2 Hondas, 2 problems

[ProudNissanFreak]

First up is a 1997 Accord. Previous lowered it on Tokico's and such. Never had a problem until a few months ago. When ever you drive over ANY bump or make a turn, the passenger side strut makes loud popping sounds. Every single time. I removed the wheel, but couldn't see anything wrong. Any ideas?


Second problem. My 2003 Civic. Bought it in December, had no problems whatsoever. Recently (a week ago), it's been making scraping/rattling sounds from the passenger side. I can't really pinpoint it, but it seems to be from under the car. Weather's been crappy lately, so I haven't been able to go down under and check it out. At times, the sound will start out soft, then get progressively louder and go on for a mile or two before stopping. It's always random, too.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Pathy415]

For the accord: check tie rod ends and bushings and CV joints (very common on hondas).

Civic: Could be as simple as somethings loose that's scraping against something (tire scraping loose fender well plastic??) You really need to get out there and get under there and look. If you keep driving it you may create more problems.

[breadbox]

2003Civic :Make sure your catalytic converter is good. my cat died on my old SI and it sounded like a coffee can full of rocks ran my car.