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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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There is a front end "thunk" on the passenger side front wheel best heard at low speed on bumpy or irregular road surface.
The sound has been there from new but now getting louder/worse. No front end accident or damage.
Any ideas?
having the dealer look into it this week.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 11:20 PM
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Type of car and suspension? Does it happen on all suspension settings?
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 11:24 PM
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Panamera GTS,
happens on all setting
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Yes my 2015 does that when I back out of the driveway with the wheels turned. When the turned front wheels go over the curbing it sounds like the ball joints are cranky. My 2011 did not do this.
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Old Oct 19, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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could be cold tires...
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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Same here, did you find out why from your dealer? I am bringing my car in tomorrow and see what's going on. Thanks
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Test drove with the mechanic today and can't duplicate that noise =( anyway i still have them to check if there's anything lose under the car, will keep posted.
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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could be worn bushings on the control arms
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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Went to Porsche of South Shore, they can't duplicate the sound...Don't know what to do next =(
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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There is a very useful thread here. Not sure if it the same issue you are having:

http://www.insanegarage.com/panamera...nter-bushings/
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