Clunk sound from F10 M5 rear on bumps - Page 8 - M5POST

mcvaughan · 12-06-2012, 03:44 PM

Yes, annoying it is. Can't wait to get my H&Rs on...

cidair · 12-06-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mgallen

This "clunking" noise is really starting to annoy me.

I drive on New England roads, which are some of the worst roads in the country. I hear the clunk sound every time I go over ANY "normal size" bump (or pothole). It seems like I hear the sound going over just about every bump in the road. It's much worse at lower speeds versus on the highway.

Is this what everyone else is experiencing while driving over bumps, or do I have another problem with the car that I should have the dealer inspect?

Thanks.

This is exactly what I experience in my car EVERY DAY!!!!
Soooooooooooo annoying.

mgallen · 12-06-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Yes, annoying it is. Can't wait to get my H&Rs on...

How much does H&R cost?

If it's not too much, then I may spend the money just so I don't have to wait any longer for BMW to correct this problem.

mcvaughan · 12-06-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mgallen

How much does H&R cost?

If it's not too much, then I may spend the money just so I don't have to wait any longer for BMW to correct this problem.

Paid I think $320 or so for springs. My local shop quoted about $800 for install and $125 for alignment.

mgallen · 12-19-2012, 03:51 PM

How's the ride quality with your new springs? Is it stiffer than the stock springs, the same, or a soft ride? Did you install H&R?

Thanks.

MCM5 · 12-20-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mgallen

How's the ride quality with your new springs? Is it stiffer than the stock springs, the same, or a soft ride? Did you install H&R?

Thanks.

Picked up my car 3 weeks ago with 600km on the clock now. Experienced the clunk sound, only at speed bump (actually when going down the bump not slowly enough). Will talk to the dealer.

There are many other threads in the forum about H&R. Most are positive feedback that ride quality is very close to original, a tiny bit stiffer at most. But some said the clunk sound was still there after installing the lowering springs.

Now I'm confused

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Update : Just talked to the dealer. They are aware of the issue, 'cos a lot of other M5 owners before me reported it, but there is no timeline yet as to when the new parts will be available.

cidair · 12-20-2012, 08:47 AM

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Info from dealer today ( saw the message in the BMW computer system myself) - new springs delayed until March 2013....

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jbkonis · 12-26-2012, 06:25 PM

Bought my new clunker with 6 miles on ODO. Clunk from inception.

mainly · 12-27-2012, 09:23 AM

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Bought my new clunker with 6 miles on ODO. Clunk from inception.

so lame for BMW to have missed this. on a car this expensive. ridiculous.

Rob///M5 · 12-27-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jbkonis

Bought my new clunker with 6 miles on ODO. Clunk from inception.

so lame for BMW to have missed this. on a car this expensive. ridiculous.

AND continue production without fixing. Baffling.

lumberman · 12-27-2012, 10:03 AM

I think this thread will go on and on.. because more owners are hearing this damn noise everyday with no fix timeline @#$@#$%

Rob///M5 · 01-02-2013, 06:08 PM

Also, to be clear: H&R springs do not fix the clunk sound. My SA tells me there was a service bulletin for F10s prior to 2012 that needed to have the entire rear shocks replaced...sounds like that's what we need as well.

mcvaughan · 01-04-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Also, to be clear: H&R springs do not fix the clunk sound. My SA tells me there was a service bulletin for F10s prior to 2012 that needed to have the entire rear shocks replaced...sounds like that's what we need as well.

My SA says the same. There may not be a resolution to this any time soon.

Maybe I'll opt for a KW V3 setup instead of H&R springs; not ideal considering the loss of EDC, but I recall hearing that there's no clunking at all with that setup.

Can someone with KWs comment???

RPiM5 · 01-04-2013, 03:02 PM

I guess I've been extremely lucky. I've got over 5,500 miles on my F10 M5 and I still don't know what this clunking you all are referring to is. Hoping that BMW fixes this without further delay though.

Rob///M5 · 01-04-2013, 03:08 PM

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I guess I've been extremely lucky. I've got over 5,500 miles on my F10 M5 and I still don't know what this clunking you all are referring to is. Hoping that BMW fixes this without further delay though.

