burgy_51_ Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 I defo think my back struts are away just with the noise comin from the back when going over a bumpy road, the advice im asking is will this afect the car if i dont get them soted for the ringtrip? , as im little short of cash at the moment and might not get fixed on time ,so will it be ok and still go on the ring or will it be too risky? Cheers John
badbaz Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 What noise John, it could be rear arb links or bushes, or is it the rear shock clunk - it doesn't affect the performance.
burgy_51_ Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 its sounds like the struts Baz , it sounds quite loud when it happens, thats good if it will be ok for the ring , im going to try get the set of coilovers when i get some money together.
badbaz Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 If it is the struts, they can be removed and regreased for a short term fix but because of the design the knock will return. Google it, it's well known - best to get it checked to be sure.
badbaz Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 If it is the struts, they can be removed and regreased for a short term fix but because of the design the knock will return. Google it, it's well known - best to get it checked to be sure.
burgy_51_ Posted August 7, 2011 Author Posted August 7, 2011 IM going to try get the car serviced for the 40,000 before i go so hopfully then it will get checked out .
corsa Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 Im paranoid about mine again so getting them checked when its in le garage . D
OddSock Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 mines was getting really bad until i had it on axle stands for a week while i got my wheels painted, soon as it was off the clunking has went away for now. But im the same, as soon as i get enuff money together coilovers r next on my list.
marko72 Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 Quick general question? How obvious is this knocking sound that ive heard about? Do you hear it all the time or only at certain times? Sometimes had a slight noise from left rear a year ago, wasnt very obvious and only heard it at very low speed over a gravel,rough road. Had it chkd and everything was ok. Since had rear droplinks and bar fitted. Everything ok. Just wondering thanks.
john_mchutchison Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 I knew mine went on my WRX when i bumbed down of a kerb, pretty obvious noise, so give that a try, Or you will know by the way the car seems to "float" a bit going round long bends so i personally wouldnt go near any track never mind the Ring, just my opinion. John
Badgerboy Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 its sounds like the struts Baz , it sounds quite loud when it happens, thats good if it will be ok for the ring , im going to try get the set of coilovers when i get some money together. Try spraying some white grease directly onto the shocker itself. Drinas RB320 makes the noises described and the shockers work fine so a quick fix that needs done say once a month is just greasing them by jacking up, pulling the shock cover back and spraying some grease on.
burgy_51_ Posted August 8, 2011 Author Posted August 8, 2011 Cheers for the advice guys ! Il need to get them checked out before I go to the ring !
Dougs Scoob Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Mine has been making the knocking noise when going over bumps for about a year. I tried the temp fix by spraying white grease but it sounded worse after. Is there any way I can check if the drop links are possibly the cause? Maybe movement in them when jacked up? Sorry im bit of a novice.
badbaz Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Mine has been making the knocking noise when going over bumps for about a year. I tried the temp fix by spraying white grease but it sounded worse after. Is there any way I can check if the drop links are possibly the cause? Maybe movement in them when jacked up? Sorry im bit of a novice. Better checking the ARB links when the car is in the normal position - on a four poster ramp for example
Dougs Scoob Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Better checking the ARB links when the car is in the normal position - on a four poster ramp for example Ok ill give that a try at the weekend. Cheers Baz
wrxcook Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 first off all sorry for hyjacking the post, i was wondering if any one could give me info of ngk spark plugs more to the point would heat grade 8 be ok to put on my04 wrx running 320bhp, i bought them spur of the moment without noticing the heat grades, any info would be great thanks
wrxcook Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 With the BHP you are running NGK PFR7B and 0.7mm gap Genuine NGK Iridium IX Spark Plugs (Heat 8) set of 4 The above is what ive bought are these no good at all or will they be ok in the car?
wrxcook Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 whats the part number ? the haven't arrived yet so dont know the part no, but have been googling them, what ive found is the are for cars that have been tuned to 60-150 bhp over standard or turbo cars over 1.2bar boost can any one confirm this
rig-pig Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 they should be fine m8 as the ppp STi runs on standard plugs ok
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