Any DIY fix for Side skirt rattles? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

AntBabeee · 04-22-2013, 07:19 PM

I've seen a few members post talking about how the side skirts rattle when listening to music with bass. I didn't realize mine was doing until today when standing outside paying for parking while the car was still running. When I got back to the car I look my leg and pushed against the side skirt and music sound a lot better from outside all of a sudden. I was wondering if anyone has a DIY fix for this, or if took back to dealer, what did they do?

Thanks...

I have an m-sport if that matters.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 04-22-2013, 07:28 PM

Are you talking about the M-Sport Rocker panels or the blades?

AntBabeee · 04-22-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertSmokeBBQ

Are you talking about the M-Sport Rocker panels or the blades?

Rocker panels.... Stock msport.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 04-22-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

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Originally Posted by DesertSmokeBBQ

Are you talking about the M-Sport Rocker panels or the blades?

Rocker panels.... Stock msport.

Well NOW I haveta go see if mine rattle...

chrisny · 04-22-2013, 10:53 PM

Ehh, turn down the bass.. Only thing you can do. Or turn it up, and you won't hear the rattle anymore.

AntBabeee · 04-22-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

Ehh, turn down the bass.. Only thing you can do. Or turn it up, and you won't hear the rattle anymore.

you dont hear it from the inside... only from the outside... i just dont want it to rattle at all... doesnt sound nice at all from the outside...

chrisny · 04-22-2013, 11:09 PM

Was kidding.. Really nothing you can do if you want the bass. If not the skirts, something else will rattle.

Koer · 04-22-2013, 11:26 PM

Let me give some feedback from someone actually taking the matter seriously.

I had the same problem, thing is after a while the noise was so loud you could hear it from the inside aswell. The solution is simple but you might need new bindings, since they are likely to break once you remove the skirt and place some soft-side velcro strips through 4 or 3 points on each side where the skirt touches the chassis ( identify and mark these spots by pushing on random places while playing music )

Btw dealer did it for free but had to order the bindings in advance, took them 3 weeks to get here.

I can tell you right now it solves 95% of the rattle caused by the base, and the bass actually sounds so much punchier now.

AntBabeee · 04-23-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Koer

Let me give some feedback from someone actually taking the matter seriously.

I had the same problem, thing is after a while the noise was so loud you could hear it from the inside aswell. The solution is simple but you might need new bindings, since they are likely to break once you remove the skirt and place some soft-side velcro strips through 4 or 3 points on each side where the skirt touches the chassis ( identify and mark these spots by pushing on random places while playing music )

Btw dealer did it for free but had to order the bindings in advance, took them 3 weeks to get here.

I can tell you right now it solves 95% of the rattle caused by the base, and the bass actually sounds so much punchier now.

sweet so your dealer does it... let me go see if mine would... first i'll take a look tomorrow and see if i can do anything myself first without having to remove it.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 04-23-2013, 12:40 AM

My rattle killing plan in general involved dynamat on troublesome flat surfaces between interior/exterior panels.

elrey21 · 04-23-2013, 01:05 AM

I just recently installed MSPort Side skirts on my base model. I havent noticed the rattle but I do notice that the side skirts dont seem as secure as I thought they would be, mainly in the back near the edge of the passenger doors towards the wheel well. Would anyone be kind enough to take pictures of that area so that I can compare them to mine. I have yet to see a parked M Sport that I could look at. Thnks

AntBabeee · 04-24-2013, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by elrey21

I just recently installed MSPort Side skirts on my base model. I havent noticed the rattle but I do notice that the side skirts dont seem as secure as I thought they would be, mainly in the back near the edge of the passenger doors towards the wheel well. Would anyone be kind enough to take pictures of that area so that I can compare them to mine. I have yet to see a parked M Sport that I could look at. Thnks

Sure I'll try to remember to take some for you when I go outside tomorrow.

DesertSmokeBBQ · 04-24-2013, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by elrey21

I just recently installed MSPort Side skirts on my base model. I havent noticed the rattle but I do notice that the side skirts dont seem as secure as I thought they would be, mainly in the back near the edge of the passenger doors towards the wheel well. Would anyone be kind enough to take pictures of that area so that I can compare them to mine. I have yet to see a parked M Sport that I could look at. Thnks

Top or bottom rear corner? Let me know & I'll snap a pic or three...

Vitoco · 04-24-2013, 05:40 AM

Took these over a month ago when i noticed that the left panel seemed to have a bigger gap. It also makes more sound than the other.

Maybe u find them interesting.

http://db.tt/sz0aKWKO
http://db.tt/v00EQgDa
http://db.tt/tiHleSTX
http://db.tt/py6U9d7n

AntBabeee · 04-24-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vitoco

Took these over a month ago when i noticed that the left panel seemed to have a bigger gap. It also makes more sound than the other.

Maybe u find them interesting.

http://db.tt/sz0aKWKO
http://db.tt/v00EQgDa
http://db.tt/tiHleSTX
http://db.tt/py6U9d7n

Thanks. I'm going to check if my rattling is coming from there or not.

shivaswrath · 04-24-2013, 10:01 AM

I'd dynamat the $hit out of it...I plan on getting this done when Jameson releases his new audio upgrades that he's so secretive about ;-)

Steve33 · 04-24-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

I'd dynamat the $hit out of it

x2

elrey21 · 04-29-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitoco

Took these over a month ago when i noticed that the left panel seemed to have a bigger gap. It also makes more sound than the other.

