Coilover Question

cjt_ · 02-24-2013, 05:13 AM

Has anyone experienced the clunking sound on the BC ER Coilovers? Anyone know a fix?

I've tightened the top nuts, however I still seem to get the clunking sound on the Front Left of the car.

Many thanks!

_ink · 02-24-2013, 05:16 AM

I don't get clunking.. but i get a 'click' when i stop and go into reverse.

Kiwi Peter · 02-24-2013, 03:22 PM

I have this system in my car with no issues.
Take it back to the guy that did the fit up and have it checked as the shocks should not bang around.
But there will be some noise as the top mount on the front shocks have a bearing where as the stock system has a rubber mount.

DR-JEKL · 02-24-2013, 06:18 PM

Is it clunking under damper compression or at low speeds when turning?

pavo335 · 02-24-2013, 07:46 PM

check the bolts on the strut tower brace, all of them not just the ones on the tower itself, my centre mount (under the little black cap at the bottom of the windscreen) was a little lose and would squeek at certain moments, thought i had picked up a farkn mouse.

cjt_ · 02-25-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Is it clunking under damper compression or at low speeds when turning?

Occurs mostly on rough roads at various speeds, however it disappears every now and then. Its quite intermittent.

DR-JEKL · 02-25-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cjt_

Occurs mostly on rough roads at various speeds, however it disappears every now and then. Its quite intermittent.

How long have they been fitted for now?

cjt_ · 02-25-2013, 05:36 AM

2.5 weeks.

DR-JEKL · 02-25-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cjt_

2.5 weeks.

Well its most likely not a blown damper...

Have you adjusted the damper settings as they ship them at full hardness?

At full hardness they 'crash' over bumps (a mate got caught out with this on his teins and didnt realise they are set full hard from the factory in the box)

Did you DIY install them (I'm guessing not?) otherwise take the car back to the installer for a quick checkup?

Kiwi Peter · 02-25-2013, 08:59 PM

My car is set up at full soft for bump and rebound, best to start soft and work up to the hard setting.

OK Pav way you go

cjt_ · 02-25-2013, 09:11 PM

Nope not DIY, I think thats the next step, thanks guys!

pavo335 · 02-25-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skycat

My car is set up at full soft for bump and rebound, best to start soft and work up to the hard setting.

OK Pav way you go

have you got it hard yet

02-24-2013, 05:13 AM	#1
cjt_ New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Coilover Question Has anyone experienced the clunking sound on the BC ER Coilovers? Anyone know a fix? I've tightened the top nuts, however I still seem to get the clunking sound on the Front Left of the car. Many thanks!
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I don't get clunking.. but i get a 'click' when i stop and go into reverse.
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Kiwi Peter 162 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	BC SHOCKS I have this system in my car with no issues. Take it back to the guy that did the fit up and have it checked as the shocks should not bang around. But there will be some noise as the top mount on the front shocks have a bearing where as the stock system has a rubber mount.
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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	Is it clunking under damper compression or at low speeds when turning?
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pavo335 Banned 69 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	check the bolts on the strut tower brace, all of them not just the ones on the tower itself, my centre mount (under the little black cap at the bottom of the windscreen) was a little lose and would squeek at certain moments, thought i had picked up a farkn mouse.
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Kiwi Peter 162 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	My car is set up at full soft for bump and rebound, best to start soft and work up to the hard setting. OK Pav way you go
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cjt_ New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Nope not DIY, I think thats the next step, thanks guys!
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