Not sure if its from coilover or not, really annoyingly bad sound.

[EDM12T]

Hi guys, installed coilovers overs about 15,000 kms ago and have been recently getting this loud noise when i do a full turn to the right when i get to a cul de sac. Only happens when i turn right and its starting to get really annoying and not sure if its from the coilovers or something just with the car. Its sorta like a clicking/metal/ting noise not too sure how else i can describe it. Its definitely not scrubbing and/or touching anything when fully locked to right. My sway bar is also disconnected, however im certain the problem isnt from that. Anyone else facing this problem? Or may know what it can be?

Thanks heaps.

[HaydEn]

CV joint?


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[EDM12T]

CV joint?


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Yeah I've been doing some general research nothing specific about the car but about coilovers, and some say it could be CV joints, a failing axle or steering rack.. really confused, also the sleeve is still in piece with no grease/oil coming out

[EDM12T]

I should also say, I drive the car spiritedly, taking corners hard and all.

And just so others know, its a polo 1.2 tsi.

[nomadx38]

All I can say is that I believe its normal for these cars. I have no idea what it is exactly but when I turn hard right and then adjust the pressure on the suspension components (so go from forward to reverse, turn into a drive way go over a bump) it will occasionally make like a pop/thud kind of sound. I thought it was only my car (polo 1.2tsi) until one day I took my brothers car for a spin (also a polo 1.2tsi) and it did the exact same thing under the exact same situation so from then on I just count it as normal operation. It only does it occasionally so I'm not to concerned.

[bennjamin]

Hi guys, installed coilovers overs about 15,000 kms ago and have been recently getting this loud noise when i do a full turn to the right when i get to a cul de sac. Only happens when i turn right and its starting to get really annoying and not sure if its from the coilovers or something just with the car. Its sorta like a clicking/metal/ting noise not too sure how else i can describe it. Its definitely not scrubbing and/or touching anything when fully locked to right. My sway bar is also disconnected, however im certain the problem isnt from that. Anyone else facing this problem? Or may know what it can be?

Thanks heaps.

The suspension design uses a big bearing ontop - this rotates the entire shock with the steering. Because you have springs which sit flat either end on a flat perch below , the spring has a good chance of rotating with this steering movement.
As the spring is under quite some load (corner weight of the car plus forces) it can make some ugly creaking noises as the spring slips around.
You can rectify with spring tape , or tightening up the perch/es or even replace the upper bearing with a new unit

[EDM12T]

All I can say is that I believe its normal for these cars. I have no idea what it is exactly but when I turn hard right and then adjust the pressure on the suspension components (so go from forward to reverse, turn into a drive way go over a bump) it will occasionally make like a pop/thud kind of sound. I thought it was only my car (polo 1.2tsi) until one day I took my brothers car for a spin (also a polo 1.2tsi) and it did the exact same thing under the exact same situation so from then on I just count it as normal operation. It only does it occasionally so I'm not to concerned.

Yeah its something along those lines, i will take a short clip of when im doing a u turn some time. Hope its nothing serious... and warranty covers it. Taking it in next week.

[EDM12T]

The suspension design uses a big bearing ontop - this rotates the entire shock with the steering. Because you have springs which sit flat either end on a flat perch below , the spring has a good chance of rotating with this steering movement.
As the spring is under quite some load (corner weight of the car plus forces) it can make some ugly creaking noises as the spring slips around.
You can rectify with spring tape , or tightening up the perch/es or even replace the upper bearing with a new unit

Hmm only happens when i turn right tho, however I can try using some spring tape. Where abouts do i apply this tape? Sorry for the nooby question lol.

[bennjamin]

Hmm only happens when i turn right tho, however I can try using some spring tape. Where abouts do i apply this tape? Sorry for the nooby question lol.

I would start by jacking up your front , taking off wheels and having a good poke around the suspension area and retighten everything if loose. Such as swaybar endlink nut , lower knuckle bolt , tie rod ends and spring perch/es
Also consider retightening your front subframe bolts....these have a habit of loosening up

DIY or pay some one to it - you should get it checked out !

[pontiff]

I too had something similar when I had mine, in but it went away when I raised the height, so i put it down to it being the angle of the cv joint.