knocking, not coilover related

[AdamRoutley]

i have developed the occasional knocking sound at the front. it only occurs during hard driving, normally during turn in, and hard braking? any suggestions guys?

 

[james walker]

arb bushes, wishbone bushes, cv joint

any of them 3 will occur when hard braking and cornering.

could also be worn top mounts and bearings.

all are wear and tear and reletavly easy diy fix

 

[Willie]

I had this and it turned out to be the bolt holding the wish bone rear bush in place.
Even though this was fitted as per ELSAWIN torqueing guide.

 

[AdamRoutley]

would it be a good idea to upgrade the lot with poly bushes? if so how much am i looking?

 

[Willie]

Good idea for handling maybe not so for comfort

 

[cupra_r_04]

I had the same problem with mine,it turned out to be the track end rod.Have a look at it,might be your problem

 

[AdamRoutley]

Good idea for handling maybe not so for comfort

i already have the dog bone mount, so extra vibration wont bother me. plus coilies are coming after christmas! how much is the set?

I had the same problem with mine,it turned out to be the track end rod.Have a look at it,might be your problem

wouldnt know where or what to look at mucca

 

[cupra_r_04]

wouldnt know where or what to look at mucca [/QUOTE]

Haha.thought that alright.being honest with ya I didn't have a clue where it was either til my mate showed me.take it to a SEAT garage and get them to have a look at it.if needed get the part off SERE,cheap as chips and v helpful to deal with.As reguards the coilovers,I got a set of KW V3 from demontweekes for around £800 a year ago.can't fault them at all,bit stiff but v good handling

 

[LEE69]

Track rod end is on the end of the steering arm, that bolts to the hub and allows the wheels to be turned when you turn the steering wheel

 

[AdamRoutley]

wouldnt know where or what to look at mucca

Haha.thought that alright.being honest with ya I didn't have a clue where it was either til my mate showed me.take it to a SEAT garage and get them to have a look at it.if needed get the part off SERE,cheap as chips and v helpful to deal with.As reguards the coilovers,I got a set of KW V3 from demontweekes for around £800 a year ago.can't fault them at all,bit stiff but v good handling[/QUOTE]

i would NEVER go to the stealers.. i only let Midland VW touch my car! hes doing a deal on weitec at the moment, so i will probly go with those! i hate being on standard height, compare to how i used to have it!

Track rod end is on the end of the steering arm, that bolts to the hub and allows the wheels to be turned when you turn the steering wheel

i know where that is actually