Rattle, common problem?

jgorman13 · 09-18-2008, 04:04 PM

hey, when my top is up there is a rattle directly behind the middle everytime i hit a bump that sounds like a piece of plastic is loose. Is this a common problem or just something I cant help? Ive never owned a vert before so I have no clue if something is wrong or not.

quickfast · 09-18-2008, 08:02 PM

The Z4 is literally made of these .

rc'Z · 09-19-2008, 08:07 AM

Not all roadsters are rattle traps. Power top, manual top. Something in the storage boxes between the seats?

3002 tii · 09-19-2008, 08:23 AM

if it makes you feel any better, i own a coupe and i get dash rattle. and its happened with every sports car or modded car (aftermarket suspension) i've owned. starts out fine but after enough bumps on a harsh ride, something's bound to give.

mine goes away for the most part when i put the navi screen down. going to have the dealer check it out soon.

pbdm4k · 09-19-2008, 10:29 AM

Your best friend will be a roll of felt tape...

Dismantle everything, tape it up so its nice and snug, and that should take care of most of the rattles.

jgorman13 · 09-19-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbdm4k

Your best friend will be a roll of felt tape...

Dismantle everything, tape it up so its nice and snug, and that should take care of most of the rattles.

hmmm, no thanks

GP20 · 09-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbdm4k

Your best friend will be a roll of felt tape...

Dismantle everything, tape it up so its nice and snug, and that should take care of most of the rattles.

+1.

So true.

I've spent 50~60 hours taking out my Z4M's entire interior (except dash board) TWICE and going after literally every possible rattle source. My interior's now finally 99% rattle free and I couldn't be happier. Also, the OEM strut brace helps tighting up the roadster's chassis and made a noticible difference decreasing the rattles.

I've had 3 Z4's, and they all rattled badly. My '03 2.5i with 16" wheels rattled the least.

DuaneC · 09-20-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jgorman13

hey, when my top is up there is a rattle directly behind the middle everytime i hit a bump that sounds like a piece of plastic is loose. Is this a common problem or just something I cant help? Ive never owned a vert before so I have no clue if something is wrong or not.

jgorman13,
Had my 08 Z4 for about 2 months. So far it's been mostly top down driving, but like you note, an occasional rattle when top up. Haven't figured it out yet -- not evident on every bump I hit. Was gonna have the dealer take a look (or is that a listen).

jgorman13 · 09-20-2008, 01:36 PM

same, had my car for less than a month. i think im gonna have my dealer look this week.

DuaneC · 09-20-2008, 01:45 PM

Sounds like you'll get to a dealer before me. Let us know what results.

ZStig · 09-20-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by quickfast

The Z4 is literally made of these .

hahaha true true

AtoB · 09-20-2008, 04:48 PM

this is my second Z... no rattles.

jabramson · 09-22-2008, 09:32 PM

I brought my 06 Z4 to the dealership today because the rattle has been bothering me since I picked up this pre-owned vehicle last week. Every little bump including running over those little light reflector in between lanes would cause a sound like something loose was rattling around.

I was told the problem was in the convertable top frame and it needed an adjustment. I pick it up tomorrow so it should be much quieter.

jgorman13 · 09-22-2008, 10:21 PM

ok that sounds identical to mine. its goin in on wed. hoping for the best

DuaneC · 09-22-2008, 10:41 PM

Sounds like the rattle I'm hearing too. It's definitely behind me, and seems to emanate from the roof rather than the trunk or centre console.

jgorman13, be sure to report back.

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jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	same, had my car for less than a month. i think im gonna have my dealer look this week.
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jabramson New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Automatic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I had this problem I brought my 06 Z4 to the dealership today because the rattle has been bothering me since I picked up this pre-owned vehicle last week. Every little bump including running over those little light reflector in between lanes would cause a sound like something loose was rattling around. I was told the problem was in the convertable top frame and it needed an adjustment. I pick it up tomorrow so it should be much quieter.
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jgorman13 Lieutenant 25 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i, 2008 C300 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	ok that sounds identical to mine. its goin in on wed. hoping for the best
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DuaneC New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the rattle I'm hearing too. It's definitely behind me, and seems to emanate from the roof rather than the trunk or centre console. jgorman13, be sure to report back.
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