Discussions relating to MX5 Tyre choice, Wheels, Brakes Suspension components and other items to keep you going around corners, stuck to the ground or stopping on a dime.
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Timmo
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by Timmo » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:15 pm
When I go over a small, sharp bump (i.e. the fairly smooth speed bump on my street), I hear a small 'knock' from the front of the car (i.e. suspension or steering related)
Any ideas what it is? Sway bar bushing? Top hats?
Ex: 1991 BRG NA6, 1998 White RS, 1997 Wine Merlot M Edition
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chris
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by chris » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:24 pm
Have you recently installed new suspension?
1 X Primera
2 X Silvia
1 X BMW E30
1 X Audi A6
3 X Mazda MX5 (1989, 1990, 1991)
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WideOpenThrottle
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by WideOpenThrottle » Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:41 pm
Mines got the same thing and i suspect its the eccentric bolts...one day i will cure it or find its something else!
Mines on the left side only.
1989 NA 1650
1998 NB 1800
2005 NC 2000
1990 Landcruiser
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Timmo
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by Timmo » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:51 pm
No, standard suspension (well, standard NB RS suspension which are Bilstein shocks and stiffer rates)
Ex: 1991 BRG NA6, 1998 White RS, 1997 Wine Merlot M Edition
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tomtikki
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by tomtikki » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:51 pm
I've got the same type of knock at the front left of mine, I believe it's from the spring shifting.
I keep meaning to pull out the shock and wire the spring in the top & bottom to see if that silences it...
I'm not crazy, my mother had me tested.
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