Front End Clunk

mbb2000 · 03-13-2024, 10:57 AM

So Ive been chasing an annoying front end clunk for months now. Anytime I turn at lower speeds theres a consistent clunk. I have Ohlins RT and have replaces end link, top hats, adjusted preload, you name it. nothing seems to fix the problem. I will post a good video soon but Im at the point where i'm going to punt these coils in the trash because of how fed up I am. Any help would be appreciated.

jfritz27 · 03-13-2024, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mbb2000

So Ive been chasing an annoying front end clunk for months now. Anytime I turn at lower speeds theres a consistent clunk. I have Ohlins RT and have replaces end link, top hats, adjusted preload, you name it. nothing seems to fix the problem. I will post a good video soon but Im at the point where i'm going to punt these coils in the trash because of how fed up I am. Any help would be appreciated.

Have you seen the threads about the steering gear clunk and potential fix? There are a few, this is the big one:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1637057

mbb2000 · 03-15-2024, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jfritz27

Have you seen the threads about the steering gear clunk and potential fix? There are a few, this is the big one:
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1637057

I have but didn't help the problem I was having. I've tried almost everything.

jfritz27 · 03-15-2024, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mbb2000

I have but didn't help the problem I was having. I've tried almost everything.

Hmm, these noises are frustrating. Sounds like you tried a lot of things. What about the swaybar bushings? Some people have noted noises related to the subframe bolts being a bit loose also

Craigito · 03-18-2024, 11:14 PM

Please check my post from a few months ago. I have R&T as well. One of the front shocks had developed a small anount of play but resulted in loud annoying clunking at low speeds.

Craigito · 03-18-2024, 11:15 PM

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=30814133

Pewtinn · 03-19-2024, 10:27 PM

Does it sound like this? -

Clicking sounds when you turn the steering wheel while stationary/slow speeds.

I've been down this rabbit hole for a very long time and finally fixed it. You basically need to buy new strut bolts (1 for passenger/driver, x2 total)-

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-9-07119905418

Cover it in anti-seize, and torque it down further to 55-60 I think. That'll do the trick.

0 sounds. Worked for my KW HAS kit, and a few other friends' coilovers (KW V3).

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Craigito Captain 128 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 16' F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00]	Please check my post from a few months ago. I have R&T as well. One of the front shocks had developed a small anount of play but resulted in loud annoying clunking at low speeds. __________________ *Previous Ride* 2007 335I Coupe / Space / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / ZSP / ZPP / Step / Paddles / Nav / Hot Seats / IPOD/ Xpel HL *Current Ride* 2016 M4 / Mineral Gray / DCT/ Full Black Leather / 19in Gunmetal / Executive /LED/Ohlinds RT/SSR DP-CP-Intake/AP Essex 9668/Bootmod STG 2/DINAN HE
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Craigito Captain 128 Rep 836 Posts Drives: 16' F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00]	https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=30814133 __________________ *Previous Ride* 2007 335I Coupe / Space / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / ZSP / ZPP / Step / Paddles / Nav / Hot Seats / IPOD/ Xpel HL *Current Ride* 2016 M4 / Mineral Gray / DCT/ Full Black Leather / 19in Gunmetal / Executive /LED/Ohlinds RT/SSR DP-CP-Intake/AP Essex 9668/Bootmod STG 2/DINAN HE
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Pewtinn First Lieutenant 105 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Does it sound like this? - Clicking sounds when you turn the steering wheel while stationary/slow speeds. I've been down this rabbit hole for a very long time and finally fixed it. You basically need to buy new strut bolts (1 for passenger/driver, x2 total)- https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-9-07119905418 Cover it in anti-seize, and torque it down further to 55-60 I think. That'll do the trick. 0 sounds. Worked for my KW HAS kit, and a few other friends' coilovers (KW V3).
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