Single Knock under Acceleration

[Tom]

Hi all,

Is it normal/does your car knock once when you cause the car to jolt by accelerating hard from say, a coast.

So for example, the car is moving along at about 30mph in third gear with my foot off the throttle. Then I put my foot down and hear a quick, single, relatively loud thump coming from the back.

I assume it is pressure on the suspension or something.

Some my questions are:

1. Has anyone else experienced this?
2. What could it be?
3. Do I need to worry about it?

Bear in mind, I had new springs and wheels fitted recently.

Cheers!
Tom.

 

[FinlayJ]

Hi all,

Is it normal/does your car knock once when you cause the car to jolt by accelerating hard from say, a coast.

So for example, the car is moving along at about 30mph in third gear with my foot off the throttle. Then I put my foot down and hear a quick, single, relatively loud thump coming from the back.

I assume it is pressure on the suspension or something.

Some my questions are:

1. Has anyone else experienced this?
2. What could it be?
3. Do I need to worry about it?

Bear in mind, I had new springs and wheels fitted recently.

Cheers!
Tom.

Tailgate latch may need adjusting?!?

Mine used to do that until I tightened it.

 

[Tom]

Cheers mate. I'm not sure it's that, though...

Anyone else got any other suggestions.

 

[FinlayJ]

It may be worth a go before going further in depth. It's common on the 197's / 200's :001_rolleyes:

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11406

 

[Tom]

Cheers mate. Very helpful.