What the %$&^# was that?

Blu Yea · 03-22-2012, 11:49 PM

Drove 40 min to work then while going 20 MPH heard a LOUD CRACK.
So loud and sharp I thought someone had shot the car with a gun. Top and windows were up.

Now, i recall reading a couple of people mentioning similar sounds who thought they had cracked a wheel or blu a tire. No marks, no cracked wheels (this time).
Can't quite figure it out but thought it may be the top wasn't quite in place and slipped in.

Thoughts? Stories welcome.

ManiacGT · 03-23-2012, 02:38 AM

A rock hitting bodywork or windshield?

jparnes1 · 03-23-2012, 06:30 AM

Assassination attempt, no doubt. After what happened to Dr. Stig 2 and his mysterious projectile plastic piece, I think there's a conspiracy going on.

z4z4z4 · 03-23-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

Assassination attempt, no doubt.......

That my friend was the passensger? window regulator interface to the glass.
You have a replacement in your near future. I actually checked for blood when it happened to me in my M3. It's a diy-able, but hopefully warranty covers it.
....I know I sound over confident, but its my 2cent opinion.

Blu Yea · 03-25-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by z4z4z4

That my friend was the passensger? window regulator interface to the glass.
You have a replacement in your near future. I actually checked for blood when it happened to me in my M3. It's a diy-able, but hopefully warranty covers it.
....I know I sound over confident, but its my 2cent opinion.

That actually makes sense.. very helpful!
This car makes more unusual noises than any car I have ever owned.

kernelkraut · 03-25-2012, 01:22 PM

I had the same thing in my X1.

To this day I still haven't figured out what it was but it happened to me twice. Got such a fright! Both times it was at speed on the highway...

Hope you figure it out!

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Blu Yea Jimi Fan 0 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 35i DSB - Walnut Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Simi Valley, Calif iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35i [8.00]	What the %$&^# was that? Drove 40 min to work then while going 20 MPH heard a LOUD CRACK. So loud and sharp I thought someone had shot the car with a gun. Top and windows were up. Now, i recall reading a couple of people mentioning similar sounds who thought they had cracked a wheel or blu a tire. No marks, no cracked wheels (this time). Can't quite figure it out but thought it may be the top wasn't quite in place and slipped in. Thoughts? Stories welcome.
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jparnes1 Colonel 242 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Assassination attempt, no doubt. After what happened to Dr. Stig 2 and his mysterious projectile plastic piece, I think there's a conspiracy going on. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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kernelkraut Member 12 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW i3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing in my X1. To this day I still haven't figured out what it was but it happened to me twice. Got such a fright! Both times it was at speed on the highway... Hope you figure it out!
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