02-13-2018, 08:53 AM | #1 |
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Creaking from coilovers?
I recently installed M performance coilovers on the M2. I've been hearing creaking noises (as if 2 plastic pieces rubbing) on low to creeping speed when there is slight dips in the road. I thought it could be rear setup needs some rubber to deflect, but everything was installed according to instructions. Anyone know if lowering the car causes other parts and joints to make this sound.
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02-13-2018, 09:41 AM | #2 | |
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Spray some WD 40 on suspected area where u think noise is coming from. That will give you the firm answer where exactly the noise is coming from. And then bring it to the dealer tell them where you sprayed and tell the exact source of the noise. Make sure you make a video clip before the noise is gone by spray WD40. Check with your BMW as your coilover is no problem covered in warranty. They will replace the parts that causes the noise. |
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02-14-2018, 09:21 PM | #5 |
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I have this setup and have not experienced any creaking whatsoever. Just giving you a data point which is what your looking for I assume.
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02-15-2018, 07:47 AM | #6 |
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Thats helpful. Thank you. This morning noise was non-existent. I am attributing it to the slight warmer weather change, but there still could be an issue. Since its under warranty, it doesn't hurt to bring it in and let a tech diagnose it.
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02-15-2018, 02:06 PM | #7 |
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I also have MP suspension and get creaking mostly when I go across a driveway kerb slowly. With still suspension I assumed this was with 1 wheel off the ground at the rear.
Not 100%sure its a bush though as I thought it could be the diff locking with 1 wheel in the air? Sounds a bit more mechanical to me, though I amy be hearing something different |
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02-18-2018, 07:00 AM | #10 |
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I have had coilovers in the past and never had excessive creaking. Every now and then when turning tightly going into my inclined driveway which is at a pretty tight angle they would click a little but other than that nothing I would ever complain about. I always torque the to hat bolt and I use the rubber spring cushion between the spring and top hat so the spring does not move and creak. It will since it sits against plastic or delrin. I think that is why cars are coming with those rubber covers around the top and bottom coil so the don't tap and make noise. I thought about taking them off my stock springs and putting them on the H&R's but forgot..... I have not heard any noise but I am only lowered .75 on the M2. I was 1.25-1.5 on the others
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03-23-2018, 06:32 AM | #12 |
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I've had the coilovers fitted for 1,000 miles now and have the "squeak" noise when travelling slowly over speed bumps - only at the rear - a bit annoying seeing everything it brand new so very unlikely to be warn bushes. Also had everything sufficiently lubricated. Will get the dealer to take a look when it's next in.
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