Suspension noise

MrDummy · 03-21-2011, 09:21 AM

Thats cool got you, I only have CPO and I doubt they would cover shocks unless they update their system with a TSB or something. they already told me that since CPO doesnt cover wear and tear items, they would Not cover items like shocks, springs, bushings, etc..

But I will bring it up at my next appt with them to see if they can at least inspect it to see if they find anything wrong.

The tech told me he inspected the whole front end and only found bushings bad, which I had to pay for out of pocket.

I have 62,500 miles on my ride.

MrDummy · 03-23-2011, 12:48 PM

Update, for anyone with a CPO vehicle, I called earlier today to tell them my clunk is back and they said that they will lube the new bushings for free if I bring it in, BUT if it is needing NEW shocks or other suspension parts that my CPO will NOT cover anything. So the labor and parts would be out of pocket and the SA guestimatted my 325xi to be around $1300 for everything give or take a couple hundred.

For that much I will leave it as is.

MrDummy · 03-27-2011, 05:45 AM

Any ideas on my particular situation guys?

BMWNTHZST · 03-27-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDummy

Any ideas on my particular situation guys?

For the record when they lubed my new bushings it didn't make any difference at all.

If it were me I'd pay the $1300

and get the front end totally redone. The noise was way too annoying.

Jonsiu · 03-27-2011, 08:57 AM

wow

commie · 03-28-2011, 04:37 PM

just my luck....when I have booked a service appointment with parkview, to look at the noise..the weather is warming up..

I am not hearing the noise as much now as when it was cold outside...

What is a good way to demonstrate the problem in warm weather?

I've been trying to go over different size of humps/bumps.....to see which ones cause the most noise...Its definitely less noticeable in warm weather.

BMWNTHZST · 03-28-2011, 05:58 PM

Take the manager across the street to Sunnybrook Park, they have speed bumps over there (at least I think they do). Speed bumps were are sure fire way to replicate the sound for me.

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Originally Posted by commie

just my luck....when I have booked a service appointment with parkview, to look at the noise..the weather is warming up..

I am not hearing the noise as much now as when it was cold outside...

What is a good way to demonstrate the problem in warm weather?

I've been trying to go over different size of humps/bumps.....to see which ones cause the most noise...Its definitely less noticeable in warm weather.

commie · 04-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Well an update on my service at parkview..

They replaced the bushings(left and right) no questions asked....Looked like 2 black plastic housings..

Haven't done too much testing of it...but seems to be less noise now...

munich2007 · 04-01-2011, 05:21 PM

does CPO not cover shocks and springs? Youd think it would??

MrDummy · 04-03-2011, 08:34 AM

^^^ no cpo will not cover it as they consider them wear and tear items..

wiseweasel · 04-04-2011, 11:05 AM

So I brought my car in for a few things, and it's all looking good from the call I just had with the SA. I had the same "crunching" sound from my Pass Front side over high compression low speed "bumps" l like speed humps (the big rolling ones). He stated they're replacing the front bushings, but didn't get into any real detail. They've had my car since Thurs, didn't even get it into the shop until either late Friday, or early this morning. That's ok, because I had arranged for a loaner, and they gave me a brand new e93 convertible! So I've been putting the miles on their car, with the top down!

commie · 04-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Update....
With the new bushings, this past week i drove my car over the usual bumps were giving my car problems in the past.

The results were amazing, the usual creaking noise was gone...lets see how long it'll last

PiperD · 04-08-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by commie

Now there are unusual noises....

Can you s'plain please?

commie · 04-08-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiperD

Can you s'plain please?

sorry, shouldn't have tried typing while I was pre-occupied with other tasks. i've updated my post.

Antti · 12-16-2013, 12:34 PM

So anybody still suffering from this issue? Im hearing noises from my front suspension as I go over speedbumps, wondering if its bushings or something else.. How can I be sure what to replace?

BMWNTHZST · 12-16-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Antti

So anybody still suffering from this issue? Im hearing noises from my front suspension as I go over speedbumps, wondering if its bushings or something else.. How can I be sure what to replace?

It's the cold weather. Every winter when it's real cold out my car suffers from the same thing.

I'm convinced the OEM sway bar bushings are crap when they get cold.

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commie Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	just my luck....when I have booked a service appointment with parkview, to look at the noise..the weather is warming up.. I am not hearing the noise as much now as when it was cold outside... What is a good way to demonstrate the problem in warm weather? I've been trying to go over different size of humps/bumps.....to see which ones cause the most noise...Its definitely less noticeable in warm weather.
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commie Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Well an update on my service at parkview.. They replaced the bushings(left and right) no questions asked....Looked like 2 black plastic housings.. Haven't done too much testing of it...but seems to be less noise now...
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munich2007 Private First Class 17 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	does CPO not cover shocks and springs? Youd think it would??
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wiseweasel The wisest of weasels! 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mi iTrader: (0)	So I brought my car in for a few things, and it's all looking good from the call I just had with the SA. I had the same "crunching" sound from my Pass Front side over high compression low speed "bumps" l like speed humps (the big rolling ones). He stated they're replacing the front bushings, but didn't get into any real detail. They've had my car since Thurs, didn't even get it into the shop until either late Friday, or early this morning. That's ok, because I had arranged for a loaner, and they gave me a brand new e93 convertible! So I've been putting the miles on their car, with the top down!
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commie Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Update.... With the new bushings, this past week i drove my car over the usual bumps were giving my car problems in the past. The results were amazing, the usual creaking noise was gone...lets see how long it'll last Last edited by commie; 04-08-2011 at 05:42 PM..
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Antti New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	So anybody still suffering from this issue? Im hearing noises from my front suspension as I go over speedbumps, wondering if its bushings or something else.. How can I be sure what to replace?
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