Maybe u find them interesting.

http://db.tt/sz0aKWKO
http://db.tt/v00EQgDa
http://db.tt/tiHleSTX
http://db.tt/py6U9d7n

Thanks for the pics... my gaps seem a bit bigger by mm though... I will take the pics to the body shop and see if there is anything tehy can do... or maybe to the dealer and have them fix whatever the bodyshop did wrong... but im sure they willl charge me :-/

SergioK · 04-30-2013, 09:00 AM

Not sure if this applies (pun intended) but my license plate would rattle so I gave it a try. Worked like a charm. Make a little ball, enough to go between the two surfaces, insert, apply pressure, rattle gone. Yep, just another use for Scotch adhesive putty.

AntBabeee · 04-30-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SergioK

Not sure if this applies (pun intended) but my license plate would rattle so I gave it a try. Worked like a charm. Make a little ball, enough to go between the two surfaces, insert, apply pressure, rattle gone. Yep, just another use for Scotch adhesive putty.

thanks... i'll give it a try. try it on my license plate too... it rattles when closing.

04-22-2013, 07:19 PM	#1
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Any DIY fix for Side skirt rattles? I've seen a few members post talking about how the side skirts rattle when listening to music with bass. I didn't realize mine was doing until today when standing outside paying for parking while the car was still running. When I got back to the car I look my leg and pushed against the side skirt and music sound a lot better from outside all of a sudden. I was wondering if anyone has a DIY fix for this, or if took back to dealer, what did they do? Thanks... I have an m-sport if that matters. __________________ F30 BMW 335i M-Sport: Estoril Blue II, 19" Rims, Sports Auto, Premium, Technology, Harmon Kardon, Heated Front Seats, Driver Assistance...
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04-22-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
DesertSmokeBBQ Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 237 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Are you talking about the M-Sport Rocker panels or the blades? __________________ Estoril Blue II F30 - 328i - ZMM - ZPP -ZDY ZTB - 403 - 465 - 494 - 4DX- LC (Black) - 6NL

04-23-2013, 12:40 AM	#10
DesertSmokeBBQ Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 237 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	My rattle killing plan in general involved dynamat on troublesome flat surfaces between interior/exterior panels. __________________ Estoril Blue II F30 - 328i - ZMM - ZPP -ZDY ZTB - 403 - 465 - 494 - 4DX- LC (Black) - 6NL

04-23-2013, 01:05 AM	#11
elrey21 Private Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	I just recently installed MSPort Side skirts on my base model. I havent noticed the rattle but I do notice that the side skirts dont seem as secure as I thought they would be, mainly in the back near the edge of the passenger doors towards the wheel well. Would anyone be kind enough to take pictures of that area so that I can compare them to mine. I have yet to see a parked M Sport that I could look at. Thnks __________________ 2012 328i - MSport Rear & Sides - MPerf Style Trunk Lip - JC Sportline Front Lip - MPerf Grill - Vinyl Black Roof - All Around Tints incl Windshield - Black M5 Reps - HR Super Sports - HIDs and LEDs

04-24-2013, 05:40 AM	#14
Vitoco Second Lieutenant Drives: F31 328i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	Took these over a month ago when i noticed that the left panel seemed to have a bigger gap. It also makes more sound than the other. Maybe u find them interesting. http://db.tt/sz0aKWKO http://db.tt/v00EQgDa http://db.tt/tiHleSTX http://db.tt/py6U9d7n __________________ Glacier Ag. F31 328iA M Sport oct. 2012 \| Sport Automatic \| Adap. M Susp. \| Pano. Moonroof \| 19" 403 M \| M Sport brakes \| Harman Kardon \| Elec. Seats \| PDC F&R \| Park Assist \| ACC Stop&Go \| Perf. Parts \|

04-22-2013, 10:53 PM	#5
chrisny Captain Drives: '13 BSM 335xi M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 822 iTrader: (0)	Ehh, turn down the bass.. Only thing you can do. Or turn it up, and you won't hear the rattle anymore.

04-22-2013, 11:09 PM	#7
chrisny Captain Drives: '13 BSM 335xi M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 822 iTrader: (0)	Was kidding.. Really nothing you can do if you want the bass. If not the skirts, something else will rattle.

04-22-2013, 11:26 PM	#8
Koer Private First Class Drives: 335i 2012 luxury line white Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	Let me give some feedback from someone actually taking the matter seriously. I had the same problem, thing is after a while the noise was so loud you could hear it from the inside aswell. The solution is simple but you might need new bindings, since they are likely to break once you remove the skirt and place some soft-side velcro strips through 4 or 3 points on each side where the skirt touches the chassis ( identify and mark these spots by pushing on random places while playing music ) Btw dealer did it for free but had to order the bindings in advance, took them 3 weeks to get here. I can tell you right now it solves 95% of the rattle caused by the base, and the bass actually sounds so much punchier now.

04-24-2013, 10:01 AM	#16
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,989 iTrader: (2)	I'd dynamat the $hit out of it...I plan on getting this done when Jameson releases his new audio upgrades that he's so secretive about ;-) __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

04-30-2013, 09:00 AM	#19
SergioK Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: L.A. Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if this applies (pun intended) but my license plate would rattle so I gave it a try. Worked like a charm. Make a little ball, enough to go between the two surfaces, insert, apply pressure, rattle gone. Yep, just another use for Scotch adhesive putty.

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