Samwilde681

Cheers for that, All the bushes have been looked at which is why this is a real puzzler! thats great though, so helpful to have some advice! just sounds like the casing or something is loose around the shock itself. Ill keep driving it anyway and see if it gets worse, it doesn't seem to be. I will get it looked at again at some time though, its really annoying as its the only thing on the car thats not right.

So..... I have pretty much ruled out the noise coming from the cabin, Paul at MDZ did mention the shock mounts, does anyone think it could be this? as it sounds as though its coming from the drivers side boot area I am thinking this might make sense. Also how easy are these to get to? I assume they might be a bit of a nightmare but im hoping not! lastly if I decide to look into this what sort of cost are we looking at parts/ labour? Cheers again guys

Ha ha, oh well f£&k it then, could be worse volume up it is..... I should count my stars really, everything else is fine (touch head and croch region) but.... I will find the £&3rd one day

It so is....

I don't think my seat some up in the 159? I honestly can't find anything. Sorry snaky, not ignoring the post, you do mean the little rubber spring bits that pop the boot up yes? Thats my next stop, i too them out today but they seem fine, tightened them up again. My boot to be fair doesn't sit totally straight, the rhs window side lip is slightly out of place but there's no play when i press on it. It just doesn't sound like the boot lid. Maybe I'll try and record the sound? Lol.... I'll try anything.... Its the only rattle that really bothers me Earlier i asked the wife to listen out... She cant really hear it and her response was "that wouldn't bother me...." I feel like its mocking me! :/

Thats a good point, no Bose I dont think, there is no amplifier or Sub in the boot, but it does sound like that kind of noise, I really cant explain it, just like a snooker ball in a tupperware in the boot! thats pretty random I know but ive thought about it... alot... On a positive note, the standard stereo is pretty good I think! much better than the tinny rubbish in my Honda Civic! The worst thing is, unless im driving I cant hear it, or make it rattle, my brother is over on Sunday so ill go out for a spin and get him to drive so I can listen out... I am thinking though after doing some reading that perhaps it could be an issue with the shocks? I hear that some have a few issues. I bet it will be embarrassing when I find the little bugger

well, that was quick.... ok so the droplinks being replaced definitely helped, but.... the suspension being quieter just means the noise that was there is even MORE obvious. Its definitely a rattle from what sounds like the passenger side parcel shelf area or the boot. The guys in the workshop said the rest of the car was solid and couldn't see anything as did Paul at MDZ. So... this weekend the boot lining is coming off and im going to try and have a look at that parcel shelf...... so to update. Rattle 1: me 0 if anyone has anymore clues please do share!

This is awesome I love tips like this, with your permission ill share it with the guys over on the clio V6 forum also as that is a very common thing there too!

Welcome back dude nice looking car that, bit of polish on there? looks like you have decent beading. ( I know im tradgic)

for now....... cheers again all.

Ok so just heard back from the garage, it was indeed drop links, having both rear sides done to save for future hassle.. aaaaaand thats why I love car forums so much I hope this thread helps someone else out there sometime

Thanks mate, thats really great advice, much appreciated. Its in the garage today, its a good friend of mine so I know they wont take me for a ride.. Ill mention the spring bumps for sure as im always up for an easy fix! the more I drive it the more I think you are right about the drop links, I know very little about cars so having advice from you guys is awesome. Thanks again

To be fair after doing some specific reading about drop links you might be right, ill take it to the garage this week. Just at least gives me an idea of something to go with!

Yeah I said that to the chap and he checked it all out with me there and it was fine! I have a local indy which i normally use so maybe it will be more obvious now if its been there a while. It just sounds like its coming from the boot rather than the suspension. Its an odd noise, not like any other, as if a cover is loose or something.

Yeah I have had the boot carpet up completely and made sure the wheel is fitted down. We had the car up on the ramp at MDZ and we could literally see nothing loose at all. So bizarre! I bet its something really obvious lol