Squeak squeak squeak

[prettyboyben]

My rear suspension, particularly the near side I think, has just started squeaking and groaning loads. Is there anything that's likely to be the prime suspect for making all this racket?

[rigga]

Could be the shocks themselves or bush's ........ suspension standard or aftermarket. ?

[prettyboyben]

It's aftermarket but I'm not sure what. :-S rubbish I know but it's what was on the car when I bought it. Just know they're not standard cos they're height adjustable. I'm thinking best thing is gonna be get it in somewhere to have a look. Where's my best bet near north London? I know str8 six are good but they're a bit of a trek away.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

prettyboyben said:

It's aftermarket but I'm not sure what. :-S rubbish I know but it's what was on the car when I bought it. Just know they're not standard cos they're height adjustable. I'm thinking best thing is gonna be get it in somewhere to have a look. Where's my best bet near north London? I know str8 six are good but they're a bit of a trek away.

Probably "GAZ"

[Alun450]

Gaz, mmmm mine are less than a yr old and I'll be fked if I can stop the nodding dog effect,I'd have thought it was bushes or broken spring if there's lots of noice and clanking I'd imagine. stop laughing at me silicone. Lol lol. Poxy things.

[Quietlybonkers]

Alun450 said:

Gaz, mmmm mine are less than a yr old and I'll be fked if I can stop the nodding dog effect,I'd have thought it was bushes or broken spring if there's lots of noice and clanking I'd imagine. stop laughing at me silicone. Lol lol. Poxy things.

I know nothing.......but to a numpty like me nodding dog suggests the springs are too strong for the dampers in some way.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Alun450 said:

Gaz, mmmm mine are less than a yr old and I'll be fked if I can stop the nodding dog effect,I'd have thought it was bushes or broken spring if there's lots of noice and clanking I'd imagine. stop laughing at me silicone. Lol lol. Poxy things.

I`m not laghing at you ! i had the pain of living with them for the whole of last year ..What makes it worse it the after sales service by one particular Gaz representative!!!

I`m sorry but three word answers from a mobile phone is not good enough !!!

Ok it killed me to spend that money on the Nitrons but they are bloody fantastic .

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 8th January 23:23

[LuckyLucky]

DAZ, have you noticed how similar your name is to GAZ, just saying .

[Alun450]

I know your not buddy, you mentioned it before I think and I thought Christ mine are like that!!!!???? So I learnt from it, he he, yes I have the (PRO's) race spring rate and I'm hoping after I've bent them abit on some track they might be slightly better. Is it nitrons that are the best ?

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Alun450 said:

I know your not buddy, you mentioned it before I think and I thought Christ mine are like that!!!!???? So I learnt from it, he he, yes I have the (PRO's) race spring rate and I'm hoping after I've bent them abit on some track they might be slightly better. Is it nitrons that are the best ?

No there not the best but they are good ,i have standard spring rates which come with the shock absorbers .

The gaz monos were good around corners , i think the setup was more for smooth race tracks ..400/500lb springs just seemed harsh..

[LuckyLucky]

So what weight springs are you running now Daz?

[Alun450]

Yes agreed smooth stuff there great, the higher the speed and more weight on them, they start to make sense!

[SILICONEKID340HP]

LuckyLucky said:

So what weight springs are you running now Daz?

Peter im not sure ,i know there nothing like 400/500 .You can order what springs you like but they will have to change the valves to suit ..I just decided i would rather have a nice ride on the roads..maybe they will not be stiff enough for track use.Just got mine of the shelf but no "nodding dog"



The girl i gave my bank details to sounded so cute



http://www.nitron.co.uk/shop/browsecategory/162/tv...

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Wednesday 9th January 00:09

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Quietlybonkers said:

Alun450 said:

Gaz, mmmm mine are less than a yr old and I'll be fked if I can stop the nodding dog effect,I'd have thought it was bushes or broken spring if there's lots of noice and clanking I'd imagine. stop laughing at me silicone. Lol lol. Poxy things.

I know nothing.......but to a numpty like me nodding dog suggests the springs are too strong for the dampers in some way.

You are spot on ! but when i sent them back they said they are damping fine ,that`s to be expected .

Two of the adjusters failed which they thought is exceptable .! Maybe with softer springs and the correct damping they might be good as Nitrons .

[LuckyLucky]

SILICONKID340HP said:

Te girl i gave my bank details to sounded so cute

There's no saving you Daz .

[SILICONEKID340HP]

LuckyLucky said:

SILICONKID340HP said:

Te girl i gave my bank details to sounded so cute

There's no saving you Daz .

It made me forget about the money ! she sounded lovely ..

[Alun450]

Bet she's a size 18 Miranda look alike!

[jamienshelly]

That would stop your nodding dog suspension

[Alun450]

Yep specially in the boot. Laugh.

[SX Boy]

You know what they say, Nice on the phone, add 3 stone!