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    Knocking from rear

    What eventually led me to the caliper was the noise went away when breaking so it could be worth feathering the brake a bit and see if it helps. I'd got very worried it was my rear shocks which are expensive.
  2. akiller

    Knocking from rear

    I had a similar knocking and it turned out to be the brake caliper bolts needed tightening up. When going over bumps the caliper was able to bounce and knock on the rim. It drove me mad for days!
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    Rear bumper foam inserts - how do these attach to the car?

    Just to give an update for anyone who happens to find this in the future, the starlocks worked a treat ?. it didn't solve my knocking problem but I eventually spotted the noise went away when braking. When I jacked the car up and span the wheel by hand I could the caliper clattering a little...
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    Rear bumper foam inserts - how do these attach to the car?

    Ahh, simple - thanks! Looks like all mine have worked their way off then. I've a load of starlocks in the garage so hopefully one of them fits.
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    Rear bumper foam inserts - how do these attach to the car?

    I've been on the hunt for the source of a really annoying knocking sound coming from the rear of the car whilst driving over bumps. Whilst poking around the rear suspension/springs I happened to spot the foam insert inside the bumper was loose. It's still sat on the locator pins but it's free to...
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    Stop tempting me :o, I'd quite like a bit more below 5k grunt too!
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    It didn't! Slightly late reply, but KTech took about three weeks to get it back in stock, then I took about two weeks to get around to fitting it, then forgot to post an update. I managed to fit it on the drive on jacks in the pouring rain (I was absolutely saturated and freezing cold when...
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    Heh no problem. I've ordered one now so let's see what it sounds like :) Stuffing a rag down the broken off pipe and cable tieing it to secure it actually silences the whole system amazingly well. Not sure it would pass the MOT though :D.
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    I see you're in Ambergate. I live just outside Belper towards Ashbourne. You might hear me drive through tomorrow on the way to my dentist (Ripley) :smile:. That Sounds like what I'm after then. Mind you, anything is going to be quieter than driving around with half my silencer missing...
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    Does it sound good when you're booting it? I don't mind a loud exhaust if I'm driving hard, but not when I'm sat on a motorway at 70 and it sounds like I'm in a bomber droning away! The other option is I could cheap out and get a second hand Miltek backbox. I've read their built quality isn't...
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    When I bought this car (off a friend) we hunted high-and-low to get an original Renault exhaust because the one that was on it had rotted. We managed it but it wasn't cheap or easy to get hold of and roughly two years later this one has gone too! I've kept everything else on the car stock and...
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    Stainless backbox replacement (182 Trophy)

    Hi all, Noticed my car sounding a bit boomy when I was half way to work this morning. Arrived to find one of the silencers had dropped off en route :confused:. I've done a search but come up with a myriad of suggestions. I want something quiet and not boomy for use as a daily driver (so no...
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    Wing mirror cover and glass (Trophy)

    Cheers guys, never thought to check eBay to be honest as I thought they'd be far too rare. I'll grab those as it's far easier than spraying it all up myself. The other driver didn't stop either! Not interested in claiming on the insurance but I guess I better notify the 101 just incase they...
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    Wing mirror cover and glass (Trophy)

    Had a bit of an altercation this morning with someone on on a narrow road. They were driving a bit too much on my side of the road and despite diving into the ditch they still managed to take my driver's side mirror out - cue a shower of red plastic everywhere:(. I imagine finding a Trophy red...
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    Complete coolant drain/flush without touching thermostat?

    heh I remember at the time thinking I wish I'd bought some of them. Struggled for ages with mole grips and pliers! Jubilee clips. So much easier to work with.
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