...and I put playing cards in the spokes cos i liked the rat-a-tat noise they made as I freewheeled down the hill outside my house.

I'm less happy with the scarily similar rat-a-tat noise that seems to come from the front drivers wheel of my RRS, however.

I am a complete newbie to Range Rovers, and to the forum - but I have had a look around at some of the 'knocking noise' posts...I assume that this is the same issue (?!).

I wound the window down on a nice summer day, and heard the rat-a-tat/knocking sound when I braked. The steering wheel also judders when braking - I'm not sure if the two things are related. My current preferred option is to drive with the windows up so that I can't hear the noise...

Should I be worried? Vehicle is 2011 with 40k miles and full dealer history.

Thanks

(By the way, I've just seen an old rusty Raleigh Chopper on ebay for £800...wtf?!)

Get it looked at.....ignoring it might might the bill even bigger
Got a warranty? Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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Thanks - No warranty - just wanted to know if it was a common fault or if anyone else on the forum has had similar experiences.

I would still get it looked at... Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Sounds like a warped disc.

Wheels and brakes are safety critical areas, get this into a LR dealer or independent that works on these specialist vehicles.
I and other members would hate to hear of anything serious happening to another member through not checking out any faults.
Closing the window, so you don't hear the fault, is never a very sensible idea, (even on cheap and cheerful cars).  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

Thanks - am getting it looked at next week...will let you know...

Filbert, having re-read my comment, I may have come across a bit strong, I apologise, that was not my intention, and was just worried about safety not knowing what fault was.  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

I have a restored Fizzy lemon Raleigh Chopper

Filbert wrote:

Thanks - am getting it looked at next week...will let you know...

Thanks guys, good to know!

Oh, and your fizzy lemon chopper is cool and everything...but its missing the playing cards in the spokes! (which started this whole thing off!)