Banging noise

[neilGTI]

When i go over bumps or pot holes in the polo, the back end makes a massive thud bang sound, I once had this on my old new beetle and it was the rear bushes that needed replacing, does the polo have similar ?

[red6n2]

Is this the reason people get notches?. If your really low could
It be the axle ?.

[neilGTI]

It's not that low to be honest, the coilovers have seized before I could drop it down again

[red6n2]

Hmmm... I wouldn't rule out bushes but when mine went it was more of a grinding noise. Maybe someone else can help more... Sorry dude.

[maidenboy]

What coilovers are you running?
I had similar on the front of mine, Turned out to be shot damping inserts on the FK Highsports I have fitted...

[neilGTI]

The coilovers are TA Technix (Hot Tuning) and have been on for about 3 years now, When i had 16's on it, I had to higher the car due to rubbing issues, and I didn't grease them up again at the time, so when i got my 15's I couldn't lower it any more as they had seized in the position they are in now.

The noise is like dropping something heavy in the boot, its a thud type noise.

I dunno if the suspension has had it or if there are rear bushes that can be replaced.

[maidenboy]

Easiest way to tell will be to jack her up mate.. reach through, grab the shock body and give it some vigorous rocking.. that should help narrow down the problem a little..?

[NotRich]

You're probably hitting the rear beam with the exhaust.