WR1 knocking, very sad day.....
16 August 2005, 03:00 PM
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WR1 knocking, very sad day.....
For today is the day Subaru lost a loyal customer of 6years.
After my dealer has changed
all four drive shafts
diffs
and tightened up the splines
there's still knocking coming from the rear of the car.
Not to mention the turbo been changed the first month,,,,,, mistake as it was engine noise due to a hole in the rubber bung in the bulkhead.
Over the last 3 months the car has been at the dealers more than it's been on my drive........... each time the car you get to drive is an insult to all scooby drivers, a brick with 4 wheels, something the pizza boy on his scooter can blast past................
So I dumped her on Saturday, trade her in was the way forward.
There's a lot to be said for after sales, which Simpson's fail to understand is very important.......
pick-up and drop off when the car needs to go in the garage
free coffee/drinks when your waiting around in the service area.
Magazines that are of this year, not that old that the latest cars to be released in 2000.
ps. anyone want a prodrive strut brace?
Clive
After my dealer has changed
all four drive shafts
diffs
and tightened up the splines
there's still knocking coming from the rear of the car.
Not to mention the turbo been changed the first month,,,,,, mistake as it was engine noise due to a hole in the rubber bung in the bulkhead.
Over the last 3 months the car has been at the dealers more than it's been on my drive........... each time the car you get to drive is an insult to all scooby drivers, a brick with 4 wheels, something the pizza boy on his scooter can blast past................
So I dumped her on Saturday, trade her in was the way forward.
There's a lot to be said for after sales, which Simpson's fail to understand is very important.......
pick-up and drop off when the car needs to go in the garage
free coffee/drinks when your waiting around in the service area.
Magazines that are of this year, not that old that the latest cars to be released in 2000.
ps. anyone want a prodrive strut brace?
Clive
16 August 2005, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jjones
oh the good old sti rear knock.
Wack wack wack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
16 August 2005, 03:46 PM
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Ok getting a little worried now as I have an 05 STi, only knock ive heard so far is coming from the steering column which im getting fixed no question aked tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by G.Mac
Ok getting a little worried now as I have an 05 STi, only knock ive heard so far is coming from the steering column which im getting fixed no question aked tomorrow.
Graeme
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16 August 2005, 04:09 PM
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it could be the suspension,
would not not think that Subaru would have a central knowledge database, with all faults that could be search from all dealerships for similar issue's that's happened in the past.
I think not, they are still in the *loody stone age............
we now know that if you want QUALITY YOU DON'T GO FOR SUBARU.
would not not think that Subaru would have a central knowledge database, with all faults that could be search from all dealerships for similar issue's that's happened in the past.
I think not, they are still in the *loody stone age............
we now know that if you want QUALITY YOU DON'T GO FOR SUBARU.
16 August 2005, 04:16 PM
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Hello there ScoobyTom, they think its a spring that needs upgraiding (from the Subaru faults database), the mobile Subaru Technition bod is also going to have a look as they asked if I could bring it in when he visits so will post a wee update tomorrow if its cured the problem.
Saying that I get this knocking/shuddering noise when turning either way on bumpy roads and you can feel it coming up the steering column
Graeme
Saying that I get this knocking/shuddering noise when turning either way on bumpy roads and you can feel it coming up the steering column
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16 August 2005, 04:40 PM
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I assume you had the shocks checked? I had a sticking shocker on a 03 STi which sounded like knocking. It got progressivley worse until I could actually feel it sticking! Not an uncommon problem I'm led to believe.
They changed both rear shocks (wanted to change just one but I created a scene!
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They changed both rear shocks (wanted to change just one but I created a scene!
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If it's anything like the test drive was then it's gonna be muchos
16 August 2005, 04:43 PM
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SCOOBYTOM: I also get a knock when ever i steer left either at speed or accelerating. It's there when i turn slow but not as pronounced. I have the top heat shield off the turbo as it's getting modified to fit over my 3inch decat downpipe. When it knocks its really pronounced and scares me for my cars life!! I have had her up on the ramps so many times but cant seem to see any where that could knock or shows signs of wear, let me know if you resolve it before me!!
16 August 2005, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by alloy
SCOOBYTOM: I also get a knock when ever i steer left either at speed or accelerating. It's there when i turn slow but not as pronounced. I have the top heat shield off the turbo as it's getting modified to fit over my 3inch decat downpipe. When it knocks its really pronounced and scares me for my cars life!! I have had her up on the ramps so many times but cant seem to see any where that could knock or shows signs of wear, let me know if you resolve it before me!!
