Crashy Front Suspension And Noisy Exhaust

[Goon]

Have had my VTS for a couple of days now and am getting used to some of its quirks. One that I worrying me is that the front end is quite noisy and crashy from the suspension. I know that the car is rock hard but is there naturally quite a lot of noise from VTS suspension? I know it is a different set up to all the rest. The car is still under warranty and has covered 32,000 miles. In my Laguna, I had similar noises and these were due to worn bushes but the C4 feels tighter. I have read some reviews that said the same and that the suspension is not all that compliant but is this the general concensus?

 

Also, I am always aware of the exhaust noise. Is this just the sportiness engineered in or should it be fairly silent. I have inspected it and whilst there is some surface corrosion, I can't find any leaks.

[Mike5483]

I seem to have exactly the same symptoms as you, especially the exhaust, it sounds like its blowing.

 

I dont have a VTS, but I do have a 2.0 so assume that the exhaust is probably similar.

[Goon]

I seem to have exactly the same symptoms as you, especially the exhaust, it sounds like its blowing.

 

I dont have a VTS, but I do have a 2.0 so assume that the exhaust is probably similar.

 

I'm hoping exhaust is ok. It should be at 2 years and 32K had a horrendous problem with the one on my C5 V6 - No-one makes a pattern one and a replacement from Citroen was £800!!!!!! Use a Xsara Picasso one in the end. Have heard that the crashy suspension is normal but just wanted to check.

[Mike5483]

Ive had a new Cat on mine (under warrenty) as the blow sounds like it was coming from there, but it still makes the noise, so assume its normal.

 

The first place I took it to told me it was induction noise!!!

 

As for the suspension, mine isnt so much crashy (probably cause its got the stiffer setup), but mine groans when I pull away and the steering is heavy whilst it groans.

 

Once if pulled away and the suspension settles, its fine for the rest of the journey.

 

Dealer cant find any problems. Has replaced several parts but to no avail.

 

It didnt do it when I bought it, it just started, thats the wierd thing.

 

As I say, the steering goes heavy whilst the noise is occuring, I dont know whether its a suspension or steering issue. It only occurs of first pull away, as the nose rises.

 

Other than that, nothing is affected during normal running.

 

Wierd!!!

[wozza]

Going to book mine in tomorrow to finally get my seat sorted out. But I also noticed last night a noise coming from the passenger side that was never there before its a sort of whooshing sound. Checked tyres, trim etc around it but cant see anything that could cause it so taking it in.

[hertsnminds]

Easiest way to check if your car is different from other C4 is to find a dealer with the same model on their forecourt and ask for a test drive.

 

Failing that, organising an owners meeting is a good way to look and listen to other C4 and get tips on how other owners have sorted out issues they have had.

 

Ian

Black 55 VTR+