CtrUSA

So I took a bit of a spirited drive today (relatively short - no more than 10mn at the very most) and noticed shortly after that on uneven pavement (think going up driveways and such) a creaking sound which seemed to be coming from the sunroof.
If I wanted to be a bit more pessimistic I would say that it sounds like frame working/creaking.
This is a 997.2 - 2009, which only clocks 5450 miles. I've been real good with break-in, and changed oil after 2500 miles and again at 5000. Certainly not abusing the beast, but also trying to have a few "funner" moments when possible and safe to do so.
I always make sure oil is fine, oil temp is reached prior the spirited drives, etc.
I'll take her out tomorrow to see what it all sounds like, but if I hear similar sounds again, I will be calling the dealership and would appreciate any and all feedback to have arguments ready for phone conversation.
Thanks to all.

pewter82

I would imagine its the body flexing a bit, if it were too rigid, things might stress fracture.
I'm not an engineer, just tossin my 2 cents.

My 993 creaks when I pull up into my driveway, it doesn't bother me...but I've heard the 993 had rear window's that cracked under stress early on.

Never heard any creaks from the 997 though..

Nugget

Both of my 997s have had a creaky noise from the driver's door whenever the chassis is flexed. I can induce it by pushing down on the door a bit. I think it's just "one of those noises" that these cars make. I've never had a sunroof so I don't know about that, though.

CtrUSA

somewhat reassuring to read, thank you.

Riftg

I had the same problem, it was driving me mad. I took it to the dealer they knew what it was straight away. The sprayed the door rubber sills with Wurth SaBesto Rubber Care and gave me the can, all the creaking has gone now

winkingchef

If you hear creaking from the sunroof during spirited driving, may I suggest you apply more power oversteer? I'm sure you won't notice after that.

Fahrer

My car creaks when I enter my driveway at an angle. I need to do that to avoid scraping the front end. I am not sure where the noise comes from. It does not sound like it comes fom thesunroof. I could be the body but that seems like way too much flex for a short wheelbase car. I wondering if it comes from all the lightweight plastic panels in the trunk area.

06911s

Mine does the same and I have been told by my indy mechanic that this is normal for these cars. I have a 2006 C2S coupe.

Quadcammer

unibody twist gents.

engine break in has nothing to do with this, as I'm sure you've gathered.

At Law

Mine also creaks slightly when I enter my driveway at an angle.

I believe it is a little body tweaking and no issue what so ever. Very normal.

ct997c2s

My 05 C2S creaks in low speed only and on bumpy pavement but only when it's wet out. Still can't figure it where is it coming from.

CtrUSA

well it seemed much better today - no spirited drive though (sigh), and the terrain wasn't similar, so I guess I can chalk it up to being expected. I'll try to go back to the same place and see if I get similar sounds and simply mention to dealer at next visit.
Thanks for the feedback!