Squeaky sounds coming from RSMs

[enyrgee]

Is this an indication that the RSMs are bad, the suspension is shot, or both?

Also, if I were to upgrade to the TCK S/A setup would it eliminate much of the squat and dive associated with hard acceleration and braking? It never really bothered me before, but with the HIDs I can easily see the cutoff moving up and down and it is irritating .

[M Coupen It]

yes, yes, and yes I had the same problem about 1 week ago, running TCK w/ RE RSMs and no more squeak/rattle/dive and sooooooo much better handling!

[enyrgee]

Thanks, that's what I was expecting (but dreading $$$) to hear.

[RonNSoCal]

I am not interested in upgrading my suspension but the squeaking that sounds like it is coming from my back seat, if I had a back seat, is a constant companion these days. Is this most likely the RSMs trying to tell me it is time to replace them at 55K miles?

[enyrgee]

Sounds like what mine does. I can't really hear it directly behind me, but this weekend I was riding in both my drivers and passengers seat, and in both places the sound seemed to come from over my opposite shoulder (right where the RSMs are)

[2kredz3]

I am not interested in upgrading my suspension but the squeaking that sounds like it is coming from my back seat, if I had a back seat, is a constant companion these days. Is this most likely the RSMs trying to tell me it is time to replace them at 55K miles?

mine were dead @ 48k mi

[enyrgee]

lol... I guess that's what mine are now, since I have 75k miles on it.

[enyrgee]

so if you get the TCK S/A setup, there's no need for the RE RSMs, correct? It should come with RSMs

[2kredz3]

im not sure. . .i just put stock ones back in for 35 bucks. . .20k mi and i am still going good.

[willscam]

I am not interested in upgrading my suspension but the squeaking that sounds like it is coming from my back seat, if I had a back seat, is a constant companion these days. Is this most likely the RSMs trying to tell me it is time to replace them at 55K miles?

I replaced my OEM RSMs with Rogue Engineering RSMs a few months back. I was interested in 1) reinforcing an area recognized for being underengineered by BMW and 2) ridding myself of the squeakies. #1 accomplished. #2 failure. Still squeaking away. Maybe I'm due for TCK SAs.

[Ghery]

so if you get the TCK S/A setup, there's no need for the RE RSMs, correct? It should come with RSMs

TCKline coilovers come with RSMs, you'll be fine.


Urethane subframe bushings will also help greatly with the squat.

[Car54]

Squat is hot, it's close to a wheelie!

[Car54]

Wait, I do have a constructive comment: if you get RE RSM now and then later get TCK's they'll knock off $100 of the kit price. RE's will make it much easier to change later for the TCK's.

[enyrgee]

I thought the REs only made it easier if you have a coupe? The roadster RSMs are easy enough to get to...

[2kredz3]

Squat is hot, it's close to a wheelie!

Wait, I do have a constructive comment: if you get RE RSM now and then later get TCK's they'll knock off $100 of the kit price. RE's will make it much easier to change later for the TCK's.

Kwel, i didnt know that.

I thought the REs only made it easier if you have a coupe? The roadster RSMs are easy enough to get to...

no, easier for the roady but no where near easy.

[enyrgee]

Are they not just underneath the carpet on the rear tray? I guess it might be easier since my entire rear console is pretty much out of the car right now so I have no pesky roll hoops to get in my way :P

[2kredz3]

yeah it is the roll hoops and the fact that the top has to be up to get to them. . .then there is getting the carpet back into the groove

[enyrgee]

very true... That carpet made me want to say nasty things to my mother.

[2kredz3]

I didnt even bother putting those little black things back in. . .i punched myself in the nose getting one of them out. . .after that i cut them