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Knocking on front end
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I wasn't aware of that...I already ordered the PS4's a few days ago from BlackCircles.com, as they had a bit of a discount on them tyre's. I didn't see the PS5's available on the website though, otherwise I would have bought them instead. Maybe when the rears need changing, I'll move the PS4's to the back and buy some PS5's for the front if they're any good
So the problem is still there...After changing the drivers side ball joint and tightening the subframe bolts, it does seem a lot better. But the handling still isn't amazing (I assume that's down to the wheel alignment), and there is still a knock which sounds and feels like it's coming from the passenger side.
I ended up cancelling my wheel alignment as I would rather get this problem sorted first. I have new track rod ends which I haven't had time to fit yet, and I might order new subframe bolts as well. Then check everything again, for like the 4th time
But most parts are brand new now, on the front end.
I ended up cancelling my wheel alignment as I would rather get this problem sorted first. I have new track rod ends which I haven't had time to fit yet, and I might order new subframe bolts as well. Then check everything again, for like the 4th time
But most parts are brand new now, on the front end.
It's a pretty bad knock on bumpy roads (most roads around where I live are bad)...But I have new track rod ends any way, as most other things have been replaced on the front so I might as well replace them as well, before I get the wheel alignment done. I guess I'll fit them, and keep this post updated lol
I've been super busy, and the weather has been crap every time I get a chance to work on the car...So I haven't even touched the Cupra for a while 
I'm almost certain that the passenger side ball joint needs replacing again (it's about 7k miles old), so I have ordered some TRW ones which were recommended to me. From what I've been told they are an OE supplier for the main dealers, so should last a lot longer than the cheaper ones from my local part store 
I also still need to fit the Febi track rod ends which I will do at the same time as the ball joints, then get a wheel alignment and just hope that all of these problems with the knocking and what not has been fixed, finally. But it will probably be another week or 2 before I can get all those bits sorted.
I'm almost certain that the passenger side ball joint needs replacing again (it's about 7k miles old), so I have ordered some TRW ones which were recommended to me. From what I've been told they are an OE supplier for the main dealers, so should last a lot longer than the cheaper ones from my local part store I also still need to fit the Febi track rod ends which I will do at the same time as the ball joints, then get a wheel alignment and just hope that all of these problems with the knocking and what not has been fixed, finally. But it will probably be another week or 2 before I can get all those bits sorted.
Everything was tightened correctly (I double checked) when installed...But I'll check again. It does keep eating through ball joints as well though, so that could also be the/a problem
I was told to buy some TRW or Lemforder ones, so I went with TRW and received Delphi ones. The seller claims that it's the same company, just under 2 different names. Does anybody know if this is the case?I did a quick google search and couldn't find any link either...It's a proper company selling these ball joints (GSF-Car-Parts), and they told me that TRW bought out Delphi a few years ago so it's the same company, just under 2 different names
I don't believe it though, so they have offered for me to return the items free of charge (they will pay for the return postage as well) for a full refund. And I have already bought some Lemforder ones from CarParts4Less. Slightly more expensive, but they should be correct at least.I returned the Delphi ball joints and got some Lemforder ones from CarParts4Less...Can't really complain for £71 (everywhere else wanted at least £90). Was supposed to have 3 to 4 day delivery as well, as they wasn't in stock at my local store, but they arrived the next day. I just need to find the time to fit them now lol
I installed new Lemforder ball joints, Delphi track rod ends, and re-tightened the top mounts a few days ago (they were already tight but I did it any way)...I want to say it feels better than it was It still feels like something is knocking, BUT i do have polyurethane wishbone bushings, polyurethane top mounts, pretty stiff coilovers, and the standard wheels which have fairly low profile tyres from the factory. So a lot of what I'm feeling could just be bumps in the road. The last thing to do is get a front wheel alignment, because it was never perfectly in the first place but it's way out now Hopefully I can get that booked in for my next day off.
It still feels like something is knocking, BUT i do have polyurethane wishbone bushings, polyurethane top mounts, pretty stiff coilovers, and the standard wheels which have fairly low profile tyres from the factory. So a lot of what I'm feeling could just be bumps in the road. The last thing to do is get a front wheel alignment, because it was never perfectly in the first place but it's way out now Hopefully I can get that booked in for my next day off.Similar threads
