GT- ssm90'd. ported blower and lim, zzp fuel logs, l67 inj, 103's, zzp 2.5"dp, magnaflow mufflers, zzp plog, 3.8" ssm90 pulley, eibach springs, short db's
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    sounds like a CV joint or axle? I know nothing about cars but I do that all my hondas did that and it was always the same thing, not a real expensive fix I would guess less than $200
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    I had the SAME exact problem. Turned out it was the struts. Spotted me $500. That hurt the wallet. It's not a HUGE problem but I would get it fixed.
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    Oh really the front struts? Okay thanks il let my dad know
    (sold) 1998 GP GT- ssm90'd. ported blower and lim, zzp fuel logs, l67 inj, 103's, zzp 2.5"dp, magnaflow mufflers, zzp plog, 3.8" ssm90 pulley, eibach springs, short db's
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    Yep. Front ones. And i'm pretty sure my mechanic replaced one of the front strut mounts too.
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    Dont know if you have herd of the ISS.. intermidate steering shaft.... they will do the same thing a low speeds. it connects the steering wheel to power steering rack. Sometimes they just need lubed. GM has a special kit for it or others have use White Litium greese in the spray can
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    My 07 GXP does the same thing, but only everyo once in a while. Ill hold my 500$ for as long as i can :/
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    Is there any good aftermarket strut options out there. Bilstien, koni, ect. or is it best to stick with OE?
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    mine did the same thing until i took sway bay bushings off and greased them...noise gone
    2000 GT ,E85 powered, and still slow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberducky700 View Post
    Is there any good aftermarket strut options out there. Bilstien, koni, ect. or is it best to stick with OE?
    bilsteins are out there.

    most gawk at the price tag and jump for KYB GR-2's
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    bilsteins are out there.

    most gawk at the price tag and jump for KYB GR-2's
    sounds good, Don't really need them at this point in time but was curious.

    Quote Originally Posted by djrepoman View Post
    mine did the same thing until i took sway bay bushings off and greased them...noise gone
    Never thought of that but seams like a good attempt to save some money, especially if the struts are still good. I wonder if Lithium grease would do the same thing with out removing the sway bar.
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