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Replace control arms and it went away

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I changed the control arms and it went away.
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I would check the control arms.
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I would check the control arms.
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Check its secure

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Have you checked its secure?
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Replace (one bolt at each end), 20 minute diy job

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Cheap to buy, very easy to change (one bolt at each end), 20 minute DIY job with the wheel off.
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Check control arms

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I would check the control arms.
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Have you checked its secure?
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Replace (one bolt at each end), 20 minute diy job

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Cheap to buy, very easy to change (one bolt at each end), 20 minute DIY job with the wheel off.
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Replace control arms and it went away

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I changed the control arms and it went away.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

This noise is happening when it's warm. Here is how I can characterize the noise. Like if the spare wheel holder had come loose, making the spare wobble a bit. Seem to come from the front right section, just in front of the torpedo. It happens when you drive a while. Thanks in advance.

POST 2Original post

Sounds like the front spare has come loose. Have you checked its secure? Does it happen when you accelerate, brake, turn, hit bumps or just when the car is idling? Could be a control arm?

POST 3Original post

I had "clunking" from my rear. I changed the control arms and it went away. I would check the control arms. Good luck.

POST 4Original post

Or maybe just the drop links. Easy to replace and not expensive.

POST 5Original post

Very common, happens on all Boxsters eventually, just your control arms. Cheap to buy, very easy to change (one bolt at each end), 20 minute DIY job with the wheel off.

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