Topic: Grinding/rubbing/scraping sound when slowly turning right on a slight incline

[milkpumba]

Have any of you guys experienced this grinding/rubbing/scraping sound when slowly turning on a slight incline from level ground? It's happened twice to my 17 WRX (everything is stock) It's been snowing a lot here in Calgary so at first I thought it was just the wheels rubbing from the snow packed in the wheel well. Can this sound be caused by the ABS/ Traction control system engaging? Thoughts?

[lawnmower]

I've had rocks and ice stuck between the rotor and backing plate and it makes a grinding noise. wash the area really well or pull your wheels off and get the rocks out.

[Tbone]

The traction control does make some interesting noises like that however if you're really concerned about the issue I'd recommend bringing it in for service. Likely if there's snow/ice it'll activate right away if you're slipping on an incline. If you flick through your Multi-function display to go to the AWD chart it'll show if there was any slippage and give you an event time over a 30 second interval.

[snakeman]

Is it just when you're starting out or is it a continuous scraping noise? Mine makes a little grind if my wheels are turned and I'm starting out on a slippery surface, it's definitely traction control related.

[milkpumba]

Is it just when you're starting out or is it a continuous scraping noise? Mine makes a little grind if my wheels are turned and I'm starting out on a slippery surface, it's definitely traction control related.

Same as yours, only happens to me when my wheels are turned and I lose traction. Doesn't sound nice I tell ya, first time I heard it I thought my fender got wrecked or something

[MRS.Bignerd]

Yes I have noticed this in my 16 STi.  Usually pulling into my driveway from the street. I assumed I was rubbing a trim piece or the bumper on the driveway even though I am angled when pulling in. I always check the bottom of my bumper and the trim under the doors but nothing is ever scratched. Only other thing I thought it might be is one of the RA mudflaps dragging on the ground? However they also appear to be unscathed.

[milkpumba]

Yes I have noticed this in my 16 STi.  Usually pulling into my driveway from the street. I assumed I was rubbing a trim piece or the bumper on the driveway even though I am angled when pulling in. I always check the bottom of my bumper and the trim under the doors but nothing is ever scratched. Only other thing I thought it might be is one of the RA mudflaps dragging on the ground? However they also appear to be unscathed.

Definitely the ABS/ Traction control engaging, don't sweat it. Most likely what's happening in your case is that the car is three wheeling when you're driving up unto your driveway. The ABS/ Traction control then engages to slow down the wheel up in the air. I've just learned to live with the sound .

[rallyman_03]

I've had this happen as well and in most cases, it's during severe situations (like one wheel being off the ground) sounds horrible but I've learned to accept it.