[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Haneef

Any good news?

Haven’t had a chance to drive it yet. I will this weekend

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Haneef

Any good news?

No dice, still have the noise. Just trying to figure out when I want to take it in to the dealer again for round 2, maybe next fall

[Haneef]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

No dice, still have the noise. Just trying to figure out when I want to take it in to the dealer again for round 2, maybe next fall

Aww man. Highly unlikely the dealer can solve this. Guess it’s a live with it thingy. It only happens when you are gentle with it. Just rip across bumps. Should be perfectly fine 🤣

[Littlecoupe]

TJZ67201 To clarify, did your parcel shelf work reduce some of the noise? I know you still have some "thump" going on, but what you added for padding/isolation, did it do any good at all?

For me, I have some hollow sounding noises over some bumps, and it sounds more like suspension or something under that car. That noise bothers me less. The one noise that does bother me is the plastic tapping noise over some bumps that unsettle the rear end (usually big frost heaves). It kind of sounds like if your passenger seatbelt hits the B pillar, but that's not the problem. Leaning my head back and listening to the rear makes it sound like it comes from the rear, likely C pillar or parcel shelf. I tried the pool noodle stuffing trick, but it made zero difference.

My yearly oil change will be due in 3 months. I don't know that I'm going to tear the rear apart before then, so I think I'll have the dealer look at it when I bring it in. This is knowing I have zero faith they'll fix it. If it ends up being unresolved by the dealer afterward, I may be motivated enough to take the rear apart piece by piece to isolate the issue. First the bolsters, then door card panels, then C pillars, then the parcel shelf. I'll probably load it up with felt tape and foam upon reinstallation.-

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Littlecoupe

TJZ67201 To clarify, did your parcel shelf work reduce some of the noise? I know you still have some "thump" going on, but what you added for padding/isolation, did it do any good at all?

My parcel shelf modifications fully resolved one vibration issue I was having with very loud music and heavy bass. Idk what was the actual cause, but it is now fully fixed.

Regarding the suspension thump, adding the sound deadening to the rear parcel shelf only ended up reducing the noise about less than 10%. I also added sound deadening material underneath the rear seat bench, directly over where the gas tank sits under the seats. This reduced the thump about another 10 percent as well, but I can still hear it without a doubt. So that makes me believe the origin of the noise has to be the suspension. The car is actually quiet a bit quieter with the additional deadening, almost too quiet because I no longer have to shut my exhaust valves when cruising on the highway.

Back to the thumping noise, overall it has been reduced VERY slightly in my opinion with the sound deadening. This helps, but my ears are fine tuned to sounds of this frequency, especially when driving and it still drives me crazy in these colder months. Now that it’s been getting warmer again in Chicago, the noise is not as prominent and more livable. I really love this car, but if there is not a resolution by the next cold season, I might consider trading it in…

My plan is: Unless there is an official fix before then or the sound gets any worse, I will be taking my car in for its next free oil change in Oct/Nov of 2024. My dealer said they will open a case with BMWNA for additional investigation since I have already brought it in twice with a paper trail and they have already replaced RR suspension without any luck.

[Haneef]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

My parcel shelf modifications fully resolved one vibration issue I was having with very loud music and heavy bass. Idk what was the actual cause, but it is now fully fixed.

Regarding the suspension thump, adding the sound deadening to the rear parcel shelf only ended up reducing the noise about less than 10%. I also added sound deadening material underneath the rear seat bench, directly over where the gas tank sits under the seats. This reduced the thump about another 10 percent as well, but I can still hear it without a doubt. So that makes me believe the origin of the noise has to be the suspension. The car is actually quiet a bit quieter with the additional deadening, almost too quiet because I no longer have to shut my exhaust valves when cruising on the highway.

Back to the thumping noise, overall it has been reduced VERY slightly in my opinion with the sound deadening. This helps, but my ears are fine tuned to sounds of this frequency, especially when driving and it still drives me crazy in these colder months. Now that it’s been getting warmer again in Chicago, the noise is not as prominent and more livable. I really love this car, but if there is not a resolution by the next cold season, I might consider trading it in…

My plan is: Unless there is an official fix before then or the sound gets any worse, I will be taking my car in for its next free oil change in Oct/Nov of 2024. My dealer said they will open a case with BMWNA for additional investigation since I have already brought it in twice with a paper trail and they have already replaced RR [...]

Is it actually that bad, I mean I do hear it but kinda tuned to it so it doesn’t bother me now. For me it’s a characteristic of the car. But everything else trumps that sound lol. My next is most likely M340i but I guess I’d like more power. So M3 I suppose. May be in 2026.

[MPR]

TJZ67201 was the dealer able to reproduce the issue/sound?

[Pentland]

Can someone record /video the noise please?
Thanks

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by MPR

TJZ67201 was the dealer able to reproduce the issue/sound?

Yes, they confirmed they heard it and they confirmed they still heard it after replace the RR shock absorber

Originally Posted by Pentland

Can someone record /video the noise please?
Thanks

I will try to setup a tripod or something to record it. If I get it and it’s audible, I’ll post the video here

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Haneef

Is it actually that bad

It’s not loud and my GF says she doesn’t notice it but like I said, it’s the frequency or whatever that really bothers me. Even with music turned up I know it’s there…

[Haneef]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

It’s not loud and my GF says she doesn’t notice it but like I said, it’s the frequency or whatever that really bothers me. Even with music turned up I know it’s there…

True. Passengers usually cannot hear it as much as the driver. But honestly I guess it’s my first decent car and I feel like it’s a normal sound now for me. So I guess greener pastures when I trade up.

