Centre gravity and my 997 GT3 creak
Discussion
My 997GT3 Gen 1 just turned 25000miles and the suspension started to creak when warmed up. The car is under warranty so went to my OPC who said it could be the lower control arms or steering arms . May be even top mounts. They were not sure. They suggested the steering arms first as that was the cheapest option. But either way it was not covered by the warranty and all GT3's make odd noises. I took it to another OPC and they didn't know what it was.
By luck I saw a thread on another forum where another owner Rohan had the same problem ,many thousands later and not fixed . He took it to centre gravity,who fixed it.
I contacted Chris at CG and he diagnosed the problem over the phone , although he would test drive to confirm. CG are a two and a half hr drive so Chris gave me details of a B&B .
I took the car to CG and after 10mins they had diagnosed the problem (DU bush in the bilstein dampers). Pete took these to Bilstein who rebuilt them while I waited. He then asked me what type of driving I did (number of track days , type of road use etc). He then set up the GEO accordingly.
The car is transformed I can't believe how good this car is and no creaking
I have no affiliation with the company but I would highly recommend them . THE BEST MONEY I HAVE EVER SPENT and it was under their estimate.
I stayed in the Chapel House B&B ,great food and very good prices. CG even picked me up and dropped me off, with plenty of tea while I watched them work.
Thanks again Chris, Pete, Holly and Jane
By luck I saw a thread on another forum where another owner Rohan had the same problem ,many thousands later and not fixed . He took it to centre gravity,who fixed it.
I contacted Chris at CG and he diagnosed the problem over the phone , although he would test drive to confirm. CG are a two and a half hr drive so Chris gave me details of a B&B .
I took the car to CG and after 10mins they had diagnosed the problem (DU bush in the bilstein dampers). Pete took these to Bilstein who rebuilt them while I waited. He then asked me what type of driving I did (number of track days , type of road use etc). He then set up the GEO accordingly.
The car is transformed I can't believe how good this car is and no creaking
I have no affiliation with the company but I would highly recommend them . THE BEST MONEY I HAVE EVER SPENT and it was under their estimate.
I stayed in the Chapel House B&B ,great food and very good prices. CG even picked me up and dropped me off, with plenty of tea while I watched them work.
Thanks again Chris, Pete, Holly and Jane
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