Suggestions?

fjgregor · 05-13-2016, 12:41 AM

Hey guys,

I have owned my car for about two years now amd I am ready to go for a major suspension overhaul.
The car is a daily drive with the occasional spirited driving in probably the worst roads you can possibly imagine.
The reason for this overhaul is the fact that zi recently started hearing a couple of sounds and have isolated them to the front passenger side.

The first sounds is a clunking when the car is cold and is transmitted all the way to the dash, as if I were putting an exorbitant amount of force on that side. This only happens over speed bumps at a really low speed.

The second sound is a screeching faint sound from the passenger side everytime I brake, as if I had something stuck on the rotor (I checked, nothing)

What do you guys recommend? I want to try to get everything done at the same time.
Bushings
Control Arms
Struts
Springs
Etc.

Any help and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

2PUTT · 05-17-2016, 08:25 AM

check if any of the bushings are cracked or torn. if they are, i would probably replace the control arms especially if they are still the original ones.

tuj · 05-18-2016, 11:23 PM

I would start with a trip to a BMW mechanic (not necessarily a dealer, but someone who knows the E82 chassis) and have them test-drive the car and look at the suspension on a lift. I suspect you will have 1 or 2 bushings that need replacement. As mentioned, this is a perfect time to swap to M3 lower control arms for better steering response and a bit more negative camber.

As for the rest of your suspension, well, depends on your purpose. Springs don't really wear that much, but shocks definitely do. Especially with our bad roads here.

Lastly, dude you are in PR! We should meet up!!!! Do you PS1G?

CRYA · 05-19-2016, 10:45 AM

When my car recently had front end clunking, it was fixed with new Meyle HD endlinks. Something to consider.

HP Autosport · 06-02-2016, 10:00 PM

Have a look at the front strut mounts, rear upper and lower shock mounts as well.

CRYA · 06-03-2016, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRYA

When my car recently had front end clunking, it was fixed with new Meyle HD endlinks. Something to consider.

Strike that, my noise is back. Maybe swaybar bushings creaking.

05-13-2016, 12:41 AM	#1
fjgregor Private First Class 42 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Suggestions? Hey guys, I have owned my car for about two years now amd I am ready to go for a major suspension overhaul. The car is a daily drive with the occasional spirited driving in probably the worst roads you can possibly imagine. The reason for this overhaul is the fact that zi recently started hearing a couple of sounds and have isolated them to the front passenger side. The first sounds is a clunking when the car is cold and is transmitted all the way to the dash, as if I were putting an exorbitant amount of force on that side. This only happens over speed bumps at a really low speed. The second sound is a screeching faint sound from the passenger side everytime I brake, as if I had something stuck on the rotor (I checked, nothing) What do you guys recommend? I want to try to get everything done at the same time. Bushings Control Arms Struts Springs Etc. Any help and recommendations are greatly appreciated. __________________ 2009 135i e82 Alpine White N54 DNF 2012 M3 E92 Laguna Seca Blue S65 Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
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05-17-2016, 08:25 AM	#2
2PUTT Captain 513 Rep 943 Posts Drives: F87 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ubiquitous iTrader: (5)	check if any of the bushings are cracked or torn. if they are, i would probably replace the control arms especially if they are still the original ones.
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05-18-2016, 11:23 PM	#3
tuj First Lieutenant 52 Rep 379 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stamford, CT iTrader: (0)	I would start with a trip to a BMW mechanic (not necessarily a dealer, but someone who knows the E82 chassis) and have them test-drive the car and look at the suspension on a lift. I suspect you will have 1 or 2 bushings that need replacement. As mentioned, this is a perfect time to swap to M3 lower control arms for better steering response and a bit more negative camber. As for the rest of your suspension, well, depends on your purpose. Springs don't really wear that much, but shocks definitely do. Especially with our bad roads here. Lastly, dude you are in PR! We should meet up!!!! Do you PS1G? __________________ Living the 1-life since 2013.
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05-19-2016, 10:45 AM	#4
CRYA Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 265 Posts Drives: N55 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (0)	When my car recently had front end clunking, it was fixed with new Meyle HD endlinks. Something to consider.
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HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3843 Rep 54,362 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	Have a look at the front strut mounts, rear upper and lower shock mounts as well.
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