Front suspension banging

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Front suspension banging

Post by Joew85 » Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:12 pm

Hi I hope someone can help.i have a 2004 rs6 .it has coilovers fitted but over medium and large bumps it makes a harsh loud bang on both front corners as if the shocks are bottoming out.the front coilover shocks have been changed but no difference.i have check all arms and bolts I can see but I cant see anything obviously wrong.has anyone had anything similar.thanks in advance
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Ben_r1 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:02 am

Check to see if the steering rack is insecure or the bolt are loose
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by chunky79 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:15 am

Check the top suspension mounts.
Also, check your brake pedal for play.
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:21 am

Avoid bumps.
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by benh999 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:26 pm

chunky79 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:15 am
 Check the top suspension mounts.
Also, check your brake pedal for play.
What’s the issue with brake pedal play?
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by chunky79 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:00 pm

benh999 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:26 pm
chunky79 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:15 am
 Check the top suspension mounts.
Also, check your brake pedal for play.
What’s the issue with brake pedal play?
It rattles and feels like you have a problem with the suspension.
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Joew85 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:45 pm

Ah this is a solid harsh bang.teally feels like its bottoming out
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by benh999 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:56 pm

chunky79 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:00 pm
benh999 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:26 pm
chunky79 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:15 am
 Check the top suspension mounts.
Also, check your brake pedal for play.
What’s the issue with brake pedal play?
It rattles and feels like you have a problem with the suspension.
That’s strange, I get that rattle/vibration on the driver side however I’m sure it feels like it’s the acccelerator that rattles?
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by chunky79 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:02 pm

benh999 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:56 pm
chunky79 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:00 pm
benh999 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:26 pm

What’s the issue with brake pedal play?
It rattles and feels like you have a problem with the suspension.
That’s strange, I get that rattle/vibration on the driver side however I’m sure it feels like it’s the acccelerator that rattles?
Grab your brake pedal and give it a tug, think you'll find there's a little play in it
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by chunky79 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:02 pm

Joew85 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:45 pm
 Ah this is a solid harsh bang.teally feels like its bottoming out
Did you replace your top mounts when you changed the coilovers?
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Joew85 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:14 pm

I didnt originally fit the coilovers but when I changed on the other day I didnt.they looked in good condition and were a tight fit into the upper carrier
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by ahoooga » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:21 pm

Joew85 wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 19, 2019 10:12 pm
 .i have check all arms and bolts I can see but I cant see anything obviously wrong.
Did you check all bushes as well ?
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Joew85 » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:31 pm

Yeah checked it all over no play has had new upper arms and carrier on the near side too
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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Daveperc » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:07 pm

Have you checked the springs? I broke one on the rear on one of these??

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Re: Front suspension banging

Post by Covkiller » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:09 pm

At least some fcukers banging :drink:
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