206cc lowered front suspension knocking.

blackbeauty · Post by **blackbeauty** » Sat May 20, 2006 9:31 pm

I have just fitted a set of lowered springs to my girlfriends cc and since putting it back together there is a knocking from the front suspension whenever the steering is turned.

She went for a 50mm drop. If anyone can help pleeeaase! I can't take anymore of her slaps for messing it up!

Post by **GrandadMonkey** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:30 am

Hello BlackBeauty,

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry, I can't help with your problem. Don't know whether the lowering kit is of incorrect design or whether it has been installed incorrectly.

I don't really understand why people do such a thing anyway when the manufacturers have spent millions in developing their cars to perform properly in the first place.

Perhaps someone else who has carried out the mod can suggest where to look.

Best of luck, hope the bruises disappear soon!

Ron

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:15 pm

What springs were used?

It could be one of many things. Most likely is the drop link as they are disturbed when removing the dampers.
To check if it is the droplink at fault diconnect and remove it from one side completely. Go for a short drive and see if the clunk has gone.

Could also be a front ball joint as the hub is removed as well...or could be the top mount/bearing...

blackbeauty · Post by **blackbeauty** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:52 pm

We have used g-max springs. Will try the drop link and check the top mounts. If it is the top mounts clonking does anyone know how to stop it? Its an 04 plate car. Cheers.

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Thu May 25, 2006 8:55 am

I doubt it's the top mounts. Concentrate on the lower half of the suspension. Make sure the bolt holding the damper into the hub is tight as well.

blackbeauty · Post by **blackbeauty** » Thu May 25, 2006 9:02 am

Just to confuse things a bit more it clonks when you are stationary and just turning the wheel on the spot. Will double check all bolts again. Thanks.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu May 25, 2006 10:10 am

Sorry I can't help but Teddy is the guy on here with the knowledge along with 'reap'.

As for lowering, it's all about personal choice. The car as standard has a 4x4 look about it and even more so with the 1.6 if it has 15" alloys. It certainly makes the car look far better.