Rattle from Rear
01-07-2015 | 08:46 PM
#18
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In the first pic note the location of the two rubber bumpers that are under the engine lid at each corner. The second pic shows a close up of a bumper. Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the lock nut. This will allow you to turn the threaded bumper so it seats more firmly against the corresponding bumper on the carbon fiber panel. Make sure to retighten the lock nut after making the adjustment. It shouldn't take more than a complete rotation or two of each bumper to achieve the desired result.
01-09-2015 | 09:21 PM
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01-09-2015 | 09:29 PM
#23
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From: Tuolumne County
I had horrible noise when I fist left the dealer at delivery. Sounded like two steel rods banging together. Would do it any time I hit a bump. Got home after 120 mile ride home. Before next drive I opened the rear hatch to show a friend and slammed shut. Didn't shut first time so a little more force and latched. Haven't noticed any odd noise since.
01-11-2015 | 01:21 AM
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I think I had the same issue. I was hearing a noise behind and above my head that I was sure was coming from inside the cabin. Climbed in the back and tried knocking on the interior panels but couldn't replicate the noise. I didn't suspect the wing at first, but when I rapped on it I could hear a rattle outside the car. I sat in the car while I had my wife rap on the wing, and that was it!
There are two rubber bumpers under the edge of the lid, each with a 13mm lock nut. Loosen the nuts, turn the threaded bumpers a turn or two. retighten the nuts and then retry. You'll know if you've gone too far because the lid won't look flush and may not close properly. For me, this fixed the noise.
There are two rubber bumpers under the edge of the lid, each with a 13mm lock nut. Loosen the nuts, turn the threaded bumpers a turn or two. retighten the nuts and then retry. You'll know if you've gone too far because the lid won't look flush and may not close properly. For me, this fixed the noise.
01-11-2015 | 02:59 AM
#25
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After taking mine out for its first proper drive today, I think I have the same issue. Is it a rattle / vibration sort of noise? I am hoping this is the cause as it is definitely annoying. Other than this, the car is amazing and ranks up there with fun factor as my GT3RS
01-11-2015 | 12:39 PM
#26
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Really appreciate your post and advice. Extremely helpful. I am wondering how many have this issue.
02-07-2017 | 11:00 PM
#27
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From: Sacramento
I had this same exact problem with my 2016 GT3. I thought for sure the noise was coming from the rear trim around the rear window. It was driving me nuts. I followed the advice in this thread and the rattle went away. Took all of 20 seconds. Thank you!
10-13-2017 | 09:11 PM
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I have the same issue, when sitting in the driver's seat the sound seem to be coming from the rear on the passenger's side. rattle noise over uneven pavement.
went to the dealer and they adjusted the rear deck lid to the point it needs to be slammed to close it but I still hear the noise.
My RS and 1 other is at the dealer, hoping for a fix
went to the dealer and they adjusted the rear deck lid to the point it needs to be slammed to close it but I still hear the noise.
My RS and 1 other is at the dealer, hoping for a fix
10-13-2017 | 11:00 PM
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From: Florida
I have the same issue, when sitting in the driver's seat the sound seem to be coming from the rear on the passenger's side. rattle noise over uneven pavement.
went to the dealer and they adjusted the rear deck lid to the point it needs to be slammed to close it but I still hear the noise.
My RS and 1 other is at the dealer, hoping for a fix
went to the dealer and they adjusted the rear deck lid to the point it needs to be slammed to close it but I still hear the noise.
My RS and 1 other is at the dealer, hoping for a fix
That solved it for me. Dealer was ready to disassemble rear suspension.
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