What do you think the 2023 M240i with 12k miles roughly will cost in 2026 🤣

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by Haneef

True. Passengers usually cannot hear it as much as the driver. But honestly I guess it’s my first decent car and I feel like it’s a normal sound now for me. So I guess greener pastures when I trade up.

What do you think the 2023 M240i with 12k miles roughly will cost in 2026 🤣

Good question lol. From what I’ve seen, B58 cars hold value pretty decently. Certainly better than the 4-bangers. I honestly don’t want to consider trading in any time soon, just going to (hopefully) forget about it when the weather gets warmer and hope for the best by next cold season 😄

[Littlecoupe]

For me, noises are bothersome because I honestly expect better of the cars I buy. I get that they'll make noises after some time, but a few have acted up quite early on. I have been in a number of older vehicles that seem to make fewer extraneous noises, I'm rather disappointed that my 75K CAD car is MUCH worse than my wife's 40K CAD CX-30. Sure, I have a much better engine, trans and chassis, plus it's a coupe, but still, it shouldn't be worse than a car based on a base model worth less than 30K CAD. That is only one example.

Over the years, I have dumped my factory ordered 2015 Mustang, 2018 Stinger, and I got pretty fed up with my F22 M240i (2020) as well. The F22 held up the best though, I had a couple good quiet years before the A-pillar popping plagued it. I wouldn't have kept it due to the way it was going downhill, but I also traded in early for my G42 due to the market's ridiculous trade-in allowances.

I've narrowed down my OCD on rattles to either some type of brain problem, or the fact I've had new cars so long that have no "real" issues like engine troubles, so I'm just finding something wrong with it I guess.

Considering all the cars I've gotten rid of for noises, either this car smartens up and shuts up, or once the lease is done, I'm going back to used cars. At least then they have some miles and I won't expect them to be perfect. Also, that will get me out of perpetual car payments. It's that, or hypnotherapy. I've quite seriously been thinking about it...I have a problem...lol.

Back to the topic, when I bring mine in (in about 3 months), I'll see what the dealer can do. If anything, I'll definitely report back. Don't hold your breath though, we have some real winner techs around here.

[Haneef]

Originally Posted by Littlecoupe

For me, noises are bothersome because I honestly expect better of the cars I buy. I get that they'll make noises after some time, but a few have acted up quite early on. I have been in a number of older vehicles that seem to make fewer extraneous noises, I'm rather disappointed that my 75K CAD car is MUCH worse than my wife's 40K CAD CX-30. Sure, I have a much better engine, trans and chassis, plus it's a coupe, but still, it shouldn't be worse than a car based on a base model worth less than 30K CAD. That is only one example.

Over the years, I have dumped my factory ordered 2015 Mustang, 2018 Stinger, and I got pretty fed up with my F22 M240i (2020) as well. The F22 held up the best though, I had a couple good quiet years before the A-pillar popping plagued it. I wouldn't have kept it due to the way it was going downhill, but I also traded in early for my G42 due to the market's ridiculous trade-in allowances.

I've narrowed down my OCD on rattles to either some type of brain problem, or the fact I've had new cars so long that have no "real" issues like engine troubles, so I'm just finding something wrong with it I guess.

Considering all the cars I've gotten rid of for noises, either this car smartens up and shuts up, or once the lease is done, I'm going back to used cars. At least then they have some miles and I won't expect them to be perfect. Also, that will get me out of perpetual car payments. It's that, or hypnotherapy. I've quite seriously been thinking about it...I have a problem...lol.

Back to the topic, when I bring mine in (in about 3 months), I'll [...]

Yeah I switched from a CX30 and yes that doesn’t have such a sound. But I feel like, the trade offs are worth it. I totally get that a brand new having it can be painful. I got a used that looks brand new for 45k (before tax). All options on (minus ZTK) with performance tires. And thundernight!! Lol. It’s been a hoot/blast driving this. I am also adjusted now with the sound. I mean it’s literally in every 2 series. I feel like folks who don’t report it are folks who don’t know what it sounds like. :/

[drpie]

My right rear strut/shock were recently replaced; after a test drive the tech stated the noise was still there; another associated part was replaced and no more right rear end noise; didn't realize how bad it was; I can give you the part numbers if you are interested.

[Littlecoupe]

Originally Posted by drpie

My right rear strut/shock were recently replaced; after a test drive the tech stated the noise was still there; another associated part was replaced and no more right rear end noise; didn't realize how bad it was; I can give you the part numbers if you are interested.

We are very interested in part numbers and/or descriptions of what the offending parts were

[Pentland]

Still very interested to hear a recording of this noise.

[Bandit009]

Originally Posted by drpie

My right rear strut/shock were recently replaced; after a test drive the tech stated the noise was still there; another associated part was replaced and no more right rear end noise; didn't realize how bad it was; I can give you the part numbers if you are interested.

Part number please!

[TJZ67201]

Originally Posted by drpie

My right rear strut/shock were recently replaced; after a test drive the tech stated the noise was still there; another associated part was replaced and no more right rear end noise; didn't realize how bad it was; I can give you the part numbers if you are interested.

Please I beg of you! Lmao would love that damn part number I’d take my car in tomorrow if I had it lol

[Rdurty2]

Why do I feel like we will never get that part number.

[drpie]

You will get it; busy surgeon !

[drpie]

Here are the part numbers:

37-10-6-894-638
33-50-6-889-812
07-11-9-907-135
07-11-9-907-502

Right rear strut replaced and strut top mount.