xmanpro wrote

Hi Friends -

So my ride is exhibiting the rear knocking noise. I took it to the dealer and shared some threads here online and they replaced the bolt in the sway bar and torqued it to 100nm. Noise is still there. Looks like it may need new sway bars to resolve this issue. The dealer refuses to perform any more warranty work because the car is lowered.

I kind of remember there were members here with lowered rides and sway bars replaced. Is there anyway you can share with me the work order from BMW or share some insight into how you were able to get the sway bar replaced. Any documentation or talking points welcome!

Thanks in advance!

xmanpro wrote

Thank you. Will try another friendly dealer 45 mins away.

In the meantime here's my service order.

Busa Dave wrote

If it is aftermarket and it seems BMW has documented that fact you are pretty much out of luck. It will be up to You to Prove different. Been there done this one with two different manufacturers.

This is the long and short of it.

Really_fat_ninja wrote

What conditions do the noise come up? Just xurious

xmanpro wrote

Turning left and right below 10mph

r33_RGSport wrote

xmanpro wrote

Thank you. Will try another friendly dealer 45 mins away.

In the meantime here's my service order.

They didn't install the shim.
They read the SIB but didn't follow instruction.
Do a socal trip, and I'll fix it for you.
Not all BMW tech created equal. I don't care how everyone are screaming about equality these days. Lol.

xmanpro wrote

r33_RGSport wrote

xmanpro wrote

Thank you. Will try another friendly dealer 45 mins away.

In the meantime here's my service order.

They didn't install the shim.
They read the SIB but didn't follow instruction.
Do a socal trip, and I'll fix it for you.
Not all BMW tech created equal. I don't care how everyone are screaming about equality these days. Lol.

Doood. You're right these guys didn't install the shim. Fukin a.

I'm actually planning on driving from Thermal (Palm Springs) to Big Sur in July and you're literally off the freeway route so might take you up in that offer. Was planning on taking the x6m on that trip anyway.

r33_RGSport wrote

It is the simple answer for a lazy and lack of knowledge person to come into conclusion like that.

"Oh, it has aftermarket part. It must be it."

I got multiple customers that came to me because BMW dealership "tech" gave them that answer.
And guess what, the problem wasn't even related to the aftermarket parts.

It is like seeing your partner with another person that you don't know, and you decided to blame them for cheating with other person without even investigating.

xmanpro wrote

r33_RGSport wrote

xmanpro wrote

Thank you. Will try another friendly dealer 45 mins away.

In the meantime here's my service order.

They didn't install the shim.
They read the SIB but didn't follow instruction.
Do a socal trip, and I'll fix it for you.
Not all BMW tech created equal. I don't care how everyone are screaming about equality these days. Lol.

Doood. You're right these guys didn't install the shim. Fukin a.

I'm actually planning on driving from Thermal (Palm Springs) to Big Sur in July and you're literally off the freeway route so might take you up in that offer. Was planning on taking the x6m on that trip anyway.

xmanpro wrote

Quick update here, had my local shop install the shims that r33_RGSport provided and now the knocking noise is gone! I'm so happy I don't have to listen to that anymore.

Thank you so much Ben!

r33_RGSport wrote

Glad I can help remotely.

fe03h20 wrote

Maybe you got a twin with the mind of yours on the East coast?

xmanpro wrote

Quick update here, had my local shop install the shims that r33_RGSport provided and now the knocking noise is gone! I'm so happy I don't have to listen to that anymore.

Thank you so much Ben!

r33_RGSport wrote

It is the simple answer for a lazy and lack of knowledge person to come into conclusion like that.

"Oh, it has aftermarket part. It must be it."

I got multiple customers that came to me because BMW dealership "tech" gave them that answer.
And guess what, the problem wasn't even related to the aftermarket parts.

It is like seeing your partner with another person that you don't know, and you decided to blame them for cheating with other person without even investigating.