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I think you are making too much of deal about this... these cars knock in lower rpms, while in closed loop, on a stock timing map, with no mods. So it does not surprise me that his is knocking in lower rpms...
There is probably nothing to worry about...
Probably... But without knowing what Load he is hitting when its knocking I am a bit hesitant to give him the all clear