Creaks during torsion flex / ramps
My F-type creaks quite a lot when going on ramps (like 1 front wheel on a ramp in a underground garage for example). No car I have ever had done that to this extent, and I am sure F-type has the best torsional rigidity of them all...
It is not even a 1 isolated nose, it goes from dashboard, rear, sounds like the whole car is flexing.
Is this normal?
It is not even a 1 isolated nose, it goes from dashboard, rear, sounds like the whole car is flexing.
Is this normal?
Many posts here, about loose tubular strut braces in the engine bay. That is the best place to start.
If the issue persists, I would check the security of the under-body braces too. On our 'vert, they are in front (undertray), middle (over the exhaust) and in the rear (around the rear subframe).
And before you ask, approaching driveway/parking lot 'aprons' at a 45 degree angle is always advised, since that prolongs the life of the front lip.
If the issue persists, I would check the security of the under-body braces too. On our 'vert, they are in front (undertray), middle (over the exhaust) and in the rear (around the rear subframe).
And before you ask, approaching driveway/parking lot 'aprons' at a 45 degree angle is always advised, since that prolongs the life of the front lip.
Thanks, I did a quick strut brace check, tightened 6 bolts to 55 NM per manual. They moved a little, so fingers crossed. I did not tightened the part that goes in front of the windshield, since it is under a rubber and I have no idea how to get into it. Is there anything else to tighten under the rubber or not?
Last edited by J444G; Jun 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM.
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