GreekMaxima

OK guys, when i do reverse (just when i push the gas pedal) i hear some strange
heavy noise front of my car... something under the hood... i have to worry about it?

NCTRNL

What does the "Heavy Noise" sound like? Is it grinding, rubbing?

GreekMaxima

I think rubbing but im not sure... i have this noise over a month... If im not wrong this noise started when i was hit a big bump with my car... but again im not sure!!

Maximax2

It's your FSTB hitting the manifold. Some of the guys have been able to successfully adjust theirs so it doesn't hit (and also doesn't crimp the driver's side washer hose) - I haven't, so just live with the noise. It's only when I hit the gas in reverse anyway.

GreekMaxima

I think you right... so i dont have to worry because it hits the manifold?

Maximax2

Mine's been on for about a year and no damage (in fact, no visible marks) on the manifold...

limsandy

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, it's the FSTB. No damage on the manifold on mine, but there are some scratches on my FSTB. So, I put washers to raise the FSTB a little.


~limsandy

jattmax

just dont reverse

NYC TAR

iTrader: (2)

did you know true race car don't have reverse.

gtbigup

I had the same problem, it's easy to adjust but like said b4 don't adjust too high or it'll sqoosh the washer hose. I think mine is pinching the washer hose a little but I don't care because it doesn't seem to be affecting the amount it sprays

Shaydz

iTrader: (2)

Here's what I did..
Dremelled a tiny bit off the bar and shifted the hose...

Pics on FTSB install/adjustment.

Ammi

iTrader: (26)

I have the same problem. I got used to it after many months of reversing out of my garage.