E90 Suspension Clunk

nrrm1127 · 08-17-2012, 11:43 AM

Hey Everyone - was hoping for some help with a problem:

I'm from Westchester County, NY where the roads aren't great, but I avoid my potholes. Driving home last night I start to hear a loud metal on metal clunking noise when the suspension is under load at slower speeds (I haven't driven it at highway speeds yet with this noise). Seems to be coming from the rear of the car, possibly left rear or center. My best guess is a rear shock mount or loose shock. Any input? Would like to have some clarification on the issue, car is being checked out today as we speak. Car is riding on Dinan Stage 1 suspension with OEM 225Ms. Pace BMW did the original install for the suspension, could it have vibrated loose from the larger 19s (and not being torqued correctly in the initial install) over rough roads? I welcome all opinions, thanks!

- R

nyc3r · 08-17-2012, 01:34 PM

I had clunk from my stock suspension and it turned out to be a blown shock. It was good opportunity for me to go Bilsteins.

I hope your dinan stage 1's didn't give out on you.

nrrm1127 · 08-17-2012, 01:58 PM

Nah there's no blown shock here, compression feels normal and ride quality isn't affected. It seems like something is loose rather than broken

08-17-2012, 11:43 AM	#1
nrrm1127 Lieutenant 150 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i SG/SB Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Rochelle, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 328i [0.00]	E90 Suspension Clunk Hey Everyone - was hoping for some help with a problem: I'm from Westchester County, NY where the roads aren't great, but I avoid my potholes. Driving home last night I start to hear a loud metal on metal clunking noise when the suspension is under load at slower speeds (I haven't driven it at highway speeds yet with this noise). Seems to be coming from the rear of the car, possibly left rear or center. My best guess is a rear shock mount or loose shock. Any input? Would like to have some clarification on the issue, car is being checked out today as we speak. Car is riding on Dinan Stage 1 suspension with OEM 225Ms. Pace BMW did the original install for the suspension, could it have vibrated loose from the larger 19s (and not being torqued correctly in the initial install) over rough roads? I welcome all opinions, thanks! - R __________________
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08-17-2012, 01:34 PM	#2
nyc3r Colonel 115 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	I had clunk from my stock suspension and it turned out to be a blown shock. It was good opportunity for me to go Bilsteins. I hope your dinan stage 1's didn't give out on you. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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08-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#3
nrrm1127 Lieutenant 150 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i SG/SB Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Rochelle, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 328i [0.00]	Nah there's no blown shock here, compression feels normal and ride quality isn't affected. It seems like something is loose rather than broken __________________
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