Ivan

They didn't mention it. But I suspect it was the same failure mode as the GT86's as the symptoms seem very similar. Cheers, Iv.

Got the BRZ back this morning With new off side rear shocker... Apparently it was the first such failure for Subaru UK on a BRZ. No more clunky noises, for now anyway! Felt great after driving the (all new!!) Suzuki SX4 courtesy car, which in it self isn't a bad drive, just at completely the other end of driving involvement Iv.

I totalled my Alfa 156 on the Cat & Fiddle road! Still cannot work out what I did wrong. Over steered off around a left hander, then over a low dry stone wall backwards :rolleyes:The 156 wasn't known for its loose back end?There was a rumour at the time that sometimes Red Diesel was 'accidentally' spilt to catch out the unsuspecting bikers... and the occasional Alfa driver!... Allegedly.Then of course, I was probably going 'too fast for the conditions' theory:eek:Iv.

Report being sent to Subaru. But I think, as we know, I need some new shocks! Apparently, the second gear issue is a charateristic of the car.... oh hum!Iv.

I'm thinking shocks. I had a similar thing on another car, albeit on the front. Doesn't sound like a bush as those usually are more like a knock!The thud is like someone bouncing a football in the boot... hence my thoughts that is was the tool kit in there. But as you say, describing it is one thing...!Fortunately it easy to reproduce... unlike the temperamental 2nd gear problem:)Bear in mind I'm an ex-Alfa owner so I'm used to getting on first name terms with the Service Dept personnel!Iv.

BRZ booked in Friday to have rear suspension looked at.Sounds like a thud every time I go over a small undulation like a manhole cover or speed hump, but only on drivers side rear.Thought it may be the tool kit and polystyrene thing that fills the wheel well. Removed and no difference.Zed has 6k milesLooking at our friends across the pond there seems to be a few suffering the same and it's down to the strut?Not seen anything in UK on this or the usual sites.Bearing in mind how few BRZ's there are over here it will be interesting how the dealer gets on with sorting it!Fingers crossed!:32 (24):Iv.

Brilliant! So are we having 'BRZ Owners Club (GT86)' :32 (1):Iv.