Hello guys and gals. I have recently noticed a popping noise when entering and exiting my driveway (its a slight incline) the noise is on the drivers side as near as I can tell. Anyone have any ideas?
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Hello guys and gals. I have recently noticed a popping noise when entering and exiting my driveway (its a slight incline) the noise is on the drivers side as near as I can tell. Anyone have any ideas?
Mods: Smoked corners, smoked side markers, smoked tails, 35% tint, CF kidney grills, debadged, angel eyes, 3000k HID Fogs, OBX exhaust, Sharked, solo werks S1 coilovers, front and rear strut brace, AUX cable
"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone built it for me"
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RSM
But I would also inspect the suspension coil, and RTAB's.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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Dane what is an RSM? I had coils out last weekend when raising the suspension back up and they seemed fine. I will check the RTABs tonight.
edit RSM = rear shock mount?
Mods: Smoked corners, smoked side markers, smoked tails, 35% tint, CF kidney grills, debadged, angel eyes, 3000k HID Fogs, OBX exhaust, Sharked, solo werks S1 coilovers, front and rear strut brace, AUX cable
"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone built it for me"
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Yep. You got it.Originally Posted by midlandtech
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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sweet I will start digging to find out whats going on.
Mods: Smoked corners, smoked side markers, smoked tails, 35% tint, CF kidney grills, debadged, angel eyes, 3000k HID Fogs, OBX exhaust, Sharked, solo werks S1 coilovers, front and rear strut brace, AUX cable
"I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone built it for me"
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Can you please let us know what you find? I have found that my car "pops" when coming to a stop (weight shifting related I think), and also sometimes when going over speed bumps. I can hear it in the car, like the sounds comes through the body. I think our issues might be related so I am very interested. Mine will have to go to a shop to get fixed since I cant work on it on an almost verticle city street. hah.
2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT. Built 11-19-04. Bought 4-2012.
Stock: Nav, leather, PDC, Xenon
Added by me: OEM Alarm, OEM heated seats, OEM aux kit, OEM Bluetooth, intravee, M3 strut brace, BMW Performance Intake, Nappa leather arm rest, updated LCM (triple blink, euro hazards, trifecta lighting, 3 stage brakes), temp gauge
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Front suspension items will make sounds as well, if worn badly.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
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How loud is it? Could be swaybar end link. That's what my popping sound was
-Chris-
2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD
Wiseguy
Diff mount is also a possibility but the rsm and endlinks are more likely.
Last edited by Johnmadd; 01-16-2014 at 10:42 AM.
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what is "remember"?
Is there a easy way to test the endlinks? If there is movement or something? Mine is decently loud. And I swear I can feel it though my feet on the floor. I will be coming to a stop at a stop sign and as I am almost stopped I hear/feel "pop.....pop"
Hope you dont mind me asking further questions, OP. Dont want to threadjack!
2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT. Built 11-19-04. Bought 4-2012.
Stock: Nav, leather, PDC, Xenon
Added by me: OEM Alarm, OEM heated seats, OEM aux kit, OEM Bluetooth, intravee, M3 strut brace, BMW Performance Intake, Nappa leather arm rest, updated LCM (triple blink, euro hazards, trifecta lighting, 3 stage brakes), temp gauge
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