knocking , all 4 corners , slow speed only ?
14 June 2010, 08:35 PM
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knocking , all 4 corners , slow speed only ?
hi every1 , just bought my bro's '02 wrx sti prodrive and i have inherited a problem that didnt bother him , but drives me mad
. There is a knocking on all 4 corners , only at slow speed , even on my new drive (smooth) It doesnt do it over bumps , or when doing over 30ish. He said its a common problem , and its doing no harm , but i'd rather it didnt do it as i only drive it at weekends and it spoils my cruising !
All my other cars had lowering springs and knocked about loads , but i thought id be done with all that when i finally stopped driving 1.4s and bought a proper car
Any ideas ? dont mind what it is , just want it sorted !
. There is a knocking on all 4 corners , only at slow speed , even on my new drive (smooth) It doesnt do it over bumps , or when doing over 30ish. He said its a common problem , and its doing no harm , but i'd rather it didnt do it as i only drive it at weekends and it spoils my cruising !All my other cars had lowering springs and knocked about loads , but i thought id be done with all that when i finally stopped driving 1.4s and bought a proper car
Any ideas ? dont mind what it is , just want it sorted !
14 June 2010, 09:15 PM
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Sounds like you might have the dreaded knocking Scooby shocks mate. 
The Subaru shocks that came as standard are notorious for giving out and a knocking noise is normally an indication they're on their way out - all 3 of my Scoobys have had knocking shocks that have turned out to be knackered on inspection.
Is the car on the standard shocks or aftermarket?
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The Subaru shocks that came as standard are notorious for giving out and a knocking noise is normally an indication they're on their way out - all 3 of my Scoobys have had knocking shocks that have turned out to be knackered on inspection.
Is the car on the standard shocks or aftermarket?
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Last edited by Baron Sideways; 14 June 2010 at 09:16 PM. Reason: I can't spell!
cheers . thats what ive heard , but would they clunk randomly when rolling out of my newly tarmac'd drive ? im not convinced , it clunks as if im going over a bump with blown shocks even though theres no bumps !
14 June 2010, 09:38 PM
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Must say, I had knocking shocks on my current car and it was most obvious at very slow speeds, didn't have to be rough roads. As soon as I went over about 35mph or so the sound seemed to get lost in road noise. Best solution is to get them looked at and see what the deal is I guess. It's all part of the rich tapestry of owning a Scooby!
25 June 2010, 06:53 PM
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Yes mate they do knock on even the slightest movement, trust me. Mine also used to give a slight kangaroo "skip" at the rear end when I set off,
you defo have the shock problem and it will only get worse I'm afraid.
Coilover time!!
25 June 2010, 07:23 PM
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read another thread on scoobyireland about putting Lithium Grease on the shocks , i put the grease on them and its sorted ! there is a slight knock out of the rear left shock , which is probably buggered 
, but the others are fine.
, but the others are fine.
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26 June 2010, 03:41 PM
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