What's that f*cking racket

1. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

   #1 24th December 2010, 16:37

   When at a standstill if I turn the wheel, there's a single pop sound??? Any takers?
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 24th December 2010, 16:58

   Driveshaft/s ball joint/s.
   
   STEVE.
3. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #3 24th December 2010, 17:16

   broken front spring or top bearing mount
4. Matt-T Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Rednal Posts: 1943 Vauxhall Vectra VW Golf Mk4 Honda Prelude

   #4 24th December 2010, 17:18

   as above top mount or snapped spring. best have a look cause if its the spring could come down and rip your tyre
5. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

   #5 24th December 2010, 23:39

   Will do but doesn't cause a problem wen moving
   only wen stood, e.g. parking or reversing?? Sounds
   like wen you turn when your wheel is on a stone...
6. user_48250 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr

   #6 25th December 2010, 21:28

   Mine does this, mechanic who did service/mot/fitted new drive shaft for me said that the spring had been taken off/replaced at some point and it wasn't seated properly, nothing dangerous but just makes the popping noise as it releases tension that builds up at the wheel turns.
7. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

   #7 25th December 2010, 21:37

   Well I'm plannin a slam job some time soon, so will be
   Needing new front shocks/springs so I'll sort it then. Cheers
   For the help tho fella.
8. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #8 25th December 2010, 21:44

   Makkie, give me a shout if you need it lowered mate, professionally lowered and torsion bar adjusted correctly for £90 all round.
9. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

   #9 25th December 2010, 21:48

   Id have to get u the shocks or springs for u to do it?
10. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #10 25th December 2010, 21:51

    You got it
11. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

    #11 25th December 2010, 22:04

    Is it a fairly good setup with just shorter srings on the front and a
    lower rear?
12. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #12 25th December 2010, 22:08

    Not always, the shocks wont last forever... how long is a peice of string?
    
    You're usually best getting better shocks but there's no law out there to tell you that you have too.
13. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

    #13 25th December 2010, 22:15

    Ok fella, well I'm on a majorly low budget (baby on the way) hence why I laid in the snow yesterday to fit my own exhaust lol. So thought some 60mm springs would do for now unless I can get a set off here..
14. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #14 25th December 2010, 22:20

    60mm is gonna push it, i'll say that now
15. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

    #15 25th December 2010, 22:27

    Why you say that? Was going to slam 60mm front and make the
    rear level, think it's about 70mm to level out???
16. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #16 25th December 2010, 22:32

    I mean you'll need better shocks from the start. The ride that low on standard shocks really isn't to be desired.
17. makkie_d L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 cambridge Posts: 85 01 plate saxo vtr in posiedon blue.

    #17 25th December 2010, 22:36

    Oh I see, hmmm well I'll keep my eyes peeled for a cheap set of shocks. If you
    hear anything give us a shout mate.
18. user_48250 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr

    #18 25th December 2010, 23:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KrisB I mean you'll need better shocks from the start. The ride that low on standard shocks really isn't to be desired.

    Yo, based near Heathrow so not mega far, might get in touch with you in february to get mine lowered. I'm looking for a sensible drop at front and rear while maintaining ride comfort, so nothing overly daft, thinking about getting 16's too. You have your own workshop? Which shocks and springs would you recommend?
19. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #19 25th December 2010, 23:49

    If you're on a budget the just get the spax vsx kit, fixed rate shocks.
    
    I do indeed have my own workshop
    
    I'm off to bed soon so feel free to visit my website... www.krisb.co.uk you can email me from there
    
    Kris
20. user_48250 Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr

    #20 26th December 2010, 01:32

    Ok, sound. Will contact you soon to get something organised for shocks, need timing belt doing too.
21. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

    #21 26th December 2010, 16:19

    Ok John, Look forward to hearing from you
    
    KrisB