Low speed steering "clunk"?
06-30-2008, 05:47 PM
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When you're just sitting still, can you pull (or push) your steering wheel and feel/hear the noise? I have a similar issue if so. Seems like mine may need to have the lug that attaches the wheel to the column tightened.
06-30-2008, 06:21 PM
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I had a clunk and found by tightening the body to sway bar mounts eliminated the clunk. I've got a TRG sway on the front and the play was between the bar and nylon mount. So far no clunks.
07-01-2008, 01:24 AM
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My C2S makes the same noise when I turn the wheel at low speeds--and I can feel it slightly through the wheel. My mechanic at the Porsche dealer has gone over the suspension twice now and swears it's normal and absolutely nothing to worry about. Doesn't feel quite normal to me, though. Mine has PSS9s and M030(ROW) sway bars. The issue only appeared several thousand miles after installing the new sway bars. Frustrating.
07-01-2008, 02:31 AM
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Have you guys checked that ALL of your collars on your shocks are tight......
It has happened to me on more than one occasion - and when i say check - dont look - use the "C" spanner.
Simon.
It has happened to me on more than one occasion - and when i say check - dont look - use the "C" spanner.
Simon.
07-01-2008, 10:50 AM
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Mine makes a clicking noise from somewhere in the front when turning at very slow speeds (like turning out of or into the driveway). It's like someting is binding on something else. Is that what you're talking about? Mine didn't make that noise until I had the front control arms replaced. I need to take it back to my mechanic to have him look at it.
07-01-2008, 10:54 AM
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It doesn't sound like it's binding. It sounds as if one piece of metal is hitting on another. The only thing I can compare it to is the sound you hear at low speeds when your rear sway bar mount breaks so that the sway bar is bouncing on the broken mount. I had this happen on my 3.2. Of course, that sound is MUCH louder and behind you.
