Evening Gents , yes here is another , my RR Sport TDV8 HSE 08 Overfinch , has this KNOCKING from the front suspension , and it had got worse , mine noe has done 6000miles.

Spoke to dealer , LR of Canterbury , again said its normal , and once over (i think 27mph) the ARC cuts in and stops the noise , well today i was nearing 40mph and still KNOCK KNOCK !!

Going to call them on Monday to book it in , i read that by taking the "fuse" out relating to this cures the KNOCKING anyone tried it ?

Let me know , once you have stopped munching on that turkey sandwich !!

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Does by taking the ARC fuse out , stop the knocking ? and how will the car drive / handle with the ARC not working ?

thanks

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Morning , well just removed the 15amp fuse relating too the ARC system , and the results are a disappointing
No difference , yes it stopped the "knock" sound if you moved the steering left to right very fast , but that was it !!!

So i guess im gonna have to go to the dealer

how noticeable is this knocking RRS are afflicted with?

Was in the isle of man last week and noticed that there was a knocking when going over small bumps etc - but sounded more like there was play in the suspension? Is this the dreaded knocking or something else?

Well im going to call my dealer in the morning , and if i am right guys request the following

1. replace the two antiroll bar stirrup bushes

2. software upgrade "dvd 105 patch file 3"

3. new design ball joint ?

4 anti roll bar ?


Then it may stop this knocking , which has got worse over this week !!

People, removing the fuse is not a solution, yes it may reduce or subdue the knocking noise somewhat, but you will be effectively be removing the cornering capabilities of the car, cue FFRR.

If you do not mind the wallowing effect, knock yourselves out and remove it.

A more pro active approach would be to collectively do something, that something I am unsure off.

These links sum up the general feeling and also offer insight into the solutions offered by various dealers etc.

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic7227.html
http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic10650.html

In summary and not to be the bearer of bad news, there is no solution currently, there is however conclusive evidence that the problem is becoming more and more widespread. The boys and gals at LR are playing the cards very close to their chests on this one and we still do not have any forthcoming date for this most irritating and embarrassing of noises.  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

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bermyandy wrote:

how noticeable is this knocking RRS are afflicted with?

Was in the isle of man last week and noticed that there was a knocking when going over small bumps etc - but sounded more like there was play in the suspension? Is this the dreaded knocking or something else?

bermyandy wrote:

how noticeable is this knocking RRS are afflicted with?

Was in the isle of man last week and noticed that there was a knocking when going over small bumps etc - but sounded more like there was play in the suspension? Is this the dreaded knocking or something else?

Yep.....starts like that and gets progressively worse  TDV6 - gone
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Anyone with an 09 model suffered this?

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I some how think not yet.

I understand LR intend to put the DR system on the next lightweight aluminium version of the FFRR and I suspect that will be the first time we will see this problem engineered out of it.

Can't immagine they are going to produce a FFRR with an intended characteristic knocking suspension system.....

As to when the RRS will get sorted well...............  TDV6 - gone
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So I just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope I don't have an affected model I guess.

I'm not usually that lucky though. WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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Sorry I think that is the case at the moment. But perhaps someone in the know will post a more hopeful answer before you make your decision.

Having said that this an annoying problem, I still really love driving this car even with the fault. TDV6 - gone
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Alas the choice is made and I only have a few days left befor ethe vehicle is delivered.

Ah well I will wait and see - thanks for the heads up - I just wish I would have joined this forum sooner so i would make a fully informed buying decision. WINNER - 2009 Best Newcomer Award
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