Front suspension

Captain Kremen · 03-11-2007, 22:35

My Scout seems to crash over speed humps, really sending serious shocks through the car as I come of the speed bump at anything other than a snails pace, from the front suspension. I am sure it is not meant to be like this, but I thought I would just see if anyone else has experienced it before I go and get it booked in for some warranty work.

Lummox · 03-11-2007, 22:37

How many miles you got on it?

Id check if its new that they aint left any suspension chocks in the front springs.

Jonno VRs · 04-11-2007, 14:23

You'd be suprised how often it happens

Captain Kremen · 04-11-2007, 21:24

4000 miles. Good point, although there is suspension complience, it is only when I am coming off speed bumps that it is bad.

Worth checking though, I'll have a look in the morning, thanks.

runboy · 04-11-2007, 22:06

That was going to be my suggestion. It happened to me a few years ago on a new Audi I had. I drove something like 1600 miles (I can't remember but it was a fair few!).

I mentioned to the dealer twice before on the third time they realised they had left the suspension blocks in.

dstev2000 · 04-11-2007, 22:10

Do the blocks totally immobilise the suspension or do they just limit the travel and act like really long bump stops?

If the latter it would explain why it isn't so obvious they are left in.

Lummox · 04-11-2007, 22:11

The clip into the outside of the spring locking the centre three or so coils together,

dstev2000 · 04-11-2007, 22:18

Every day is a school day at Briskoda

So there will be enough travel for everyday driving but god help you when it comes to speed bumps and pot holes.

Lummox · 04-11-2007, 22:19

One of our sales guys drove a demo sport for around 4k with the chocks still in. God knows how many people didn't buy one due to the harsh ride..lol.

dstev2000 · 04-11-2007, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

One of our sales guys drove a demo sport for around 4k with the chocks still in. God knows how many people didn't buy one due to the harsh ride..lol.

jdcorr · 05-11-2007, 12:38

I find my Scout quite firmly sprung and only marginally more compliant than the Passat Sport that it replaced.

How are you doing for tyre wear. At 6k miles my fronts have used a fair bit of tread...

Captain Kremen · 05-11-2007, 22:27

Can't seem to see a lot of tyre wear, but I will keep an eye on it as they do not look too cheap!

Oh, and I do not have suspension chocks in the springs so I will pop it into the local garage & see what they say.

My headlights are way too high as well - poor PDI, should have sorted that.

mdk1 · 06-11-2007, 09:35

Hope you get it sorted soon.

jdcorr · 06-11-2007, 12:12

I thought my headlights were too high as well. Took the car to the dealer who checked on the MOT tester and found them to be ok.

It will be interesting to see what the dealer says about yours.

patrol man · 12-11-2007, 18:23

sorry for delay in reply my scout does the same thing it's all most asiff the strut is bottoming out.

Captain Kremen · 12-11-2007, 22:33

That's it - glad it isn't just mine. Booked in for Thursday for that, the headlamps and I have a rear seat bolster come away from the seat, so I'll let you know the outcome.

jdcorr · 19-11-2007, 16:51

Ay ay captain. How did you get on at the dealer?

Captain Kremen · 19-11-2007, 18:20

Yep, sorry for not reporting back sooner.

No prizes however for guessing that there was no fault reported with the suspension. They are a bit harsh - odd that road reports never mention it, even when they take them off road.

streety · 19-11-2007, 18:45

My Octy MK1 4x4 used to bang and rattle like an old prostitutes bed over anything remotely rough. My mkII is much, much quieter. Could yours be an iffy steering rack if not a susp. problem. I know what your dealer says but if they can miss suspension chocks .............

03-11-2007, 22:35	#1
Captain Kremen Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front suspension My Scout seems to crash over speed humps, really sending serious shocks through the car as I come of the speed bump at anything other than a snails pace, from the front suspension. I am sure it is not meant to be like this, but I thought I would just see if anyone else has experienced it before I go and get it booked in for some warranty work.

03-11-2007, 22:37	#2
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Front suspension How many miles you got on it? Id check if its new that they aint left any suspension chocks in the front springs. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

04-11-2007, 14:23	#3
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Front suspension You'd be suprised how often it happens __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

04-11-2007, 21:24	#4
Captain Kremen Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front suspension 4000 miles. Good point, although there is suspension complience, it is only when I am coming off speed bumps that it is bad. Worth checking though, I'll have a look in the morning, thanks.

04-11-2007, 22:06	#5
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 541 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Front suspension That was going to be my suggestion. It happened to me a few years ago on a new Audi I had. I drove something like 1600 miles (I can't remember but it was a fair few!). I mentioned to the dealer twice before on the third time they realised they had left the suspension blocks in. __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

04-11-2007, 22:10	#6
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 39 Thanked 152 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Front suspension Do the blocks totally immobilise the suspension or do they just limit the travel and act like really long bump stops? If the latter it would explain why it isn't so obvious they are left in. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

04-11-2007, 22:11	#7
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Front suspension The clip into the outside of the spring locking the centre three or so coils together, __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

04-11-2007, 22:18	#8
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,848 Thanks: 39 Thanked 152 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Front suspension Every day is a school day at Briskoda So there will be enough travel for everyday driving but god help you when it comes to speed bumps and pot holes. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

04-11-2007, 22:19	#9
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,816 Thanks: 22 Thanked 658 Times in 554 Posts	Re: Front suspension One of our sales guys drove a demo sport for around 4k with the chocks still in. God knows how many people didn't buy one due to the harsh ride..lol. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

05-11-2007, 12:38	#11
jdcorr Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front suspension I find my Scout quite firmly sprung and only marginally more compliant than the Passat Sport that it replaced. How are you doing for tyre wear. At 6k miles my fronts have used a fair bit of tread...

05-11-2007, 22:27	#12
Captain Kremen Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front suspension Can't seem to see a lot of tyre wear, but I will keep an eye on it as they do not look too cheap! Oh, and I do not have suspension chocks in the springs so I will pop it into the local garage & see what they say. My headlights are way too high as well - poor PDI, should have sorted that.

06-11-2007, 09:35	#13
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,943 Thanks: 136 Thanked 120 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Front suspension Hope you get it sorted soon. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

06-11-2007, 12:12	#14
jdcorr Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front suspension I thought my headlights were too high as well. Took the car to the dealer who checked on the MOT tester and found them to be ok. It will be interesting to see what the dealer says about yours.

12-11-2007, 18:23	#15
patrol man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front suspension sorry for delay in reply my scout does the same thing it's all most asiff the strut is bottoming out.

12-11-2007, 22:33	#16
Captain Kremen Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front suspension That's it - glad it isn't just mine. Booked in for Thursday for that, the headlamps and I have a rear seat bolster come away from the seat, so I'll let you know the outcome.

19-11-2007, 16:51	#17
jdcorr Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front suspension Ay ay captain. How did you get on at the dealer?

19-11-2007, 18:20	#18
Captain Kremen Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front suspension Yep, sorry for not reporting back sooner. No prizes however for guessing that there was no fault reported with the suspension. They are a bit harsh - odd that road reports never mention it, even when they take them off road.

19-11-2007, 18:45	#19
streety Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 67 Thanks: 28 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Front suspension My Octy MK1 4x4 used to bang and rattle like an old prostitutes bed over anything remotely rough. My mkII is much, much quieter. Could yours be an iffy steering rack if not a susp. problem. I know what your dealer says but if they can miss suspension chocks .............

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