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zimmer · 09-20-2013, 07:09 PM

I have a 2007 z4m 17000 miles (garage queen) I took her out for a ride and when i made a sharp right turn I hear a noise in rear?

Is there anyway to correct noise when shifting I was told by dealer its normal because it has a dual clutch? Sounds like a rattle

Will tunning engine do any harm to motor

where can i get info on maintenance due by xxx mileage

thanks to who ever has any input

Spedracer81 · 09-20-2013, 07:17 PM

wouldn't the maintenance schedule be in the manual?

30k is Inspection I

zimmer · 09-20-2013, 07:20 PM

I need to check again I may have over looked it, hows your exhuast sound

Finnegan · 09-20-2013, 08:02 PM

Need more descriptive information on "noise" from rear. Could be a lot of things.

When do you hear the "rattle" from the clutch? Idle, clutch in, out, shifting?

Video and sound is always helpful...

Tuning? Depends on tune. Go with a reputable vendor. (Note: not that much to be gained there without supporting mods, and gains are minimal as compared to tunes on turbo cars. This engine is already high strung and very high output.)

zimmer · 09-20-2013, 08:31 PM

if i drive in a circle clock wise it sounds like a tap and squeak, and when i put clutch in and out while rolling forwards and backwards it rattles.

Ill keep it stock its possesed as it is. LOL

Thank You Finn

seank · 09-21-2013, 01:25 AM

Rattle is stock, oem, natural.

Spedracer81 · 09-21-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by zimmer

I need to check again I may have over looked it, hows your exhuast sound

Sounds good, loud but not too loud.. I'm very happy with it

imom · 09-22-2013, 12:11 AM

Quite a few BMW with the S54 engine had done this...first time I had my M, my mechanic asked me to turn off the motor with the clutch in and it made a noise...certain M cars had differential oil issues...so if you swapped it it would reduce the noise in tight corner turns. The rear sway bar would make noises too as it would come loose...the suspension is very stiff and after some miles it would get loose and needs to be tightened.

As Finn mentioned...would be good to post a video of the sound.

socalfabricator · 09-23-2013, 05:04 AM

sounds like a differential oil problem, since your car has been sitting for a long time between drives. when i replaced my diff oil, i was told to drive around in circles to get the oil "flowing"

also, check your rear springs, they might have broke (they'd make a clunk sound)

3002 tii · 09-23-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zimmer

I have a 2007 z4m 17000 miles (garage queen) I took her out for a ride and when i made a sharp right turn I hear a noise in rear?

Is there anyway to correct noise when shifting I was told by dealer its normal because it has a dual clutch? Sounds like a rattle

Will tunning engine do any harm to motor

where can i get info on maintenance due by xxx mileage

thanks to who ever has any input

DCT FTW

oh wait, that car never came with a dual clutch =(

If you're referring to clutch rattle, that's normal. I think your SA meant to refer to the dual mass flywheel.

zimmer · 09-23-2013, 08:52 PM

Thanks for info

ebay has a nice white z4mc for sale if i had cash id buy that one too

dubsesd · 09-28-2013, 08:07 AM

Lol, you have such random comments..

mike519 · 09-29-2013, 11:54 AM

Yeah, clutch is normal. Tight circles and that kind of noise from the rear sounds like diff. Same with my car.

BMW came out with a diff oil with a friction modifier booster added that resolves or lessens this problem. It is not cheap and you need 1.1 litres (so have to buy 1.5 as it is in .5 litre bottles.

zimmer · 09-29-2013, 08:41 PM

Found noise problem as I was driving on highway, I hit a bump and the exhuast got so loud

zimmer · 10-30-2013, 05:13 PM

Thank God my buddy just became a BMW tech, now I have a honest mechanic by my side, it turns out it wasnt the exhaust. My motor mounts were broken.

Mirko · 10-30-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zimmer

Thank God my buddy just became a BMW tech, now I have a honest mechanic by my side, it turns out it wasnt the exhaust. My motor mounts were broken.

Best time to get the Vibra Tech motor mounts. They aren't terribly difficult to install, just time consuming. Also having inTgr8r help do it makes it super easy

Is it the actual motor mount, the bolts or both? Glad you found the problem.

zimmer · 11-01-2013, 09:58 AM

Both. Are there any other things I can have checked out to be pro active

I wish I knew my buddy installed original bmw parts

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zimmer Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M [2.00]	I need to check again I may have over looked it, hows your exhuast sound __________________ Zimmer
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Finnegan Dog Listener 704 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Need more descriptive information on "noise" from rear. Could be a lot of things. When do you hear the "rattle" from the clutch? Idle, clutch in, out, shifting? Video and sound is always helpful... Tuning? Depends on tune. Go with a reputable vendor. (Note: not that much to be gained there without supporting mods, and gains are minimal as compared to tunes on turbo cars. This engine is already high strung and very high output.)
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zimmer Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M [2.00]	if i drive in a circle clock wise it sounds like a tap and squeak, and when i put clutch in and out while rolling forwards and backwards it rattles. Ill keep it stock its possesed as it is. LOL Thank You Finn __________________ Zimmer
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imom First Lieutenant 29 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Subaru BRZ ....... Z4MR (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Quite a few BMW with the S54 engine had done this...first time I had my M, my mechanic asked me to turn off the motor with the clutch in and it made a noise...certain M cars had differential oil issues...so if you swapped it it would reduce the noise in tight corner turns. The rear sway bar would make noises too as it would come loose...the suspension is very stiff and after some miles it would get loose and needs to be tightened. As Finn mentioned...would be good to post a video of the sound.
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socalfabricator New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: so cal iTrader: (0)	sounds like a differential oil problem, since your car has been sitting for a long time between drives. when i replaced my diff oil, i was told to drive around in circles to get the oil "flowing" also, check your rear springs, they might have broke (they'd make a clunk sound)
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mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Yeah, clutch is normal. Tight circles and that kind of noise from the rear sounds like diff. Same with my car. BMW came out with a diff oil with a friction modifier booster added that resolves or lessens this problem. It is not cheap and you need 1.1 litres (so have to buy 1.5 as it is in .5 litre bottles.
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zimmer Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M [2.00]	Found noise problem as I was driving on highway, I hit a bump and the exhuast got so loud __________________ Zimmer
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zimmer Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M [2.00]	Both. Are there any other things I can have checked out to be pro active I wish I knew my buddy installed original bmw parts __________________ Zimmer
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