You thoughts and advise please

I currently have have a standard STi shock on the passenger side and the KYB on drivers, not ideal i know but the std STI shock is only about 3 k newer than the KYB, I Have noticed a knocking sound coming from the replacement KYB (OEM spec),

Do these things knock as well ? i have checked to make sure there is nothing rolling around in the boot ! But it definataly seems to be coming from the drivers side shock !

Also how safe is it to drive with these knocking, i have about 1000 miles to do before i can get it in anywhere and don't fancy doing it in my daughters 1.2 punto

Regards Tony

 

Are you sure there isn't something loose - for example the damper shaft top nut?

It's impossible for us to comment on the safety or otherwise of you doing 1000 (or 1) miles with a potential suspension problem, as, obviously enough, none of us can look at your car and satisfy ourselves that it's nothing serious.

If there's any doubt, get it looked at.

 

Thanks for the suggestion I'm no mechanic but that could be a cheaper solution !