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h240sx
01-10-2009, 09:49 PM
today wheni came back from the store, i puleed the car into the garage and heard this knocking noise but didnt think too much of it. later on i went to hang out with some of the other guys around town, and as i was driving home i heard the noise and i would increse as i sped up, any of you guys got an idea to what might be wrong with the car?

Hawaiian240
01-11-2009, 07:05 AM
Where is the noise coming from? Front/ back, drivers/ passengers side?
Does it happen when you are turning left, right , both? Or maybe it doesn't happen when you turn?
Does it happen going forward/ back or both?
Does it happen when your suspension cycles? Like when you go over a dip or bump in the road?
Does the sound get louder or more frequent with speed? By speed I guess you mean car speed.

Probably something to do with your drivetrain, driveshaft, diff, half-shafts, bearings/spindles since it increases with car speed.
Do you have a limited slip? They make knocking noises.

Need more info.

h240sx
01-11-2009, 09:32 AM
its coming from the front left wheel, and i really cant tell what part is making the sound, i hope its nothing expensive. and it does it when the car is moving forward, and it does get louder and more frequent as the car speeds up

Hawaiian240
01-11-2009, 10:15 AM
Put the car up on stands and check the suspension, spindle and hub for anything loose.

Do you feel it in the steering wheel?