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Clunking front end noise??

Old Nov 25, 2003, 05:23 PM
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Clunking front end noise??

Alright, I know the Evo is a noise ***** and I can almost accept that, but has anyone experiened a clunking in the front end?

The problem is with the suspension. It mostly happens when there is uneven pavement or a sharp bump. The noise is faint but definetly there and only on the right front.

I have been to two different dealerships and they both tell me that is normal with the Evo. However, when I went for a test drive in the second dealerships "demo" Evo, oddly enough the sound could not be duplicated.....

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Old Nov 25, 2003, 05:25 PM
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Yeah I get that every now and then....its LOUD. It sometimes happens if i come around a corner really on the throttle and hit a bump....Scares me, but doesnt seem to cause any damage....
Old Nov 25, 2003, 05:31 PM
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Same here, right front makes that same noise. Hmmm....... I was going to have the dealership check it out too.
Old Nov 25, 2003, 05:33 PM
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"Dealer not able to replicate..."
Old Nov 25, 2003, 05:53 PM
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I have the same noise, I noticed it the first day I drove my car home from the dealership and pulled in my driveway. First thing I thought was they left the shipping blocks in, (forgot to check before I left the dealer) but they did not. I do still hear the noise probably 1 out of 5 times I pull out of my driveway, (usually when the wheels are turned?) I always take it slow but its a bit of a bump. Interesting to hear others have the same noise, I wonder if its a cause for concern?
Old Nov 25, 2003, 06:07 PM
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I also have this clunk...not very loud, but noticeable. I was gonna have 'em check it out...although I'm not gonna have much hope of them finding anything.
Old Nov 25, 2003, 07:51 PM
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yup, me too! Sounds almost like a loose strut or something.
Old Nov 26, 2003, 12:37 AM
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I had a similar noise, but it was due to the RMR downpipe hitting the RMR lower cross bar. I had to bend the cross bar to make it so it didnt hit when the enging was being flexed
Old Nov 26, 2003, 06:33 AM
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Yeah, I wanted the dealer to replace the strut simply because there was nothing else left to check. They (the dealer)are supposed to be checking with corporate to see if there are any reports of the noise and what the possible cause is. With the holidays, I doubt I'll hear anything till next week.
Old Nov 26, 2003, 08:07 AM
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I think everyone has this noise. I think it's more when there is a severe load on the suspension in the front, it makes this noise.

I've heard it and hear it myself often.
Old Nov 26, 2003, 09:13 AM
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I don't have it so it's not like every EVO clunks. I guess it's possible I just haven't noticed but I think I'd hear it if it's as loud as described.
Old Nov 28, 2003, 01:53 PM
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I have that noise also. (not to loud) It sounds like the stut mounts are going bad.
Old Nov 28, 2003, 02:52 PM
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lets try to narrow this problem down. Is it the 3" downpipe?? I have one.. Anybody wit a stock downpipe getting the same sound too??
Old Nov 28, 2003, 03:14 PM
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yeah i have heard the noise a couple times...has to be in a turn and hit a decent size bump.....stock downpipe here
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i hear a front end thump when i go over a speed bump too fast or sometimes when i take a fast corner. i'm sure if it is a problem it will get progressively louder. until then it doesn't seem to upset the car so i don't worry abou tit.

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