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Offline Rhyso

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #20 on: 17 May 2009, 18:39 »
does it happen when turning in one direction??

my passenger side spring snapped and it would only twang when turning right (if i remember rightly) - driving in a straight line and turning gently it wouldn't make a noise and the ride didn't feel any different

as a temp measure GSF sell springs for £27 or so - cheap enough to get you back on the road until you buy some new lowering springs

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #21 on: 17 May 2009, 18:53 »
i have already paid for the springs now, they should be here in a day or two.
im not convinced its the springs but still i could take your words for it..lol
as you said, ride doesnt feel any different and i havent noticed when it twangs...

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #22 on: 17 May 2009, 19:58 »
oh dear, it was indeed the springs..both of the front, i cant believe this is a common thing..
only had the car a week and the sh!t starts..
oh well, at least my new springs are on their way.

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #23 on: 17 May 2009, 20:01 »
oh dear, it was indeed the springs..both of the front, i cant believe this is a common thing..
only had the car a week and the sh!t starts..
oh well, at least my new springs are on their way.

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mine had rusted right through at the very top and when i had my Eibachs' fitted the other springs were going the same way! the drivers' side front was very close to snapping!

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #24 on: 17 May 2009, 20:04 »
Your be fine, mines lowered about 45-50mm and I have no problems going over any bumps  :smiley:

bet you would getting to mine. we have a " table top " one on unit  :lipsrsealed: :rolleyes:

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #25 on: 19 May 2009, 22:01 »
i got this fixed today, found out both front springs had snapped, i know one had been snapped for some time but the other had gone the other day as i was driving, it made an almighty ping :shocked:.
never mind though, got it lowered 35mm so it looks alot nicer i must get some decent dampers sometime to sort out the handling though as its a bit soggy...
can anyone here open me up a project thread?.. :huh:

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #26 on: 19 May 2009, 22:05 »
Pm JV  :wink:
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #27 on: 19 May 2009, 22:06 »
i did, a couple of days ago..lol

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Re: big twanging noise coming from F/N/S strut
« Reply #28 on: 20 May 2009, 04:24 »
he has been on his hols  :wink: