Noisy Octi 2 rs suspension

mcgyver · 05-07-2006, 03:33

Hi All,
I need some technical help with a suspension query please.
I am driving a 5 month old Rs with 5k on the clock. It has developed a loud hissing noise with a slight scraping/ squeaking from the front passenger side suspension.

I notice it when I am travelling slowly over slightly bumpy ground, or when mounting or dismounting speed ramps. It is definetly getting worse with every week that goes by.

I have mentioned it to my dealer and he said he is going to change out the Anti-Roll bar bushings firstly to see if this will cure it. I can't fault the dealership, but I feel the problem lies with a faulty shock absorber or spring.

I would really appreciate any help with this problem guys

cheezemonkhai · 05-07-2006, 10:20

I had fault ARB bushes and they don't hiss as far as I am aware :S

mcgyver · 11-07-2006, 07:12

I had the car back to the dealer. They decided to lube up the ARB bushing to see if it was causing the noise. One gentle press on the passenger side of the car, and the noise was still there.

They have agreed with me that the noise is coming from the shock and have decided to replace both shocks on the front. So, hopefully by this day next week it will all be resolved.

05-07-2006, 03:33	#1
mcgyver Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: castlebar, ireland Posts: 93 Members Car: 06 octi Vrs in Race Blue Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Noisy Octi 2 rs suspension Hi All, I need some technical help with a suspension query please. I am driving a 5 month old Rs with 5k on the clock. It has developed a loud hissing noise with a slight scraping/ squeaking from the front passenger side suspension. I notice it when I am travelling slowly over slightly bumpy ground, or when mounting or dismounting speed ramps. It is definetly getting worse with every week that goes by. I have mentioned it to my dealer and he said he is going to change out the Anti-Roll bar bushings firstly to see if this will cure it. I can't fault the dealership, but I feel the problem lies with a faulty shock absorber or spring. I would really appreciate any help with this problem guys __________________ SHAMOAN MOTHER F~#KERS

05-07-2006, 10:20	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,555 Members Car: Thanks: 111 Thanked 512 Times in 475 Posts	Re: Noisy Octi 2 rs suspension I had fault ARB bushes and they don't hiss as far as I am aware :S __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

11-07-2006, 07:12	#3
mcgyver Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: castlebar, ireland Posts: 93 Members Car: 06 octi Vrs in Race Blue Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Noisy Octi 2 rs suspension I had the car back to the dealer. They decided to lube up the ARB bushing to see if it was causing the noise. One gentle press on the passenger side of the car, and the noise was still there. They have agreed with me that the noise is coming from the shock and have decided to replace both shocks on the front. So, hopefully by this day next week it will all be resolved. __________________ SHAMOAN MOTHER F~#KERS

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