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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: tntempest on October 27, 2009, 01:28:54 PM

Title: Rear window movemnet since lowered
Post by: tntempest on October 27, 2009, 01:28:54 PM

All,  

Has anyone else noticed their rear window making a squeaking sound from the chassis flexing now that you suspension is much harsher.   I have bavarian auto springs and Bilstein shocks and have upgraded to 16" wheels with 205 50 16 neo-gens by nitto.   Now everytime I go around a corner hard I can hear the back glass squeak in its frame when it's under a load.  It is very annoying.  Nothing about the window is loose as far as looking or touching.  The car has about 200k.  Only thing I could think of was a rear tower brace or having the window reinstalled.

Andy

Title: Rear window movemnet since lowered
Post by: KenC on October 27, 2009, 03:35:22 PM

Maybe replace the gasket?  Are you certain it's the window shifting?

Title: Rear window movemnet since lowered
Post by: E30choa on December 13, 2009, 09:56:21 PM

i got the same deal, but i thought it might of been the pop out windows i installed, its annoying

Title: Rear window movemnet since lowered
Post by: quinn11m20 on December 14, 2009, 04:58:34 AM

That sounds like some serious chassis flex, if your windows want to shift. I would investigate further. I have never heard of this issue. DeskTop Dave is quite knowledgeable ask him for some advice.