Creaky rear suspension!

RagingKileak · 04-17-2009, 11:34 AM

Hello all,

I just wondered... does anyone else with an E9X get creaky suspension? Especially the rear?

I only usually notice it when I get out of the car - but a colleague at work mentioned he has the same problem.

My car is an M-Sport if it makes a difference.

I wondered how much of a case (if any) I have for getting this looked at and hopefully cured under warranty?

Matt

- Paul - · 04-17-2009, 11:37 AM

A mate noticed this on mine the other day - Not M Sport though. When standing, if you bounce the rear - it creaks?

TMP · 04-17-2009, 11:39 AM

I noticed this several times a few weeks back (creak from the rear), also when I get out of car.

Will keep an ear open tonight as would like to resolve if it keep occuring.

RagingKileak · 04-17-2009, 11:44 AM

Absolutely, you can bounce it or its just if I climb out of it - it seems to be getting louder as well.

The car itself doesnt seem to suffer when driving.

Matt

rogerxp · 04-17-2009, 01:08 PM

Similar thing happened with my 350Z. Turned out to be the suspension bushes.

RagingKileak · 04-17-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

Similar thing happened with my 350Z. Turned out to be the suspension bushes.

lol - funnily enough mate, thats also a known issue with the 350z and I had it too

Matt

rogerxp · 04-17-2009, 04:53 PM

Realised after I'd posted that message that is was an Astra Coupe Turbo I used to own that had the dodgy bushes. My 350Z had a squeeky drivers seat which was extremely annoying.

RagingKileak · 04-17-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Realised after I'd posted that message that is was an Astra Coupe Turbo I used to own that had the dodgy bushes. My 350Z had a squeeky drivers seat which was extremely annoying.

lol well mine had...

A dodgy bose stereo...
Dodgy rear suspension...
Dodgy boot struts...
ooooh what else... a few more bits but thats the jist of it.

Matt

mrpickle · 04-17-2009, 05:03 PM

could be the handbrake? could it not?

RagingKileak · 04-17-2009, 05:06 PM

The squeeky thing? Yeah could be - has been speculated at by my lazy, half arsed dealership!

Matt

rogerxp · 04-17-2009, 05:15 PM

You must have had a 'friday-afternoon' build 350Z. Mine was pretty much well sorted bar a couple of niggles. I'd still have it back though (m u s t r e s i s t 3 7 0 Z!!!)

Richwm · 04-17-2009, 05:19 PM

Parking brake, my e46 and e90 both do the same thing.

magic77 · 04-22-2009, 04:51 PM

I can confirm its the parking brake, BMW use seperate drumbraking for handbrake inside the rear discs thats what creaks.

Easy test as I did on mine was to keep handbrake off and then bounce the rear, hey presto no noise

RagingKileak · 04-22-2009, 04:52 PM

Is it fixable - or not?

Cheers
Matt

E92Fan · 04-22-2009, 06:51 PM

There have been quite a few cases of creaking dampers - these have been replaced under warranty. There is a PUMA case out there for it, but I can't find the number for it right now... if I remember I'll dig it out tomorrow.

Other causes for the squeaking noise when bouncing the rear of the car - suspension bushes, although very unlikely on our cars as the bushes are more like elongated rubber bump stops that act as secondary damping (much more flexible than an ordinary bush). Could be the rear antiroll bar bush that's dried out - needs more lubrication (and wait for the inevitable snide comments here!!).

Final cause would be that all the welds on the back of your car have failed and it's about to fall apart...

Take your pick!!!

RagingKileak · 04-22-2009, 07:05 PM

I bet its somewhere between the last, and the first

Matt

E92Fan · 04-22-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RagingKileak

I bet its somewhere between the last, and the first

Matt

Then you'd better buy a new car, 'cos yours is fecked....!!

In seriousness, it's more than likely the dampers as it's a known issue now with BMW GB. Get on to your local dealer and ask them to look at the computer for open PUMA cases on creaking suspension - they should find it easily!

doughboy · 04-23-2009, 04:27 AM

Mines in for stuff tomorrow and I mentioned the squeak which mine does also, they're having a look into it....

xenon · 04-23-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic77

BMW use seperate drumbraking for handbrake inside the rear discs thats what creaks.

As does every other manufacturer I can think of.

Xander · 04-23-2009, 08:47 AM

I have that noise too. I'll have to try the Handbrake thing, I didnt' think about that.

X...

doughboy · 04-23-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Xander

X...

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TMP Brigadier General 364 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I noticed this several times a few weeks back (creak from the rear), also when I get out of car. Will keep an ear open tonight as would like to resolve if it keep occuring. __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 206 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	Absolutely, you can bounce it or its just if I climb out of it - it seems to be getting louder as well. The car itself doesnt seem to suffer when driving. Matt
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rogerxp Major General 190 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	You must have had a 'friday-afternoon' build 350Z. Mine was pretty much well sorted bar a couple of niggles. I'd still have it back though (m u s t r e s i s t 3 7 0 Z!!!) __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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magic77 Brigadier General 273 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	I can confirm its the parking brake, BMW use seperate drumbraking for handbrake inside the rear discs thats what creaks. Easy test as I did on mine was to keep handbrake off and then bounce the rear, hey presto no noise
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E92Fan Moderator 344 Rep 5,493 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: . iTrader: (0)	There have been quite a few cases of creaking dampers - these have been replaced under warranty. There is a PUMA case out there for it, but I can't find the number for it right now... if I remember I'll dig it out tomorrow. Other causes for the squeaking noise when bouncing the rear of the car - suspension bushes, although very unlikely on our cars as the bushes are more like elongated rubber bump stops that act as secondary damping (much more flexible than an ordinary bush). Could be the rear antiroll bar bush that's dried out - needs more lubrication (and wait for the inevitable snide comments here!!). Final cause would be that all the welds on the back of your car have failed and it's about to fall apart... Take your pick!!! __________________ ... ... ... DMS Remap Review ----- Quaife LSD Review ----- Hartge Antiroll Bars Review ----- Bilstein PSS10 B16 Ride Control Review ----- Detail by ShineOn ----- Paintshield Review
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RagingKileak Brigadier General 206 Rep 4,655 Posts Drives: M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (2)	I bet its somewhere between the last, and the first Matt
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doughboy Major General 1582 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Mines in for stuff tomorrow and I mentioned the squeak which mine does also, they're having a look into it....
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Xander I'm new 9 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 997 Turbo, F80 M3, CC & Yukon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (4)	I have that noise too. I'll have to try the Handbrake thing, I didnt' think about that. X...
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