AndrewOW Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) I thought I'd start a new thread here, as I wasn't getting anywhere in Supra Chat! Ever since we had the strong wind a few weeks ago, I've noticed a new rattle/knocking sound coming from the nearside rear quarter panel area (inside car) when I'm driving. I've checked the aero roof, and its all done up tight. I also took the roof off the other day and had a scoot round town, and the knock is there, but quieter, so I'd imagine that the roof just amplifies the sound. The door seems solid enough, as I've now driven the car with the door open (Gem holding it), and with the roof off. Its not the door or the roof. The boot rubbers had been replaced by the previous owner, and I'm assuming its not them. The knocking happens over all bumps, especially over 'man-hole' covers etc. It certainly doesn't sound like a broken shock, as the handling is as good as it always is, and the knock doesn't sound 'metallic' or hard enough for it to be something like that. I'm having to drive with the volume up on the stereo, as the sound is driving me a bit bonkers! The boot does knock a little bit, but this weird sound is definitely coming from the passenger rear seating panel. I've removed the old speakers, as they were disintegrating anyway, but as I still can't get into the area easily, I can't have a good poke about. The weather hasn't been good enough to get that panel off completely (how easy would that be?), but would anyone have a clue on what it could be? Its infuriating to say the least! Edited July 21, 2011 by AndrewOW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thread revival.. but did you ever figure out what this was, as I have a similar issue after having a 2nd hand shock installed - and it is indeed driving me nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) I know this may come to you as a shock, but it's very likely your 'new' shock, shockingly enough. I put some KYBs on the car, and they were fine for about 6 months, then the rattle started again. Eventually I gave in, bought some CW Bilstein's, and haven't looked back (which is what I was doing a lot with the rattle!) Edited July 21, 2011 by AndrewOW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 May have to explore that route, it is rather annoying lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I've got the same issue. Turns out its a Knackered top mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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