Help with weird sound after spring install.

Manny212 · 04-26-2009, 04:05 PM

So i got H&R's installed today and when i go over a bump, even slowly over a speed bump I hear a noise coming from the rear. It sounds like I just went over one of those steel plates they put on the streets. And sometimes even when making a turn on a non level street it makes that sound from the rear. Sounds like something moves around in the rear. Any thoughts?

J08M3 · 04-26-2009, 05:16 PM

hmm... that's kinda weird I wonder what it could be. I didn't have that problem. Did you install the springs yourself or have a shop do it?

rzm3 · 04-26-2009, 05:21 PM

Retighten the bolts. Retighten the bolts. Retighten the bolts.

Manny212 · 04-26-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

hmm... that's kinda weird I wonder what it could be. I didn't have that problem. Did you install the springs yourself or have a shop do it?

had a shop do it

FStop7 · 04-26-2009, 07:02 PM

Did they tighten the bolts with the car on the ground or on the lift? Either way they sound like they need to be retightened.

Manny212 · 04-26-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys. I spoke to one of the guys and it's probably the sway bar end links. I only heard the noise after the 40 mile drive home.

BTW the springs ride great. Other than scraping a little more than usual, I really don't see the difference between the H&R's and stock comfort wise. I only drive in Normal mode on the EDC so maybe that's why.

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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	hmm... that's kinda weird I wonder what it could be. I didn't have that problem. Did you install the springs yourself or have a shop do it? __________________
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rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	Retighten the bolts. Retighten the bolts. Retighten the bolts.
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Did they tighten the bolts with the car on the ground or on the lift? Either way they sound like they need to be retightened. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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Manny212 Captain 62 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys. I spoke to one of the guys and it's probably the sway bar end links. I only heard the noise after the 40 mile drive home. BTW the springs ride great. Other than scraping a little more than usual, I really don't see the difference between the H&R's and stock comfort wise. I only drive in Normal mode on the EDC so maybe that's why. __________________ 2008 E92///M3 - \| Alpine White/Fox Red Extended Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| Mods: \| 19" Avante Garde \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| Rogue SSK \| MS Spacers \| ACM Test Pipes \| ESS Tune \| Remus Race \| LUX V4 Angels \| KW V3 \|
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