Suspension Problem?

[sti_steve]

Do I have a suspension problem? What I mean is if I turn sharp right or left (but more right) then I get a grinding noise like the arch is rubbing on the wheel?

It happens when the spring is compressed under load if I turn really sharp like a harpin so I'm not talking about normal street driving or B roads ect. I notice it alot more if I have passengers.

The car is still under warrenty with Grieves for another 10 months so would it best to get a mechanic out with me from there so he can check what it really is?

Advice is very much welcomed!

Forgot to add - Car is a 52 (2003) blob eye STi with prodrive

Edited April 20, 2009 by sti_steve

[grantr]

Do I have a suspension problem? What I mean is if I turn sharp right or left (but more right) then I get a grinding noise like the arch is rubbing on the wheel?

It happens when the spring is compressed under load if I turn really sharp like a harpin so I'm not talking about normal street driving or B roads ect. I notice it alot more if I have passengers.

The car is still under warrenty with Grieves for another 10 months so would it best to get a mechanic out with me from there so he can check what it really is?

Advice is very much welcomed!

Forgot to add - Car is a 52 (2003) blob eye STi with prodrive

Sounds like the same issue I had. Nobles swapped out the front struts for me when I had it. I'd just take it up to Grieves and get them to check it out, Nobles changed mine while I waited on it too.

[sti_steve]

Supposidly got the front struts done about 1 month ago after a poping/knocking noise. Possible that the shockies have gone hence the reason why they are weak on heavy load so the shockies cant take the travel so it makes the wheel rub with the arch?

[grantr]

I had mine back about 2 months after getting the struts changed as I was still getting noises, that time they changed out the rubber mounts and its all be ok since. Best bet is to ask the guys at Grieves, if they're anything like Nobles they'll be only too glad to help and as you've got the same warranty I have I presume wont be an issue.

[sti_steve]

Cheers for the advice mate. Hopefully meet up soon to see your grill as I think im coming round to the idea as it looks a bit bare without it! Could also protect the radiator if any boulders decide to bounce my way!

[grantr]

Cheers for the advice mate. Hopefully meet up soon to see your grill as I think im coming round to the idea as it looks a bit bare without it! Could also protect the radiator if any boulders decide to bounce my way!

At £200 for the grill I'd hope no boulders would be bouncing towards it! Give me a shout anytime if you want to get a better look at it. Any excuse to get out and drive it!