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Suspension is noisy when cold

TiCoyote

Ready to race!
Does anyone else find this? When the car is cold in the morning, I find that the suspension is noisy for the first few minutes of driving. Is there fluid in it that thickens up or pools at the bottom? Are there bushings that stiffen? Should I be worried about it?
 

torga

Autocross Champion
Totally normal, rubber just stiffens up in the cold. Once some heat/friction happens, bushings are happy and the squeaks go away.
Not the same thing that's happening, but it's akin to surface rust developing on brake dics; they squeak and grind for the first few stops until the rust gets ground off and you're good to go.
 

MrFancypants

Autocross Champion
Yeah my car has always made a lot of fun noises and creaks when it’s cold outside. Nothing to worry about.
 
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