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]

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

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.

[EDM12T]

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 !

Ill give it a crack mate, thanks for that!

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.

Hey mate, what exactly do you mean when you say you put it down to it being the angle of the cv joint? Thanks

[pontiff]

I just meant the angle of the cv in relation to the steering knuckle vs where it bolts to the transmission. Higher the car the straighter the driveshaft was. If I had the car too low you would get this rotational scrape/click noise but only from passenger side. Raise if a bit and if went away.

[gavs]

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.

Is it a single sound that only happens the once or is it repetitive and goes "click, click, click" while the wheels are rotating? Which side of the car does it sound like it's coming from? Why have you disconnected the swaybar? What brand of coilovers do you have? Are you also running aftermarket wheels or the original factory ones? Are there any other mods to the suspension and/driveline you have done?

I have clicks and thuds coming from the front of my car as well, most of which are the DSG, others that are from the springs and strut mounts when cold, some from th erear end because of the swaybar, others because the bushes are already on their way out. We need more details before we can help you out mate

[EDM12T]

I just meant the angle of the cv in relation to the steering knuckle vs where it bolts to the transmission. Higher the car the straighter the driveshaft was. If I had the car too low you would get this rotational scrape/click noise but only from passenger side. Raise if a bit and if went away.

Oh okay I understand now, yeah will definitely try it, im starting to think that it might be scrubbing... but its no where near as low for it to do so...

Is it a single sound that only happens the once or is it repetitive and goes "click, click, click" while the wheels are rotating? Which side of the car does it sound like it's coming from? Why have you disconnected the swaybar? What brand of coilovers do you have? Are you also running aftermarket wheels or the original factory ones? Are there any other mods to the suspension and/driveline you have done?

I have clicks and thuds coming from the front of my car as well, most of which are the DSG, others that are from the springs and strut mounts when cold, some from th erear end because of the swaybar, others because the bushes are already on their way out. We need more details before we can help you out mate

Hi Gavs, yeah its repetitive, only happens when im doing a u turn turning to the right, definitely coming from the front right side. Sway bar was disconnected as i dont have the adjustable sway bar links. They are aftermarket wheels 15" 6.5JJ. No other mods have been done to the driveline and/or the suspension. Coilovers are AP coilovers.. Its really starting to get to me, its a 6 speed manual so no DSG problems.. taking it to service within next week tho, gonna see what they say. Hopefully it'll be warranty work.

[nomadx38]

Oh it's repetitive...well yeah it's your CV joints. Could be the angle they are on and the are clicking or they could be badly worn (I hear this all the time on old Magnas)