Knocking on bumps

][=][anson · Post by **][=][anson** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 1:05 pm

ever since i had my coilover fitted my car has made a knocking noise when going over bumps at the same speed i used to take the same bumps at with standard suspension. I usually slow right down for speed bump but there is still a knocking noise when the bump is hit, even at low speeds. this not only happens on speed bumps but in general driving if there is a dink in the road or something.

Basically all i want to know is should i be worried about this? and what it could be that is causing this knocking noise?

warrmr · Post by **warrmr** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:18 pm

if its the 16v then its prolly the ARB hitting the chassis. try raising the car 10mm or summat or buy a sports roll bar for lowered cars FK sell them along with mounts.

][=][anson · Post by **][=][anson** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:43 pm

ah riteo, i'll have a look under the car at the weekend see if there are and signs of rubbing/banging. Its both back and front btw

Tris · Post by **Tris** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:00 pm

Mine does the same

What coilovers have you got?

For some reason I think it's the top mounts on mine

][=][anson · Post by **][=][anson** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:16 pm

i'm running FK's down about 80mm maybe

Spunge · Post by **Spunge** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:11 am

dude did you fit the plastic ballbearing things back onto of ya fks?

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:12 am

Mines does this when turning corners at low speeds. Have been told that when you lower a car, it alters the position of the wishbones, and causes more pressure on the bushes! I'm just on my way down to the VW dealer to ask if they can confirm this!

Mat