Rattles galore (after 1200 mile service)

DFW_M · 05-03-2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Amahase

Only the windows shake? not car? sterring wheel?

The car is smooth and the steering is fine.
The windows creaking noise is the annoying part.
When I pull them down by, lets say, 3mm, still under seals, the creaking sound is gone.
Texted my super responsive SA and he said to bring it in and they will fix it. I just hate leaving the car there for a day and someone else "test driving" it...

FirstF80InSpace · 05-03-2018, 10:33 AM

I'm so used to the window seal squeaks that I actually don't hear it anymore when I drive.

ByeFelicia · 05-03-2018, 03:26 PM

Im new to this platform and was jumping to the worst conclusions. Good to know this is a common issue.

nicknaz · 05-03-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drF80

"Over time"? This is a month old car.
I turned in a 3yo F30 that was completely quiet.

I figured f30 is a lot softer so there was less chance for noises and vibration.

I had a 3yr old f30 335 that was completely quiet also.

It's a different car than f80

GERM4N · 05-04-2018, 12:14 AM

I only wish all my rattles came from the windows.

DFW_M · 05-04-2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

I figured f30 is a lot softer so there was less chance for noises and vibration.

I had a 3yr old f30 335 that was completely quiet also.

It's a different car than f80

I totally agree it is a different car, however, I expected that they would have figured out these annoyances by now (last few months of production)...

spuntyb · 05-04-2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by drF80

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

I figured f30 is a lot softer so there was less chance for noises and vibration.

I had a 3yr old f30 335 that was completely quiet also.

It's a different car than f80

I totally agree it is a different car, however, I expected that they would have figured out these annoyances by now (last few months of production)...

Agree, especially on a new car. It's definitely not an F3x, but with only around 1200 miles on it, that amount of rattling is a bit much. I'm having my dealer address a similar issue with my driver's door when I bring it in for the 1200 mile service (at 600 now). The lock pin rattles, the rubber seals rattle, and the trim around the window/lock buttons on the arm rest is loose. I picked this car up with 10 miles on it - WTF?

Zayzel · 05-04-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

Try some Gummi Pfledge. You'll be squeak free for 3 entire days. At least that was my experience.

THREE ENTIRE DAYS lol.

DFW_M · 05-05-2018, 07:55 AM

Quick update:
Rained a lot last two days and my car was soaked at the work parking lot.
After the rain stopped, still wet, ALL of the window rattles/creaks STOPPED completely. Yesterday afternoon, the car was as quiet as I would have expected from it.

The sun and dry air is out, so, I am curious how it will behave after the seals are completely dry.

CK23 · 05-05-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

I thought they fixed the issue with the door squeaking against the trim, but maybe it's still an issue. Ask your dealer to apply the 3M tape to the shadow line trim around the doors, and also look at the lock pins maybe rattling. I had both fixed on both of my F3x cars under warranty.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1210175

^^^This! I had an issue with a 335i that I had a few years back and this completely fixed it. I haven't heard the same squeaks with the M so far, but if I do, this will be my first stop.

DFW_M · 05-12-2018, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by drF80

Quick update:
Rained a lot last two days and my car was soaked at the work parking lot.
After the rain stopped, still wet, ALL of the window rattles/creaks STOPPED completely. Yesterday afternoon, the car was as quiet as I would have expected from it.

The sun and dry air is out, so, I am curious how it will behave after the seals are completely dry.

Update:
Well, the sun was out and dried the seals out and they are creaking again....
Going to have to hose it down every morning before going to work

Aaaaaaaaa · 05-12-2018, 01:03 PM

Did you try Sonax Gummi yet
https://www.sonax.com/Products/Winter/(location)/13446-SONAX-Rubber-protectant5

drgmt · 05-12-2018, 04:23 PM

I've been lucky with my car.

No rattles at 20K now.

DFW_M · 05-13-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

Did you try Sonax Gummi yet
https://www.sonax.com/Products/Winter/(location)/13446-SONAX-Rubber-protectant5

I have not tried that. Will get it off Amazon and try.
Thank you

IM2C · 05-14-2018, 11:52 AM

Picked up the car on Friday. No rattles, fingers crossed.

nicknaz · 05-14-2018, 12:28 PM

So you confirmed it's the rubber seals when they dry out.

Just clean them regularly. I wiped down the seals with optimum no rinse (which I use to clean the exterior anyway)

theroadrunner · 05-14-2018, 01:11 PM

+1 on gummi pfledge, eliminates the window seal groans. it should come with the car.

Aaaaaaaaa · 05-14-2018, 01:12 PM

We need M Performance Rubber Seal Hydrators

Hawkeye1 · 06-03-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kpsupreme

Vaseline works wonders and is extremely cost effective. I noticed squeeking in my cabin when I purchased my car. I vaselined it and the noise immediately went away and hasn't been back since for the past 6,000 miles.

Also applying it to the correct spot is important: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1017134

I might be posting to an old thread, but I've been fighting creaking door seals this since I got the car in December. (2018 F80 CP). I've been cleaning / lubing the entire door seal, top to bottom with Vinylex, with clean water, with Armor All, etc. Nothing helped. Found an older post on an E39 website talking about the same problem, and he mentioned the very top lip of the door, where it contacts the exterior trim. It looks like rubberized felt (though I'm sure it's more rugged than that). I closed one of the doors and pushed against the very top external lip of the door seal, where it contacts the Shadowline trim. "Creak, creak, creak". On a hunch, I waxed the Shadowline (I used some Meguiar's liquid Poly that I had lying around), then pushed on the seal again. "Nothing". Zero. I waxed the black trim around all four doors and took the car for a drive. Zero noise from any of them. I came home and put two more coats on the black plastic, and drove it again. No noise and I am a much happier camper. We'll see how long it lasts...

IM2C · 06-04-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye1

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpsupreme

Vaseline works wonders and is extremely cost effective. I noticed squeeking in my cabin when I purchased my car. I vaselined it and the noise immediately went away and hasn't been back since for the past 6,000 miles.

Also applying it to the correct spot is important: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1017134

I might be posting to an old thread, but I've been fighting creaking door seals this since I got the car in December. (2018 F80 CP). I've been cleaning / lubing the entire door seal, top to bottom with Vinylex, with clean water, with Armor All, etc. Nothing helped. Found an older post on an E39 website talking about the same problem, and he mentioned the very top lip of the door, where it contacts the exterior trim. It looks like rubberized felt (though I'm sure it's more rugged than that). I closed one of the doors and pushed against the very top external lip of the door seal, where it contacts the Shadowline trim. "Creak, creak, creak". On a hunch, I waxed the Shadowline (I used some Meguiar's liquid Poly that I had lying around), then pushed on the seal again. "Nothing". Zero. I waxed the black trim around all four doors and took the car for a drive. Zero noise from any of them. I came home and put two more coats on the black plastic, and drove it again. No noise and I am a much happier camper. We'll see how long it lasts...

Can you post some pics of what you did exactly?

rr006rbc · 06-04-2018, 11:09 AM

Wow..it's a RATTLE. Live with it. Does the engine run? Does the trans shift? DRIVE IT; turn up the music or lower the windows.

Aaaaaaaaa · 06-04-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rr006rbc

Wow..it's a RATTLE. Live with it. Does the engine run? Does the trans shift? DRIVE IT; turn up the music or lower the windows.

It's also a $80k car

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