leebottrill

Could be the thrust bearing or the single mass (if you have one) 

does it rattle when stationary? If so does it disappear when you put the clutch in? If so it’s either of the above potentially. 

Had a chat with the guys at Abbey and they said its a common problem with the HR. I'll get it in for an Uprev to clear the issue. 

Initially had the usual knocking at low speed. I had the upper control arms replaced (they were knackered apparently) and a right banana arm. That Knocking was all sorted. 

The car now has a knock (single thud) sometimes when I turn left, so when pressure is on the right wheel. It is also knocking when I wiggle the steering wheel when the car is off and stationary. 

My mechanics have checked it over and cant locate the issue. They said everything is tight.  

My issues seem to be endless with this car at the moment. Anyone know of any specialists around Cornwall/Devon area? 

Any ideas what could be the issue? 

Anyone experienced a slight jerk / hesitation in first and sometime second gear? Only low in the rpms. 
 

my car has always slightly done it but it’s getting a bit worse. 

Thanks for that. ZMANALEX has been very helpful. 
 

do my symptoms sound like a rack problem to you? 

Hi Guys, 

Been a while since I've posted. In the past this forum has been a massive help. 

My issue is as follows. 

Had knocking from the front drivers side and almost over night the steering felt overly heavy and wasn't pulling back to centre when driving. Also started making a squeaking noise from behind the steering wheel.  

My mechanics replaced Uppers arms and right banana arm and a few other bits then Had the car aligned. Knocking gone. 

Unfortunately the steering issue is still there. My mechanics are going to try replacing another ball joint, but i had a discussion with a reputable garage on here who said it might be the steering rack / Pump failing. Had anyone else had this issue? I don't want to replace something without being sure.   

I've been weeks trying to sort this and hit a wall!

It’s a HR. 57 plate. Roadster. 
 

it’s the rear wings that have started to rust around the rim. 

Hi mate. My air conditioning unit is apparently not working. How much for this part? 
 

also my wheel arches are starting to rust. Are these bonded to the car or can they be removed? (I’m a roadster) 

Looking for a used stainless exhaust. Cat back or Y pipe back is fine. A Cobra sport would be perfect. 
 

cheers. Lee

Out of interest, Do you see any issue buying a used Cobra exhaust? Its stainless so i'm guessing rust shouldn't be an issue? 

Thank ZMANALEX. As always you've been a great help. 

Lee

I Plan on keeping the cats that are on the car for now. Although one of them is making a bit of noise so will need to change them eventually. 

So if i keep the cats the exhaust should just bolt on? 

Quick question. Will a Cobra sport cat back system (Y+mid+back box) fitted to a DE bolt straight onto a HR? 

Lee

I haven’t see that thread. Why wouldn’t my mechanic know this? They have both test driven the car! 
 

I can hear the noise when driving. But don’t know what components are causing the noise. I’ll check the thread. 

I totally trust my Mechanic. But I don’t trust the people who refurbished my wheels. The actual job they do is good but the quality checks afterwards are appalling. So much so that I’ve had three wheels refurbished for free because I was so unhappy. Now I’m wondering if they put the wheels back on as they should. I’m hoping I can have my brake discs pro cut and make sure back of my alloy wheel is clean and I should be good to go. 

Well, I’m not mechanic so I would never of thought to ask about it. You always assume that the people you’re paying know what they’re doing. My suggestion is this is down to the alloy wheel refurbish meant as it’s happened since then. 

Just had a good chat with a guy from EBC. he’s basically said everything you both said above. I’m going to talk to the garage that fitted them to check they did a run out. I have also had a refurb in January and he said that could be a problem if there is any excess paint or poorly fitted wheels. 
 

he said having them pro cut on the car is a good option.

im not fully sure what that is but from a quick google i'm assuming this would fall under a warrenty?

So the second problem with my car right now. 

My brakes have started juddering.  Had new EBC disks and pads a few months ago. what could this be? My old disks lasted for 8 years.  

Could this be a warrenty thing from EBC perhaps?

For a few weeks i've had some knocking from the front driver side. I've had the car into two garages. Both have road tested the car and can hear the knocking but on inspection they said everything looks good and tight. The second garage had a shaker plate but still couldn't replicate the noise. His conclusion was it was probably the shock causing the noise. 

Has anyone else had this or had shocks go? I'm still on the original 13 year old shocks.  

Also, is this a good excuse to upgrade the suspension? If so where do i even start with that?

Sold! Thank you

Over two weeks in and no fines yet! fingers crossed!!

So you don’t want them for £120? If not I’ll pop them on eBay and fb now? 

No way am I going to 100. They are Basically brand new. 

On 13/02/2020 at 22:42, LEVI-G said:

would you accept £120 and collect ?

Well I’ve had no interest so maybe I’ll take £120 for them?