Warm weather = Poly RTAB creeks

guitarkid93 · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 01:49:57 PM

I forgot all about this problem this winter. Now that it has gotten in the 90's around here they are worse then ever. Guess its time to drop the arm or get new ones. Its very annoying anyone else notice this ?

**Obioban** · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:18:32 PM

switch to PowerFlex.

4 years, 80,000 miles, 100% silent on mine.

Viper966 · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:22:15 PM

I have my RE ones... and NEVER had any creaks in ~ 12k miles..

I lubed the crap out of them with Copper anti seize though

**Obioban** · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:43:01 PM

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ight=rtab+poll

**PKumarM3** · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 03:09:14 PM

pretty much rogue products are

the powerflex rtabs have given me no problem. alas, there are some members who claim that their Rogue RTABS have no issue.

go powerflex for rtabs

**tenfifteen** · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 03:12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

switch to PowerFlex.

4 years, 80,000 miles, 100% silent on mine.

I've got Powerflexes... and unfortunately was getting some creak (more of a repeated clunk) yesterday while turning in a parking lot. Had it a little last year too, seems to accompany me changing tires (which led me to assume a spring not in its perch originally), and a little warm weather. Then seems to settle down.

Both times, it's sounded like the right rear, and seemed to go away last year after a track day. Maybe I should go find an empty roundabout and make sure I really workout that side of the suspension.

LightWerkz · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 03:28:00 PM

Warmer weather brought out all my creaking!

guitarkid93 · Mon, Apr-27-2009, 05:09:31 PM

it sucks just when i thought i was done haha

JimmyDick · Wed, Apr-29-2009, 03:08:10 AM

I believe mine are creaking, hard to pinpoint.

Does this happen while entering a incline at an angle often?

Also I am wondering if it is possible to remove, relube and reinstall? Im thinking if it is indeed the RTABs maybe I did not apply enough antiseize.

f1refly · Wed, Apr-29-2009, 04:03:04 AM

When my Powerflex RTABS was installed I asked the installer to go to town with the copper lube. I have not had any creaking yet.....

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 01:49:57 PM	#1
guitarkid93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,899 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Gettysburg, PA	Warm weather = Poly RTAB creeks I forgot all about this problem this winter. Now that it has gotten in the 90's around here they are worse then ever. Guess its time to drop the arm or get new ones. Its very annoying anyone else notice this ? __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6-Speed Tiag with Black Gut ~19" VMR VB3_Streamline Filter_ESD 3" Tips_Tein S-Tech_ZHP SSK LED Tails_Orion Halo's_HID Fogs_Depo Corners~ More to come http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=355723 ///Mpact East June 18th !!!

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:18:32 PM	#2
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,447 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	switch to PowerFlex. 4 years, 80,000 miles, 100% silent on mine. __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:22:15 PM	#3
Viper966 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 1,166 Reputation: 0 Location: Buffalo	I have my RE ones... and NEVER had any creaks in ~ 12k miles.. I lubed the crap out of them with Copper anti seize though __________________

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 02:43:01 PM	#4
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,447 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ight=rtab+poll __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 03:09:14 PM	#5
PKumarM3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,508 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	pretty much rogue products are the powerflex rtabs have given me no problem. alas, there are some members who claim that their Rogue RTABS have no issue. go powerflex for rtabs Last edited by PKumarM3; Mon, Apr-27-2009 at 03:15:20 PM.

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 03:28:00 PM	#7
LightWerkz Automotive Lighting Innovations Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,842 Reputation: 0 Location: Oakland NJ	Warmer weather brought out all my creaking! __________________ Caesar Rowinski - LIGHTWERKZ 2009 BMW M3 Sedan - Space Gray FS: PFC Pads

Mon, Apr-27-2009, 05:09:31 PM	#8
guitarkid93 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,899 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Gettysburg, PA	it sucks just when i thought i was done haha __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6-Speed Tiag with Black Gut ~19" VMR VB3_Streamline Filter_ESD 3" Tips_Tein S-Tech_ZHP SSK LED Tails_Orion Halo's_HID Fogs_Depo Corners~ More to come http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=355723 ///Mpact East June 18th !!!

Wed, Apr-29-2009, 03:08:10 AM	#9
JimmyDick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,036 Reputation: 0 Location: peoria il	I believe mine are creaking, hard to pinpoint. Does this happen while entering a incline at an angle often? Also I am wondering if it is possible to remove, relube and reinstall? Im thinking if it is indeed the RTABs maybe I did not apply enough antiseize. __________________

Wed, Apr-29-2009, 04:03:04 AM	#10
f1refly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 255 Reputation: 0	When my Powerflex RTABS was installed I asked the installer to go to town with the copper lube. I have not had any creaking yet.....

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