Weird object hanging out

jeddo45 · 08-10-2017, 10:31 AM

Hi all

So our little 128i has something hanging out from under the rear bumper right behind the left tire. We have no idea what it is or what purpose it serves, so I am coming here for some help. What is this thing?

asbrr · 08-10-2017, 10:57 AM

Really weird - it almost looks like the rear damper!

Can't find an easy reference to know what that would be, you should take it in and have it looked at ASAP just to be sure.

one 35i · 08-10-2017, 11:04 AM

It does look like the rear shock absorber.

MightyMouseTech · 08-10-2017, 11:45 AM

It's an anti-vibration piece. Guess this is on a vert?

It is basically just a big metal tube on rubber isolators that allow it to move back and forth to reduce vibrations in the chassis.

jeddo45 · 08-10-2017, 11:46 AM

Correct this is a convertible

MightyMouseTech · 08-10-2017, 11:47 AM

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Correct this is a convertible

Ya, only the vert has this piece.

asbrr · 08-10-2017, 02:03 PM

Holy crap ok that makes sense lol

I couldn't work out how the hell the damper would've stuck out at that point....unless it completely fell off and went through the liner and behind the heat shielding!!

jeddo45 · 08-10-2017, 02:33 PM

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Ya, only the vert has this piece.

Ok so I guess my question is does this belong somewhere in the bumper or somewhere near the convertible top? Did it fall down? I will say that the ride has been quite noisy inside the cabin and all the noise comes from the convertible...

MightyMouseTech · 08-10-2017, 02:40 PM

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Ok so I guess my question is does this belong somewhere in the bumper or somewhere near the convertible top? Did it fall down? I will say that the ride has been quite noisy inside the cabin and all the noise comes from the convertible...

I looks like it only fell down a couple inches at the back, it sits right above where it is now. Could probably just remove it.

I think it is #10 in this pic.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...08#51617210768

rominun · 08-16-2017, 07:52 PM

Got a look under my car and this is how it's supposed to be mounted. Hope this helps

jeddo45 · 08-17-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rominun

Got a look under my car and this is how it's supposed to be mounted. Hope this helps

Thanks!

rominun · 08-17-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jeddo45

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Originally Posted by rominun

Got a look under my car and this is how it's supposed to be mounted. Hope this helps

Thanks!

No problem !

08-10-2017, 10:31 AM	#1
jeddo45 Apprentice 373 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LBC iTrader: (0)	Weird object hanging out Hi all So our little 128i has something hanging out from under the rear bumper right behind the left tire. We have no idea what it is or what purpose it serves, so I am coming here for some help. What is this thing?
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asbrr Major 541 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: 2014 335ix M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Really weird - it almost looks like the rear damper! Can't find an easy reference to know what that would be, you should take it in and have it looked at ASAP just to be sure.
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	It's an anti-vibration piece. Guess this is on a vert? It is basically just a big metal tube on rubber isolators that allow it to move back and forth to reduce vibrations in the chassis.
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asbrr Major 541 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: 2014 335ix M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Holy crap ok that makes sense lol I couldn't work out how the hell the damper would've stuck out at that point....unless it completely fell off and went through the liner and behind the heat shielding!!
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jeddo45 Apprentice 373 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LBC iTrader: (0)	Correct this is a convertible
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