Weird scraping/clunking noise when turning left

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  • TrackAddict
    Advanced Member
    • Jul 2007
    • 111

    #1

    Weird scraping/clunking noise when turning left

    Hey guys, I finally got my E30 race car on the track. I'm very impressed with it but noticed that during hard left turns I can hear scraping and clunking noises coming from the right rear wheel. The clunking is almost rythmic but goes away once I start to straighten out. It almost sounds like a tire rubbing and the car riding on the bumpstops but I see no evidence of rubbing on the tires. It did get worse as the day went on and I could feel the "drag" of the right rear wheel slow the car down more than what you'd expect in a turn. Steering feels fine and the car handles well. No bad manners.

    Does this sound familiar to anyone one? I plan on putting the car on a lift this Tuesday but would like to have an idea what the problem might be. Thanks for any insight.
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    Wheel bearing, half-shaft, or diff. You should be able to figure out what's wrong with the car on a lift.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • TrackAddict
      Advanced Member
      • Jul 2007
      • 111

      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie
      Wheel bearing, half-shaft, or diff. You should be able to figure out what's wrong with the car on a lift.
      I'm thinking wheel bearing or CV joint. I'll put her on a lift tomorrow. Here's a short movie clip of the car making a left turn.

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