question on creaking from car

cabear · 04-04-2008, 06:40 PM

my car seems to make a loud creaking noise when going over bumps, or dips. is this normal? it sounds like it's going front to back.

any help?

Hawkeye · 04-04-2008, 06:42 PM

It's normal. Still happens with 14.5K on my '07 3.0si.

edit: If you have RFT tires try replacing them with good summer tires. I hear it helps immensely. I still have the original tires on myself so I wouldn't know. The car has rattled since it was brand new. I am pretty much used to it now. Not much of a sacrifice for the performance IMO.

cabear · 04-05-2008, 02:39 PM

wow really? i was thinking it was blown shocks or control arms or even RSM. i have 39k on my 03.hmmm, guess i'll just have to live with it!

Reach · 04-06-2008, 05:38 PM

If you're concerned about riding on bad / dying shocks, I'd suggest test driving a new one, or dealer's CPO stock, as a comparison point. That way you can know what is "normal" and if your car is outside of those bounds.

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cabear Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: fresno, ca iTrader: (0)	question on creaking from car my car seems to make a loud creaking noise when going over bumps, or dips. is this normal? it sounds like it's going front to back. any help?
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cabear Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: fresno, ca iTrader: (0)	wow really? i was thinking it was blown shocks or control arms or even RSM. i have 39k on my 03.hmmm, guess i'll just have to live with it!
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	If you're concerned about riding on bad / dying shocks, I'd suggest test driving a new one, or dealer's CPO stock, as a comparison point. That way you can know what is "normal" and if your car is outside of those bounds.
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