Creaking suspension under slow acceleration from stop... subframe?

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GroceryGTIer

Drag Racing Champion

• Feb 1, 2018

• #1

I watched a few videos and read a few things others have said. It's not bad, but it annoys me. Car has 47k on it and I just have the upper engine and trans mounts. Is this just the subframe needing an upgrade kit, or the OEM dogbone setup?

 

snobrdrdan

former GTI owner

• Feb 1, 2018

• #2

Usually the subframe shifts when cornering hard and will create a knocking sound

For your issue, I'd start with a visual inspection of the suspension bushings & all of the suspension components (like the sway bar links & top mounts, etc)

 

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GroceryGTIer

Drag Racing Champion

• Feb 2, 2018

• #3

At 47k miles too lol the only car you gotta replace EVERYTHING before it's worth it

 

DASVDUB

Drag Racing Champion

• Feb 2, 2018

• #4

GroceryGTIer said:

At 47k miles too lol the only car you gotta replace EVERYTHING before it's worth it

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Lol not everything.