Dam slight knock

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Neilb76
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Dam slight knock

Post by Neilb76 » Sat Apr 26, 2025 9:47 pm

Ok got this dam slight knock on when setting off and coming to a stop. Even when I turn slightly. Going over bumps and normal driving it's absolute fine. Only when I stop or set off

It's in kw coilovers so it's not the DRC

Had all the arms changed so they ate new checked everything is tight inc the suspension top mounts
Stage 2 mrc, Pre cats removed, Milltek Resonated, Bilstein B14 Coilovers, MRC De carbon, Deflapped MRC, RR 434BHP, Pandora alarm system, 8mm Rear spacers
Cold air feed, Refurbed caliper colour change, Carbon piller, Carbon dash ends

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by AndyBrad » Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:19 am

Ive had exactly the same issue. (running kw v3)

replaced all the arms etc and still had it. its settled down in a few months.

thought it could be the top mounts, I think half of it was a loose undertray and also pads in the caliper.

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by Neilb76 » Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:04 pm

AndyBrad wrote:
Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:19 am
Ive had exactly the same issue. (running kw v3)

replaced all the arms etc and still had it. its settled down in a few months.

thought it could be the top mounts, I think half of it was a loose undertray and also pads in the caliper.
It's just wired got it booked in this week at the garage to have a look. Nothing is loose that i can see. So will see what happens
Stage 2 mrc, Pre cats removed, Milltek Resonated, Bilstein B14 Coilovers, MRC De carbon, Deflapped MRC, RR 434BHP, Pandora alarm system, 8mm Rear spacers
Cold air feed, Refurbed caliper colour change, Carbon piller, Carbon dash ends

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by AndyBrad » Tue Apr 29, 2025 8:47 am

One thing to note.
When i had all the front arms replaced they didnt use new bolts initially. This caused a clunk going from forward to reverse.
squeaking is top mounts.
I had a rattle that i thought was the suspension and after months of fettling it turned out to be the dash panel under the bonnet.

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by AndyBrad » Thu May 01, 2025 8:25 am

oh is it through the fotwell?

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by Neilb76 » Sat May 03, 2025 9:42 am

AndyBrad wrote:
Thu May 01, 2025 8:25 am
oh is it through the fotwell?

Yes
Stage 2 mrc, Pre cats removed, Milltek Resonated, Bilstein B14 Coilovers, MRC De carbon, Deflapped MRC, RR 434BHP, Pandora alarm system, 8mm Rear spacers
Cold air feed, Refurbed caliper colour change, Carbon piller, Carbon dash ends

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by Neilb76 » Sat May 03, 2025 9:45 am

AndyBrad wrote:
Tue Apr 29, 2025 8:47 am
One thing to note.
When i had all the front arms replaced they didnt use new bolts initially. This caused a clunk going from forward to reverse.
squeaking is top mounts.
I had a rattle that i thought was the suspension and after months of fettling it turned out to be the dash panel under the bonnet.

It came with all new nuts and bolts etc, the garage still could not find anything loose
Stage 2 mrc, Pre cats removed, Milltek Resonated, Bilstein B14 Coilovers, MRC De carbon, Deflapped MRC, RR 434BHP, Pandora alarm system, 8mm Rear spacers
Cold air feed, Refurbed caliper colour change, Carbon piller, Carbon dash ends

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by AndyBrad » Mon May 05, 2025 3:54 pm

ah. replace the lower inner bolts and torque to spec. Thats what solved mine.

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by Neilb76 » Mon May 05, 2025 8:05 pm

AndyBrad wrote:
Mon May 05, 2025 3:54 pm
ah. replace the lower inner bolts and torque to spec. Thats what solved mine.
Sorry for being dumb which are them, lower wishbone inner ?
Stage 2 mrc, Pre cats removed, Milltek Resonated, Bilstein B14 Coilovers, MRC De carbon, Deflapped MRC, RR 434BHP, Pandora alarm system, 8mm Rear spacers
Cold air feed, Refurbed caliper colour change, Carbon piller, Carbon dash ends

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Re: Dam slight knock

Post by AndyBrad » Tue May 06, 2025 3:13 pm

yea thats what helped with mine. The bolts were stretched.

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