07-11-2016, 07:19 AM | #29 |
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I think some of us are describing different things here. It's definitely jarring and loud to hit a really big bump or deep pothole at any kind of higher speeds. It shouldn't sound like something is broken or making metal on metal contact though.
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07-11-2016, 08:21 AM | #30 | |
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The only person who treats that as, "it aint nothing, go put a tampon in" is a moron who's destined to leave this world shortly after yelling, "hey boys, watch this."
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07-11-2016, 01:10 PM | #31 |
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There is more rebound and compression in the 1LE than the SS. It is a much more aggressive damping map. The springs are the same, so this should not be a common issue.
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07-12-2016, 10:57 AM | #32 | |
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I kept taking it in, and eventually went for a drive with the srv manager. Just last week, they agreed that they could see inconsistencies from one side to the other, so they changed the right front shock/strut, AND IT'S PERFECT NOW!!!!! I'M SOOO HAPPY!!!! BTW, to someone who hasn't experienced this, it sounded like my suspension was about t literally fall apart. |
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07-12-2016, 11:06 AM | #33 | |
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In your case, it's a faulty strut. TAKE IT IN, AND KEEP PRESSING THE DEALER TO CHANGE IT. I can send you my work order to proove that I had the same issue, and now, it's 100% PERFECT. |
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07-12-2016, 11:11 AM | #34 | |
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As soon as I heard him say that he can hear 'body flex', I knew that they now know that it's not just in my head. They changed the strut, and I'm telling you guys it's 100% perfect now. So, TAKE IT IN PLEASE! IT'S NOT NORMAL, NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS! |
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07-12-2016, 11:19 AM | #35 | |
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The best way to avoid this from happening is drive around the dealer until you hit a bump that causes the strut to make that popping sound or bottom-out feeling, and make note of where that is (right lane, left lane, etc...). Then press the service guys to come with you, so that they don't just go searching for something to break the car. I'll send in a screenshot of my service order in case anyone thinks that it may help them get the work done. Also, I told the dealer (before we went out for the drive) that I'll even pay to have the strut just changed out to check and see if that solves the problem. They chuckled, and we went on the drive. THey still tried to tell me that there's no issue, but SCREW THEM. They didn't pay for the car, and they get paid to fix problems, SO DON'T LET THE DEALER CONVINCE YOU THAT IT'S NORMAL. It's not normal, and GOD only knows the damage that our wheel bearings and ball joints etc are taking. TAKE THE CAR IN, AND GET IT DONE! I'm typing in capital letters on these posts because I'm so upset that this is not a recognized problem, especially when we've ordered a vehicle that is known for it's suspension. Good luck, guys. DON'T TAKE 'There's no problem with the suspension, sir.' FOR AN ANSWER! |
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07-12-2016, 11:55 AM | #36 | |
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07-13-2016, 08:08 PM | #37 | |
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The best way to avoid this from happening is drive around the dealer until you hit a bump that causes the strut to make that popping sound or bottom-out feeling, and make note of where that is (right lane, left lane, etc...). Then press the service guys to come with you, so that they don't just go searching for something to break the car. I'll send in a screenshot of my service order in case anyone thinks that it may help them get the work done. Also, I told the dealer (before we went out for the drive) that I'll even pay to have the strut just changed out to check and see if that solves the problem. They chuckled, and we went on the drive. THey still tried to tell me that there's no issue, but SCREW THEM. They didn't pay for the car, and they get paid to fix problems, SO DON'T LET THE DEALER CONVINCE YOU THAT IT'S NORMAL. It's not normal, and GOD only knows the damage that our wheel bearings and ball joints etc are taking. TAKE THE CAR IN, AND GET IT DONE! I'm typing in capital letters on these posts because I'm so upset that this is not a recognized problem, especially when we've ordered a vehicle that is known for it's suspension. Good luck, guys. DON'T TAKE 'There's no problem with the suspension, sir.' FOR AN ANSWER![/ Can you send me a screen shot of the service order? Thanks.
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07-14-2016, 10:49 AM | #38 |
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I get the same thing if I hit a speed bump the wrong way... Sounds like the world is coming to an end.
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07-14-2016, 11:16 AM | #39 |
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I have the same thing happening !!! It drives me crazy! So much that when I do drop springs next month.. I'm also changing out the front struts !!!
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07-14-2016, 11:19 AM | #40 |
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Be careful with sounds. Not everyone in this thread has a bad strut. I have lost count of how many 5th Gen suspensions I have had apart and seen two, three bad struts at the most.
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07-14-2016, 12:24 PM | #41 |
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I've had this happen (mostly at highway speeds) and I just assumed it was caused by the type of bump. I've also noticed that over time, the nose of my car now stoops more under hard braking than when the car was newer. but it does still handle well.
Isn't there another way other than hitting a particular bump and listening for the sound to identify a bad strut on our car? It's not like there is much travel to push down and let go and see if it bounces like on older cars...
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07-14-2016, 12:42 PM | #42 | |
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