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Old 08-02-2011, 07:32 am   #1
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On a recent trip (1500 mi) I noticed for the first time a kind of clunky rattle noise when driving on anything but smooth roads. Most noticeable at slow speeds on rough asphalt or concrete so its probably a suspension component. Seems to be coming from the passenger side rear. Not really loud but sounds terrible for a car of this caliber. Would appreciate any suggestions what the problem might be and where to start looking. '08 C6A6 coupe with 27K miles. Thanks.
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Old 08-02-2011, 08:13 am   #2
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On a recent trip (1500 mi) I noticed for the first time a kind of clunky rattle noise when driving on anything but smooth roads. Most noticeable at slow speeds on rough asphalt or concrete so its probably a suspension component. Seems to be coming from the passenger side rear. Not really loud but sounds terrible for a car of this caliber. Would appreciate any suggestions what the problem might be and where to start looking. '08 C6A6 coupe with 27K miles. Thanks.
Rod
I would start by looking at the passenger side mounting bracket of the rear swaybar. I had a similar problem, then came to find out that a bolt to the swaybar bracket had backed out.

I hope this helps,

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Old 09-07-2011, 11:21 am   #3
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Old 12-23-2011, 01:26 pm   #4
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I had a similar noise on my 2006 F55 vert. It turned out to be a broken shock mount. Good luck.
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Old 12-24-2011, 01:59 pm   #5
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Thanks for the suggestions. I didnt get it resolved in time and now she's asleep for the winter. Next spring......
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I have a similar noise coming from the same place but only seems to happen when there is someone in the passenger seat. Dealer said front and rear swaybars...hmmmmm.
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