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avant owners, do you have many ratlles coming from the back? If so how did you fix them?

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Old 11-18-2007, 08:03 PM
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Default avant owners, do you have many ratlles coming from the back? If so how did you fix them?

I did the b-pillar mod, removed the screen and tonneau cover but it still rattles here and there. I gues the c-pillar mod cant be done since its not moveable (riveted in)

I do have the vogtalnds and 18s so I know that causes more vibrations...however I would love to have silent car if that is possible

Any tips to trace and fix rattles?? My best guess is drivign around with someone...
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Default i do.....did....

I found that having the cargo cover would make noise. So i don't use it unless i have valuables in there. And that netting that attaches to the ceiling will make noise where the spool attaches behind the seat. I put a little bit of lightweight silicone underneath it and it fixed it. So most of my rattles came from all the attachments in the trunk.
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oh nevermind, i didn't read your whole thread.
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Mine is quiet...as odd as that is. 80K miles stock suspension -- soon to be upgraded
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Default my rattles come from the front passenger side, under the dash. sorry. :( but i wanted to track the

thread for when they start for me, because it's an audi ;-)
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Default Yes. After the dash and doors came off and Ohlins went on. Probably could be alleviated..

with a little tweaking.
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Default Ok I have to ask, what is the B-Pillar mod and yes I know I should search

but I didn't.
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I've got that one.
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Default My golf clubs rattle in the back.

But that's about it. I'd have a friend ride in the back and look. I've got a really bad one in my Blazer, but haven't gotten around to someone sittig back there.
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Default g.box squeek..or other? (moar)

if I hold the upper drvr side corner of the g.box I can stop a rubbing rattle/squeek. Lazy enough not to try a fix yet...

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