*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Well. It makes a big bang when I drive over big bumps (usually going on average 50km and up) and mettalic rattles in smaller bumps (eg. normal crappy nz roads). The first thing that I would check would be sway bar links. However, these types of problems usually require professional help if you have limited mechanical abilities, and the vehicle really needs to go on a hoist to check it properly. Next time your in Auckland, call in and I'll have a look...ring first though so I can have a hoist free to check it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthaman01 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 take it to carspot in Hamilton BMW specialists, Greg and the boys sorted my car out many times, hes the man and is pretty damn quick with his diagnosis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I had the same problem in my old vw golf. It turned out to be something completley random.. the retaining clips for the brake pads. Could be worth a check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I had the same problem in my old vw golf. It turned out to be something completley random.. the retaining clips for the brake pads. Could be worth a check. Yes that could do it to.. some of the after market disc pads dont fit in the callipers properly, or missing / broken disc pad retaining clips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted March 19, 2009 I would think the same as Glenn, sway bar links?? Had a similar problem on my 540i with the clinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted March 20, 2009 I had the same problem in my old vw golf. It turned out to be something completley random.. the retaining clips for the brake pads. Could be worth a check. Damn - you beat me to it.... And mine was also a VW Golf with this issue (annoyed me for ages until I finally figured it out). Haha - wasn't a purple diesel was it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted March 20, 2009 Damn - you beat me to it.... And mine was also a VW Golf with this issue (annoyed me for ages until I finally figured it out). Haha - wasn't a purple diesel was it? nope, a silver mk 2 gti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
