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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Is it just me or my car but do these things creak like an old man? Relatively quiet on a flat surface but throw in rough/uneven pavement and the thing creaks and groans like I hurt it. Also wants to get a little sideways if you hit uneven pavement with moderate velocity. Seem to get a little thumping from the right rear occasionally. Any thoughts on this other than turn up the radio or get louder exhaust?
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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My 93 creaks at the right front. Nothing under there seems to be bad. But for the amount that she sits, I suppose some protest creaking is inevitable.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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They creak, moan and groan. All part of the C-4 monocoque chassis experience.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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You could invest in an X-brace. I don't have one myself yet but it has got to help with the "creaks" a bit. Everytime I drive up or down a curb I do cringe as my Vette protests with the all the creaking.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Check the grease in the ball joints and tie rod ends. Mine creak like an old ***** when low on grease, but perk right up when properly filled.
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It's OK of it creaks then? Mine makes more noise than a haunted house....
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Ya' get mine out on a choppy road and it's noisier than a Southern Baptist tent revival. Probably nothin to worry about.

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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by onedef92
They creak, moan and groan. All part of the C-4 monocoque chassis experience.
I think I had to take penicillin for the monocoque chasis experience back in 1986.

Seriously, good to know mine isn't a "special" car!
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I knew the roads in my city were in poor shape. But after buying my '95 C4, I'm really pi$$ed about the road conditions here.... I'm afraid these streets are going to rattle my car apart!! Guess I should just pay more taxes, right?
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After I wash the car or heavy rain the creaking goes away, then when it dries out the creak monster returns.
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