Metallic Clunk when turning right

s-cubed · Sat, Dec-11-2010, 08:39:04 PM

My vert tends to make a metallic clunk with some spring-like resonance when making a 90 degree turn at less than 10 mph. Its only happens when there is a bump or transition in the pavement, like turning into a gas station.

I've brought it in to several dealer who say they can't find anything. It sounds to me like my right rear shock-tower is loose. My warranty is running out at the end of the month. Any suggestions to what it could be?

addy26 · Sun, Dec-12-2010, 08:06:56 AM

I have the exaxt same issue (i think).. only turning right, it makes this springy clunk sound..

Seems to come from the passenger wheel well or above it..almost made me think its due to the vert top but i believe it happens even with the top down.

Any other vert owners experience this?

Ride-wise the car is solid! no weird steering or shaking etc...

Alachua · Sun, Dec-12-2010, 02:18:51 PM

could be a few things, if its coming from the front right it could be:

strut plate bearing

loose end link or bad end link

ball joint? - but I think a dealer would have found that if it was the case, with the "wiggle" test.

you may have to wait it out until it gets worse to actually find it for sure

pje · Sun, Dec-12-2010, 08:33:38 PM

mine was doing the same thing ...turned out the subframe mounts were torn in several places and the strut mount too ....not sure if this applies to you as i drive a coupe , i can't remember if the verts are prone to that too ...the clicking started after a hard launch at the drag strip ...hope that's not the case for you

Sat, Dec-11-2010, 08:39:04 PM	#1
s-cubed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 22 Reputation: 0 Location: Brookline	Metallic Clunk when turning right My vert tends to make a metallic clunk with some spring-like resonance when making a 90 degree turn at less than 10 mph. Its only happens when there is a bump or transition in the pavement, like turning into a gas station. I've brought it in to several dealer who say they can't find anything. It sounds to me like my right rear shock-tower is loose. My warranty is running out at the end of the month. Any suggestions to what it could be?

Sun, Dec-12-2010, 02:18:51 PM	#3
Alachua E46 > E92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 712 Reputation: 0 Location: Cleveland	could be a few things, if its coming from the front right it could be: strut plate bearing loose end link or bad end link ball joint? - but I think a dealer would have found that if it was the case, with the "wiggle" test. you may have to wait it out until it gets worse to actually find it for sure __________________ 2005 Jet Black/Black Nappa ZCP 6SPD Supersprint Race\|OEM CSL Bootlid\|OEM CSL Console\|Tekcarbon 1x1 Diffuser\|TC Kline D/A with 500f/500r\|Powerflex RTABs\|Stud Conversion Buying tires from Tirerack? Give back to MadRussian and use his link. http://www.madrussian.net/m3/diy.shtml

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Sun, Dec-12-2010, 08:06:56 AM	#2
addy26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 120 Reputation: 0	I have the exaxt same issue (i think).. only turning right, it makes this springy clunk sound.. Seems to come from the passenger wheel well or above it..almost made me think its due to the vert top but i believe it happens even with the top down. Any other vert owners experience this? Ride-wise the car is solid! no weird steering or shaking etc...

Sun, Dec-12-2010, 08:33:38 PM	#4
pje Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 831 In the garage: '85 BMW 318 '01 FORD F-350 '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: orlando	mine was doing the same thing ...turned out the subframe mounts were torn in several places and the strut mount too ....not sure if this applies to you as i drive a coupe , i can't remember if the verts are prone to that too ...the clicking started after a hard launch at the drag strip ...hope that's not the case for you