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Dash creaks resolved!

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Dash creaks resolved!

Post by Nick9one1 » Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:51 pm

My e89 had been making quite a few creaking noises from the heater control area of the dash. I didn't really notice it when I bought it a year ago, but I think after noticing it the first time my ears have become tuned it. Now I hear every little creak/squeak!

Decided to tackle it with the sticky felt I had left over from doing the same to the roof.

less than 1.5 hours later its completely creak free!

I tried to cover all the areas where two plastic parts met with a small amount of the felt.
I think the key area was around the heater controls.
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Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP :driving:

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Dash creaks resolved!

Post by Pbondar » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:25 pm

Well done, interestingly I got obsessed with a creak from around the main light switch area, I hit it with tape, foam, etc...nothing seemed to last...then I had the windscreen replaced by a top notch auto glass fitter, due to a crack, and no more squeaks since then... :thumbsup:

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Dash creaks resolved!

Post by Himi » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:27 pm

Wow you didn't hold back! I bet it must feel very satisfying though!

I keep telling telling myself the creaks are character...

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Dash creaks resolved!

Post by Nick9one1 » Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:40 pm

It's much easier than it looks, I doubt I removed more than 10 screws.

And you're right, its a very satisfying feeling! The creaking noises bugged me way more than they should have.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP :driving:

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Dash creaks resolved!

Post by Nick9one1 » Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:35 am

Slight update to this...

After resolving the loudest creaks, a number of smaller rattles/noises became evident.
I spent the best part of yesterday disassembling the remainder of the interior to cover all touching parts in felt.

This included;
A pillars/top of windscreen
Door cards
Roof lining
Roll hoops
Parcel shelf
plastic behind seats

Shes more like a Maybach than Z4 now :rofl:
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP :driving:

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