Hi All,

For months and months there has been a creaking/knocking noise, from both sides of the rear of the car, that has gradually got worse and now exists even over small bumps that are barely visible.

Yesterday someone put their ear to the suspension whilst I rocked the car. They said the noise sounds like its coming from the shocks and not the spring.

Last year I replaced my standard springs Abarth essesse springs - not sure if this could have caused any problems?

Ultimately though, if this is a shock problem, is it possible keep driving on them until after June when I will be investing in some coilovers?

Thanks in advance!

Sam

My mate had coilies put on his car a few weeks ago and he discovered that he'd been driving around on 4 springs - all the shocks were gone and he didn't even notice. Kwik-fit do a FREE shocks check which wouldn't do any harm.

If I was in your position I'd live with it for a few more weeks til you get coilovers - or use it as an excuse to get coilovers now

my mate works for quik fit so could probably get em looked it.

mate dont tempt me, unfortunately im on holiday next month but after that they're getting ordered

as long as it wont do any secondary damage leaving it?

Well your springs will be under a bit more force when going over bumps and the back of the car will recoil more - but the fact that they're Abarth springs so are stiffer (so less recoil) will be in your favour. As long as you don't hammer it round bends, I can't foresee any secondary damage. If it was the fronts I'd be a bit more worried but you will be OK

What coilies you going for?

Thats brill then, cant be forking out for anything at the moment!

Probably just the average £200 ones, either fk or JOM

I went for JOM myself, all's good so far (apart from a cracked front bumper but that was my fault for going down a bumpy country lane).

Will make a big difference compared to the abarth springs, enjoy

What type of differences..just height/comfort?

sammclean23 said:

What type of differences..just height/comfort?

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Less of both of those

f*** it only young once