16 August 2005, 05:22 PM
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Aftersales!! Important part of a dealership i thought but some of the dealers don't seem to think that..
I'm still waiting a response from my local dealer after contacting them and subaru uk.Wonder how many weeks are going to go by!! The next time the dealership hears from me will be with a transfer of warranty form..
Sorry to hear you had so many problems on an awesome piece of kit ScoobyTom....
Mark.
I'm still waiting a response from my local dealer after contacting them and subaru uk.Wonder how many weeks are going to go by!! The next time the dealership hears from me will be with a transfer of warranty form..
Sorry to hear you had so many problems on an awesome piece of kit ScoobyTom....
Mark.
16 August 2005, 05:41 PM
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fiskens in forfar and stan palmers in carlisle-spot on servicing sales and after sales banter/drinks/vids-could not fault either
is knocking wheel bearings-mine got done under warranty
shame you are selling car ?try different dealer or get louder exhaust so you do not hear knocking,to be honest for a "new" car that is a lot to be replaced ?a friday afternoon car possibly
martin
is knocking wheel bearings-mine got done under warranty
shame you are selling car ?try different dealer or get louder exhaust so you do not hear knocking,to be honest for a "new" car that is a lot to be replaced ?a friday afternoon car possibly
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16 August 2005, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Clive the Brave
Over the last 3 months the car has been at the dealers more than it's been on my drive........... each time the car you get to drive is an insult to all scooby drivers, a brick with 4 wheels, something the pizza boy on his scooter can blast past................
hope thinsgs work out for you
16 August 2005, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Clive the Brave
..each time the car you get to drive is an insult to all scooby drivers, a brick with 4 wheels, something the pizza boy on his scooter can blast past................
Its funny but I found it rather a laugh to see how much I could get out of it down the M4! Turn the Air Con on and it suddenly went backwards!
I did have a similar feeling though when I had my Nissan 200SX - for a couple of weeks I had the pleasure of a Micra - did think it must have been the most anyone had ever paid to drive one of them!
Neil
16 August 2005, 11:12 PM
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Knocking is probably the strut tops of the rear suspension, easy check is to jack it up under the rear diff and let the suspension hang,, drop back down and take for a drive, if quiet then thats it. Worked for me.
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17 August 2005, 07:43 AM
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I'd love the strut brace please 
If you're serious
It would appear your dealer uses my dealers code of conduct aswell.......
Kin useless. I am still trying to pay for a service done 2 months ago and they are STILL unable to get the invoice right.
There sales guy needs shooting as is by far and away the single most ignorant git i've ever met.
Sad to here it though matey. Best of luck with whatever you go for next.
If you're serious It would appear your dealer uses my dealers code of conduct aswell.......
Kin useless. I am still trying to pay for a service done 2 months ago and they are STILL unable to get the invoice right.
There sales guy needs shooting as is by far and away the single most ignorant git i've ever met.
Sad to here it though matey. Best of luck with whatever you go for next.
17 August 2005, 10:27 AM
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for the kind words of sympathy, it is a pity that due to the problems I've had with the car and the *loody pool cars "Proton" Simpons use has left a bad taste in my mouth....... I feel if I kept the car any longer all the parts would have been changed and I'd have a new car again......... what they don't think of is the time I have to take out to get the car to them and pick it up again.
Hi Bob,,,,, sounds a bit simple fix for Simpsons to work out, never mind the car goes this afternoon.
Iwan,,,, how's it going, hope your looking after your baby.......... we'll have to sort beers out when Ian gets back in the office.... he's always on holiday.
I traded the WR1 in with Mercedes, pick up the new car this evening when the tracker is swapped over...... Gone for the SLK 55 AMG, bit of a waiting list but I got this as a canceled order.....
p.s. the strut brace was sold yesterday.
Clive
Thanks for the kind words of sympathy, it is a pity that due to the problems I've had with the car and the *loody pool cars "Proton" Simpons use has left a bad taste in my mouth....... I feel if I kept the car any longer all the parts would have been changed and I'd have a new car again......... what they don't think of is the time I have to take out to get the car to them and pick it up again.
Hi Bob,,,,, sounds a bit simple fix for Simpsons to work out, never mind the car goes this afternoon.
Iwan,,,, how's it going, hope your looking after your baby.......... we'll have to sort beers out when Ian gets back in the office.... he's always on holiday.
I traded the WR1 in with Mercedes, pick up the new car this evening when the tracker is swapped over...... Gone for the SLK 55 AMG, bit of a waiting list but I got this as a canceled order.....
p.s. the strut brace was sold yesterday.
Clive