997.1 gt3 rattling / clunking sound left front when warm

[9971gt3]

Discombobulate said:

Everyone could be right. But I have done 60k in my car and had it happen twice - sounds just like yours - and control arms was the problem. The clue is that the problem isn't there when cold which it probably would be with drop links and top mounts. The control arm does get warmer, but most importantly has metals / ball joint that expand differently (the aluminium arm more than the steel bits) allowing movement when hot.

But the only way to be sure is to change the bits and see. Up to you where you start. Been there so know what it feels like

Mine was diagnosed by Pete at Center (sic ) Gravity. You could always try sending him the video..

Good luck.

One day I will have problems with the dampers also if thats not the problem. They are 120 punds each to rebuild and get the springload checked and topmounts checked at the same time at bilstein rebuild service. I start from there. Replacing the drop links are cheap as well.

Control arms are more expensive I think. Hopefully its not that

[Planetstank]

sounds like the shocks need refurb/replacing.
How did you get on?