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Old 18 September 2006, 01:15 PM
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Hi guys i have a 03 blobeye STI and at low speeds there seems to be some creaking noise from the back of the car. I have hear that there has been problems with the supension on the early blobeye's. Please could anyone help me..

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Old 18 September 2006, 03:13 PM
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could be the famous rear strut problem... is it pronounced when driving slowly over uneven ground?
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It happens when driving slowly. I bought the car a month back from the subaru dealers and come with a 1 year warranty would this be covered??
Old 18 September 2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffchan
It happens when driving slowly. I bought the car a month back from the subaru dealers and come with a 1 year warranty would this be covered??
if it's strut failure then yes
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Had the same problem on my 53 STI. Took it to local dealer and they changed both rear struts. That was 6months ago and been fine ever since.
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thanks for your help guys

ill take it to the dealer and get them to check it out and hopefully they will get it fixed.
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