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      03-15-2012, 04:31 PM   #2
smellthebeans
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1990 325i  [0.00]
geometry calculus?

mine squeaks too but only when I flop my butt in and out (sounds more like the ebrake pads).

1. Subframe bushings?
2. control arm bushings? {wd40 nope it's hydrophobic=dry rot in the long run, next time use something like Wurth Preservative or 303) start from there and hit each bushing with this stuff eliminate one component at a time. You may need more than one application to make sure the non-silicone (non-petroleum) based lubricant works into each item. I use Wurth on my 20+ year old E30.
3. Check inside the trunk & battery compartment, loose wires?
4. Squeaky fold down rear seat hinge?

Are you carrying extra weight in the back or did you adjust the camber or caster of the rear? Using non standard offset and sized wheels will slightly change the suspension geometry.
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