Bilstein clunking noise

[Bert Poliakoff]

When I first got my early E14, it had a 'clunk" when making turns. Thinking a shock had collapsed, I tore the struts down only to find a totally broken spring. New B&G springs on it now with red Koni, strut inserts and it rides great. Firm but not overly so. The strut inserts were rebuilt by a fellow in PHX who is considered the Koni guru with all internals custom made to his specs. The rears are Koni gas shocks

 

[Mal CSL 3.0]

solved

Bill was right. Finally had Harold put it on the lift and take it apart. A spacer/shim at the bottom took care of things and now it rides quietly over any surface at any speed. Thanks to all for the checklist.

Hi Arde,

Was it a DIY made shim/spacer or something available on the market? (as I need this). And was also wondering where was the shim placed? Many thanks.

 

[CTD]

Hi Arde,

Was it a DIY made shim/spacer or something available on the market? (as I need this). And was also wondering where was the shim placed? Many thanks.

Same question here. Where was this shim placed? From you description I assume you just dropped it on the bottom of the strut?!

 

[Arde]

I am afraid I do not remember if it was the bottom...

 

[sfdon]

At the bottom.
Flat at the bottom side and concave on top to match the bottom of the bilstein

 

[reedreed]

At the bottom.
Flat at the bottom side and concave on top to match the bottom of the bilstein

Which thickness for this shim?

 

[sfdon]

From memory- 10mm

 

[reedreed]

From memory- 10mm

Thanks a lot!!!

 

[CTD]

Thanks for clearing this up!