Had H&R Kit fitted now getting knocking?

truCido

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Dec 11, 2003
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I had a H&R Cup Kit fitted on Friday and now when I'm turning corners slowly e.g. pulling out of a road or driving around a car park I'm getting a knocking noise from the rear left and front left wheels.

When it happens its not a constant knock but just a one off knock.

What could it be?
 

gavthelad

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Nov 19, 2005
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strange that both front and rear are knocking at the same time? it might seem a bit random but have you checked how tight your wheel nuts are?
 

Pabs

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May 3, 2004
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You made sure all the bolts are done up tight?

My FK bolt came 1/4 of a turn loose - and was enough for the damper to move very very slightly - and was a rear D/S.

Once it was tightened, it went away :)

As for front - you checked its not too low, and hence fowling on the ARB?
 

truCido

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Dec 11, 2003
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Suppose I should check the wheel nuts. wouldnt of thought they would of left one loose :s I hope not anyway!!

uhhh not a clue Pabs!! You mean one on top of the strut came loose? The front I wouldnt have a clue to be honest however the kit was made for my car so it shouldnt be? and theres loads of people with it.
 

Pabs

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I thought the H&R kit were coilovers, hence adjustable? Now I've realised they are not :(

On the rear, at the bottom of the damper, there is a bolt that goes through the damper, with a nut the other side. Mine was very, ever-so-slightly loose. Caused an annoying knocking. It was possible to very slightly twist the damper when the car was in the air.

1/4 of a turn of the spanner - all sorted.
 

truCido

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No this is a cup kit its fixed :)

ahhh ok, ummm will have to get a garage to check that out I guess, I'm crap with suspension :p unless anyone in the Reading area would like a look ;) ;)
 

roderrs

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i had this really bad turned out the coil on the bootom of my fk had come loose:( i still get a slight knocking now tho
 
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