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mike519 · 11-03-2012, 01:38 PM

In PA checking out Z4MR. Has some clunking and rubbing noise from mid rear at times.

Clunking sounds like tranny...happens under accel then clutch in. Sounds like linkages or something.

Rubbing is in wheels at low speed and tight corners.

BMW tech says both are normal and common. Says rubbing is from limited slip diff (which makes sense). Says all M trannys clunk like this.

Car is otherwise in great shape.

What do the experts here think? If it is what the tech says, and concerns?

Thanks

Kgolf31 · 11-03-2012, 01:48 PM

Dual mass flywheels will make a clunk when you push the clutch in.

Tire rubbing depends on what size tires he has.

mike519 · 11-03-2012, 01:49 PM

No, it's not the tires, just coming from that area, possibly the diff.

inTgr8r · 11-03-2012, 01:51 PM

Hey Mike
With the dual mas flywheel it's common to have chattering as you clutch in.

The dif also sounds normal if it's on tight cornering as you describe.
Chances are the diff has the normal spec fluid.
BMW also has a fluid with a friction modifier that lessens this sound.
....there are several threads on both topics.

mike519 · 11-03-2012, 02:03 PM

Thought so, thanks Ian.

Deal's done...$28,500.

inTgr8r · 11-03-2012, 02:09 PM

Excellent!!
Congrats

Finnegan · 11-03-2012, 02:33 PM

Hey, congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pics!

Endless619 · 11-03-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mike519

Thought so, thanks Ian.

Deal's done...$28,500.

Wow a little high for a Z4MR. Congrats though.

beta · 11-03-2012, 08:03 PM

I think it's a fair price for a good condition sepang roadster. Don't know about the rubbing sound, but the clunking when clutching in is completely normal.

mike519 · 11-03-2012, 08:30 PM

It only has 28,000miles. Mint with nav, light sepang interior, etc. it's a good price...been looking for a while. Plus, I sold my '08 3.0i for 28k so only a $500 difference.

mike519 · 11-03-2012, 08:31 PM

As a PS, there was an almost identical car for sale at Kelowna BMW a couple months ago for 34,999 and it had more miles and I don't think it had nav.

gtMc · 11-03-2012, 09:20 PM

well done!

Finnegan · 11-03-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mike519

It only has 28,000miles. Mint with nav, light sepang interior, etc. it's a good price...been looking for a while. Plus, I sold my '08 3.0i for 28k so only a $500 difference.

On the total deal level, this is nothing but wonderful!

ZStig · 11-03-2012, 10:01 PM

welcome to the sepang club!

fairlady_z · 11-06-2012, 05:04 PM

pics or it didn't happen. hahaha

Bammered · 11-07-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike519

In PA checking out Z4MR. Has some clunking and rubbing noise from mid rear at times.

Clunking sounds like tranny...happens under accel then clutch in. Sounds like linkages or something.

Rubbing is in wheels at low speed and tight corners.

BMW tech says both are normal and common. Says rubbing is from limited slip diff (which makes sense). Says all M trannys clunk like this.

Car is otherwise in great shape.

What do the experts here think? If it is what the tech says, and concerns?

Thanks

Rear subframe bolts 100%. Had the same thing happen to mine and bros car...tighten them up before damage occurs.

Caddyshk · 11-07-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bammered

Rear subframe bolts 100%. Had the same thing happen to mine and bros car...tighten them up before damage occurs.

This is new

Endless619 · 11-14-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike519

As a PS, there was an almost identical car for sale at Kelowna BMW a couple months ago for 34,999 and it had more miles and I don't think it had nav.

Just way to much regardless. When I left Oregon, then California and across the country they were $22,000-$27,000 for the Roadsters and $25,900-$38,800 for the Coupes. Mileage ranged from 18,000- 75k.

mike519 · 11-14-2012, 10:31 PM

Is there a point to this? Never quite sure why someone feels the need to tell someone else they paid too much. I got the car I wanted for what I consider to be a good price after doing a lot of shopping and investigation...but thanks for your concern for my financial wellbeing.

KevinC · 11-15-2012, 12:59 AM

And he lives at Disneyland, and doesn't own a Z.

beta · 11-15-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike519

Is there a point to this? Never quite sure why someone feels the need to tell someone else they paid too much. I got the car I wanted for what I consider to be a good price after doing a lot of shopping and investigation..

I agree with you.

Looking at autotrader right now, when convertibles are notoriously cheaper in winter (summer prices are always higher):

Add to this that it's sepang: 99 roadsters and 68 coupes. There's 4 to 8 times as many red, silver, black and blue roadsters (382, 613, 864, 478 respectively). Not knocking any color, just pointing out the relatively rarity of sepang. Even white is twice as common (217).

I understand the selective bias though, you're much more likely to remember the cars with super low prices (there was a sepang roadster for 17k with 80k miles when I was looking for mine). If I ever see a coupe for that cheap I'm picking it up for a track car hah!

mike519 · 11-15-2012, 06:23 AM

Yeah, I went and looked at another sepang in Chicago two weeks before. I could of had it for 24k, maybe a little less, but it was a little rough so I turned it down. I think there are a couple more on there now for less than I paid but a lot more miles and I doubt in anywhere near as good a shape.

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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Need advice fast... In PA checking out Z4MR. Has some clunking and rubbing noise from mid rear at times. Clunking sounds like tranny...happens under accel then clutch in. Sounds like linkages or something. Rubbing is in wheels at low speed and tight corners. BMW tech says both are normal and common. Says rubbing is from limited slip diff (which makes sense). Says all M trannys clunk like this. Car is otherwise in great shape. What do the experts here think? If it is what the tech says, and concerns? Thanks
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Dual mass flywheels will make a clunk when you push the clutch in. Tire rubbing depends on what size tires he has.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Hey Mike With the dual mas flywheel it's common to have chattering as you clutch in. The dif also sounds normal if it's on tight cornering as you describe. Chances are the diff has the normal spec fluid. BMW also has a fluid with a friction modifier that lessens this sound. ....there are several threads on both topics. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	I think it's a fair price for a good condition sepang roadster. Don't know about the rubbing sound, but the clunking when clutching in is completely normal. __________________ modification journal
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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	It only has 28,000miles. Mint with nav, light sepang interior, etc. it's a good price...been looking for a while. Plus, I sold my '08 3.0i for 28k so only a $500 difference.
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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	As a PS, there was an almost identical car for sale at Kelowna BMW a couple months ago for 34,999 and it had more miles and I don't think it had nav.
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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Is there a point to this? Never quite sure why someone feels the need to tell someone else they paid too much. I got the car I wanted for what I consider to be a good price after doing a lot of shopping and investigation...but thanks for your concern for my financial wellbeing.
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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I went and looked at another sepang in Chicago two weeks before. I could of had it for 24k, maybe a little less, but it was a little rough so I turned it down. I think there are a couple more on there now for less than I paid but a lot more miles and I doubt in anywhere near as good a shape.
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