2001 GTi - "clinking" sound over bumps

My GTi seems to produce a "clinking" sound when I drive over things such as
speed bumps, curbs, etc. I have a lowered the suspension using the Eibach
ProKit springs (1" drop or so) which I put on myself, 4 wheel alignment
subsequently done at the dealer. I've wondered what might be causing the
sounds. Two possibilities I've thought of a

a) loose upper strut nuts "topping out" - but these were tightened
(carefully!) by a local garage using an impact driver.

b) driveshaft coming into contact with front swaybar - but there is no
evidence of rubbing/denting on the driveshafts when I inspect them visually.

I can't be absolutely certain that it doesn't occur at just the front
either - roads here are bumpy, so it's difficult to tell whether or not I
hear the sound coming from the rear wheels as well!

Anybody have any suggestions? Should I worry?

"1.8 Turbo" > wrote in message
...
> My GTi seems to produce a "clinking" sound when I drive over things such
> as speed bumps, curbs, etc. I have a lowered the suspension using the
> Eibach ProKit springs (1" drop or so) which I put on myself, 4 wheel
> alignment subsequently done at the dealer. I've wondered what might be
> causing the sounds. Two possibilities I've thought of a
>
> a) loose upper strut nuts "topping out" - but these were tightened
> (carefully!) by a local garage using an impact driver.
>
> b) driveshaft coming into contact with front swaybar - but there is no
> evidence of rubbing/denting on the driveshafts when I inspect them
> visually.
>
> I can't be absolutely certain that it doesn't occur at just the front
> either - roads here are bumpy, so it's difficult to tell whether or not I
> hear the sound coming from the rear wheels as well!
>
> Anybody have any suggestions? Should I worry?

missing anti-rattle clips on the brake pads?

In article <lwCZd.5240$uk7.2382@fed1read01>, Matt B. > wrote:
>"1.8 Turbo" > wrote in message
...
>> My GTi seems to produce a "clinking" sound when I drive over things such
>> as speed bumps, curbs, etc. I have a lowered the suspension using the
>> Eibach ProKit springs (1" drop or so) which I put on myself, 4 wheel
>> alignment subsequently done at the dealer. I've wondered what might be
>> causing the sounds. Two possibilities I've thought of a
>>
>> a) loose upper strut nuts "topping out" - but these were tightened
>> (carefully!) by a local garage using an impact driver.
>>
>> b) driveshaft coming into contact with front swaybar - but there is no
>> evidence of rubbing/denting on the driveshafts when I inspect them
>> visually.
>>
>> I can't be absolutely certain that it doesn't occur at just the front
>> either - roads here are bumpy, so it's difficult to tell whether or not I
>> hear the sound coming from the rear wheels as well!
>>
>> Anybody have any suggestions? Should I worry?
>
>missing anti-rattle clips on the brake pads?
>
>

Bingo. You beat me to it.

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