1) It is supposed to move up and down, I get that part, but - and this is a big but, I fear - is it supposed to move sidewaýs?
Trying to find the "klacking" noise I´ve had from day one on hitting bumps (mainly front right) I have come to realize that the forward attachment of the upper wish bone moves several millimeters sideways when the wheel, or wish bone itself, is pushed backwards (right side more so than the left).
Pushing back on the mud guard is enough, actually.
Letting go gives a sound not far from what I described above.
Can this be right? Aren´t suspensions sensitive to this kind of stuff? Wear and tear, if nothing else?
This would be my best suggestion for the "klacking" noise, and I really want it gone.
And, yes, I have bump steer.
More:
2) something quite sharp is eating its way through the back rest leather at my right hip (center of car, LHD you know). What is that sharp edge, does anyone know?
3) Car not exactly up to spec when delivered, but the parts have arrived. Dealer recommended mechanic is on holiday.
4) Paint not up to standard here and there and will be corrected. Also, the "radiator" part of the cowl was glossy, not matte like the rest of the car.
5) Mechanical noises almost overpower the engine. Sibilant "pebbles in a tin can" noise from engine, loud noise from what I belive to be the bevel box and rattling from belt when engine braking. Mine was built in April and I can´t imagine what an old bevel box sounds like if mine is the quiet type.
6) Small oil leak front right fixed at first service.
7) Seat belt keeps twisting on me.
8) Thirstier than I thought it would be. Meter shows empty with 20 liters to go.
Very glad I read about the skip fire mode, as it would have scared the heck out of me. Quite a funky sound, though.
Even so enjoying no 674 fully! Smile wide. No regrets. Never had so many people wave and/or taking pictures.
Engine note darker, more burbly. It coughs, hiccups and f@rts... A lot of fun. Left exhaust much louder than the right. Normal?
Sorry for the long post.
Nik
