Question about Rattles.

M3maniac20 · 04-07-2011, 11:08 PM

Hey everyone. Haven't been on the forum in a while and its good to be back.

Question though....
(I have searched, don't worry, and this thread is not about complaining, because I'm in love with my M)

I have ZCP and was wondering if any other fellow ZCP drivers experience rattles and creaks more than usual on their normal day to day driving. I know the drop and stiffer suspension can play a role in this but it is still kind of frustrating.

Mostly mine just makes creaking noises when going over bumps or brick pavers in the road....mostly in the upper dash area next to the windshield. But i have noticed an ongoing rattle with the door pocket and the plastic under the seat that I think I'm going to take it to BMW for and see if they can get it to dissipate.

SO my questions.
1) Have people had generally good luck when they take there car in for rattles? I'm hesitant to take it in because I don't want the interior ripped apart then getting it back with only more rattles.

2) Anyone else have the same rattles? And if so, have any good quick fix tips?

I love my car and am not complaining but I also can't stand rattles. I know this is a product of having a stiffer suspension but I don't know when to ignore it and when to attempt to getting it fixed.

Thanks guys.

Seattle S65B40 · 04-07-2011, 11:24 PM

It appears so. PM the folks here who said their dealers performed work to [attempt to] alleviate rattling:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512372

M3maniac20 · 04-07-2011, 11:27 PM

Yeah, just saw that thread right after I posted this one .

jmflukeiii · 04-08-2011, 05:25 AM

I really feel that taking apart the pieces to try to fix rattles ultimately creates only more rattles. It just seems to loosen the whole thing up, loosen all the bindings that secure things in place. At least that's what happened in previous cars that I've messed with panels on.

Nelrock · 04-08-2011, 06:02 AM

I fixed mine with the volume knob/button

OC3 · 04-08-2011, 03:01 PM

Not with throttle?

wmhandy · 04-08-2011, 11:00 PM

I have most of the rattles that are mentioned in this thread. I keep on hand adhesive backed felt of different thickness. Felt has provided many successful rattle fixes for me. When I can't get it quieted down with felt I will often break out my bag of foam earplugs.

I have been able kill the worst of rattles with those squishy foam ear plugs. What I do is roll the earplugs between my fingers until their size is very thin. They will hold their compressed shape for 7 to 10 seconds before expanding back to their original shape. Working fast, before they have a chance to expand...

I quickly stuff them in MY EARS! Works every time... No More Rattles!

M3maniac20 · 04-09-2011, 10:16 AM

Where can I get those adhesive felt pads? The dealer is going to put those on too if I take it in so I might as well just do it myself

GreasyGinzo · 04-09-2011, 10:34 AM

I have the rattle in the dash right above the gauge cluster. It drives me fucking insane. When I get home on tuesday I am making an appointment to have it looked at.

///kory · 04-09-2011, 06:03 PM

I've had the ZCP for just under a month and no rattles yet and I drive on some pretty awful roads. I have heard a creek in the dash a couple times, but not recently. I sort of expect to get some eventually though, crappy roads and stiff suspension I don't care how good the build quality is eventually something will come loose.

04-07-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Question about Rattles. Hey everyone. Haven't been on the forum in a while and its good to be back. Question though.... (I have searched, don't worry, and this thread is not about complaining, because I'm in love with my M) I have ZCP and was wondering if any other fellow ZCP drivers experience rattles and creaks more than usual on their normal day to day driving. I know the drop and stiffer suspension can play a role in this but it is still kind of frustrating. Mostly mine just makes creaking noises when going over bumps or brick pavers in the road....mostly in the upper dash area next to the windshield. But i have noticed an ongoing rattle with the door pocket and the plastic under the seat that I think I'm going to take it to BMW for and see if they can get it to dissipate. SO my questions. 1) Have people had generally good luck when they take there car in for rattles? I'm hesitant to take it in because I don't want the interior ripped apart then getting it back with only more rattles. 2) Anyone else have the same rattles? And if so, have any good quick fix tips? I love my car and am not complaining but I also can't stand rattles. I know this is a product of having a stiffer suspension but I don't know when to ignore it and when to attempt to getting it fixed. Thanks guys. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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04-07-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
Seattle S65B40 Major 213 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	It appears so. PM the folks here who said their dealers performed work to [attempt to] alleviate rattling: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512372 __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)
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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yeah, just saw that thread right after I posted this one . __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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04-08-2011, 05:25 AM	#4
jmflukeiii Captain 16 Rep 726 Posts Drives: 2011 Jet Black M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I really feel that taking apart the pieces to try to fix rattles ultimately creates only more rattles. It just seems to loosen the whole thing up, loosen all the bindings that secure things in place. At least that's what happened in previous cars that I've messed with panels on. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 Jet Black, DCT, Competition, Premium 2, and Convenience Packages, Black Novillo, Enhanced Premium Sound, 15% Tint, Black Kidneys/Reflectors/Gills/Roundels, DINAN Full Exhaust, DINAN Tune. 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Black everything.
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Nelrock Lieutenant 14 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I fixed mine with the volume knob/button __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| Melbourne Red \| Black Novillo w/Carbon Leather Trim \| M-DCT \| Competition Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Convenience Package \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Heated Front Seats 2004 E46 M3 \| Silver Grey \| - Retired
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04-08-2011, 03:01 PM	#6
OC3 Havin' a blast! 123 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Not with throttle? __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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04-08-2011, 11:00 PM	#7
wmhandy Too Old To Not Drive An M Car 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Ready To Buy 2018 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tarzana CA iTrader: (0)	I have most of the rattles that are mentioned in this thread. I keep on hand adhesive backed felt of different thickness. Felt has provided many successful rattle fixes for me. When I can't get it quieted down with felt I will often break out my bag of foam earplugs. I have been able kill the worst of rattles with those squishy foam ear plugs. What I do is roll the earplugs between my fingers until their size is very thin. They will hold their compressed shape for 7 to 10 seconds before expanding back to their original shape. Working fast, before they have a chance to expand... I quickly stuff them in MY EARS! Works every time... No More Rattles!
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04-09-2011, 10:16 AM	#8
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Where can I get those adhesive felt pads? The dealer is going to put those on too if I take it in so I might as well just do it myself __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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04-09-2011, 10:34 AM	#9
GreasyGinzo Captain 41 Rep 635 Posts Drives: '08 E92 AW 6MT M3(Totaled) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	I have the rattle in the dash right above the gauge cluster. It drives me fucking insane. When I get home on tuesday I am making an appointment to have it looked at. __________________
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04-09-2011, 06:03 PM	#10
///kory Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: '11 e92 m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I've had the ZCP for just under a month and no rattles yet and I drive on some pretty awful roads. I have heard a creek in the dash a couple times, but not recently. I sort of expect to get some eventually though, crappy roads and stiff suspension I don't care how good the build quality is eventually something will come loose.
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