Lets do a comparison next time we meet. Super easy to reproduce. Would be quite interesting if you don't have it.

Rob///M5 · 01-04-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Also, to be clear: H&R springs do not fix the clunk sound. My SA tells me there was a service bulletin for F10s prior to 2012 that needed to have the entire rear shocks replaced...sounds like that's what we need as well.

My SA says the same. There may not be a resolution to this any time soon.

Maybe I'll opt for a KW V3 setup instead of H&R springs; not ideal considering the loss of EDC, but I recall hearing that there's no clunking at all with that setup.

Can someone with KWs comment???

I'm in the same boat. KW makes killer stuff. There is a board member from the east coast who did this and his thunk is now completely gone.

bclk55 · 01-04-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Lets do a comparison next time we meet. Super easy to reproduce. Would be quite interesting if you don't have it.

I don't know if I have it. But I do hear something, but not a loud thumping sound. Mine sound like something is moving in the trunk. Please let me know when is the next meet so we can compare.

Rob///M5 · 01-04-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Lets do a comparison next time we meet. Super easy to reproduce. Would be quite interesting if you don't have it.

I don't know if I have it. But I do hear something, but not a loud thumping sound. Mine sound like something is moving in the trunk. Please let me know when is the next meet so we can compare.

Tomorrow. Huge F10 meet.

BLACK MARKT · 01-04-2013, 05:28 PM

Where's the meet and what time?

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Tomorrow. Huge F10 meet.

Rob///M5 · 01-04-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK MARKT

Where's the meet and what time?

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Tomorrow. Huge F10 meet.

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777463

Cruise down

PatrickC23 · 01-04-2013, 07:36 PM

Curious, are people taking more recent deliveries still experiencing the clunk from the rear springs? I know the "recall" was pushed to March for the new spring replacements, but does that mean they are producing the M5 with the same springs that causes issues which they know they will have to replace?

mgallen · 01-10-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Tomorrow. Huge F10 meet.

Did you guys meet and compare "clunk" sounds?!

12-06-2012, 03:44 PM	#155
mcvaughan Private First Class Drives: 2013 Silverstone BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Yes, annoying it is. Can't wait to get my H&Rs on... __________________ Matt 2013 Silverstone / Black M5 - Akrapovič Evolution exhaust, iND Cosmetic package, Xpel clear bra, H&R sport springs, Macht Schnell wheel spacers

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RPiM5 Major Drives: Triple Black 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,361 iTrader: (0)	I guess I've been extremely lucky. I've got over 5,500 miles on my F10 M5 and I still don't know what this clunking you all are referring to is. Hoping that BMW fixes this without further delay though. __________________

01-04-2013, 07:36 PM	#175
PatrickC23 Major Drives: A rental car for 6-8 weeks Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ Posts: 1,060 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	Curious, are people taking more recent deliveries still experiencing the clunk from the rear springs? I know the "recall" was pushed to March for the new spring replacements, but does that mean they are producing the M5 with the same springs that causes issues which they know they will have to replace? __________________ Retired - 2009 C63 l 2007 Supercharged RRS l 2002 e46 SMG ///M3 l 2001 e46 330ci Alpine White/Sakhir Orange F10 M5 - 20" Modulare Matte Titanium Brushed B18s

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12-19-2012, 03:51 PM	#159
mgallen Member Drives: 2013 M5 Azurite Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	How's the ride quality with your new springs? Is it stiffer than the stock springs, the same, or a soft ride? Did you install H&R? Thanks.

12-26-2012, 06:25 PM	#162
jbkonis Private Drives: 2013 M5 & 2013 GT-R Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 60 iTrader: (1)	Bought my new clunker with 6 miles on ODO. Clunk from inception.

12-27-2012, 10:03 AM	#165
lumberman Private First Class Drives: BMW E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	I think this thread will go on and on.. because more owners are hearing this damn noise everyday with no fix timeline @#$@#$%

01-02-2013, 06:08 PM	#166
Rob///M5 Captain Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 912 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [5.00]	Also, to be clear: H&R springs do not fix the clunk sound. My SA tells me there was a service bulletin for F10s prior to 2012 that needed to have the entire rear shocks replaced...sounds like that's what we need as well.