|
|
|
|
|
| 12-29-2012, 05:05 PM | #1 |
|
Lieutenant
 82
Rep 539
Posts |
My car sounds like a...thoughts?
My car sounds like a creaking wooden ship...the sound is coming from the drivers front wheel and comes and goes. It sounds exactly like a creaking wooden ship and is louder over bumps, but doesn't happen all the time. It happens when I'm driving straight, turning the wheel doesn't affect it. It been cold here lately and seems to have gotten worse...any idea what this could be?
2012 128i, non sport transmission 15,000 miles |
| 12-29-2012, 05:22 PM | #2 |
|
Captain
57
Rep 861
Posts
Drives: 2011 BMW 135i
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
|
Any serious bumps/potholes lately? Any chance for a video of the sound?
__________________
Sold
 2011 BMW 135i - COBB V2 AP / VMR 710's / 4" AR Catless DP / BMS Intake w/ Air Scoops / Eibach Pro Kit / MadDad Street Series Axle Back / ER Charge Pipe / BMS OCC / Vorshlag Camber Plates / Sammich Sticker |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-29-2012, 08:28 PM | #3 |
|
Lieutenant
82
Rep 539
Posts |
Video will be hard because it doesn't happen every time I drive...
Haven't hit any large bumps or potholes...sound started after a 150mile highway trip last week. It literally sounds like the creaking of an old wooden ship... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 12-30-2012, 12:24 AM | #5 |
|
Second Lieutenant
7
Rep 217
Posts |
Temperature may not be the reason for it IMO. Aren't the 1ers notorious for creaking sounds? I've seen many threads on sounds. My 2011 135 doesn't make any noise though. And it's like 20-30 degrees down in Texas right now.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-01-2013, 08:27 PM | #8 |
|
Former Opel GT Pilot
327
Rep 771
Posts |
Here's a thought... Have you torqued your wheel mounting bolts lately? A local shop forgot to tighten mine once, and as they worked themselves out from being just finger-tight, my wheel made some pretty strange sounds.
__________________
So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-02-2013, 02:59 PM | #9 |
|
Lieutenant
82
Rep 539
Posts |
Update
I drove the car 140 miles. Wheel was making a lot of noise before hand, I said "oh well"...did the trip anyway (made no noise at freeway speeds and flat pavement)...Also on the way I stopped and ran car through a warm car wash. Its been under 30degrees out...The noise is gone...so far so good, I'll check back if it returns |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-02-2013, 03:50 PM | #10 |
|
Private
 
5
Rep 76
Posts |
It's under warranty take it in. Most noises are heard for a reason. Lots of damage has resulted from people ignoring a noise. I would rather have it looked at and documented even if it is nothing.
__________________
If your not livin now, then when?
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-03-2013, 03:36 AM | #11 |
|
Private First Class
 
34
Rep 150
Posts |
Have this same noise since winter started. There is a TSB for "sway bar bushings", I've had them replaced twice with the updated design and I still get the noise in cold temperatures. Common problem with many BMW models.
I remember seeing a thread where they even replaced the entire front suspension and the sound still returned after a few days  . |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
