Creacking sound from front corner? (Where side marker is) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

l0aded · 03-13-2013, 03:50 PM

When I sit on my front left headlight area or press it lightly it makes a pretty strong creaking sound when pressure is applied. I know this isn't abnormal but its pretty loud creaking as opposed to the right side which only has minimal. Does anyone else have this problem or know if its a loose screw or something that causes this?

supramkivtt2jz · 03-13-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by l0aded

When I sit on my front left headlight area or press it lightly it makes a pretty strong creaking sound when pressure is applied. I know this isn't abnormal but its pretty loud creaking as opposed to the right side which only has minimal. Does anyone else have this problem or know if its a loose screw or something that causes this?

get ready for the "BECUZ RACE CARRR" replies.

JesseE · 03-13-2013, 04:10 PM

Umm... Don't sit on your headlights..... fixed

Jayde · 03-13-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

get ready for the "BECUZ RACE CARRR" replies.

Because 1st model year fun, sporty automobile?

I can't say I have noticed this. Perhaps you've damaged it from doing sitting on it too much. Maybe stop doing it?

strat61caster · 03-13-2013, 04:11 PM

Wait, how often do you SIT ON YOUR CAR'S FRONT END?

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Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

get ready for the "BECUZ RACE CARRR" replies.

The bitterness from people who were expecting mythical "top notch Toyota design and manufacture" and received a $25k Subaru sports car are more entertaining than anything else on this forum.

KSC · 03-13-2013, 04:16 PM

I'm not sure what kinds of cars a lot of you people are coming from, but some these threads border on the ridiculous. I dunno, my previous ride was made of Tuperware and had solid engine/tranny mounts. I've experienced rattles that would give some of you guys nightmares. I couldn't even keep my review mirror attached to the windshield for more than a month before having to retighten the bolt. IMO, the BRZ is like a Caddy!

l0aded · 03-13-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Wait, how often do you SIT ON YOUR CAR'S FRONT END?

The bitterness from people who were expecting mythical "top notch Toyota design and manufacture" and received a $25k Subaru sports car are more entertaining than anything else on this forum.

Occasionally when hanging out with friends in a parking lot.

PS. Its not a major problem but when I push in the inner wheel well toward the side marker it makes a creaking sound, same with if I push with a little but of pressure around the area makes a creaking sound as if something is rubbing something that should be tightened.

strat61caster · 03-13-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by l0aded

Occasionally when hanging out with friends in a parking lot.

PS. Its not a major problem but when I push in the inner wheel well toward the side marker it makes a creaking sound, same with if I push with a little but of pressure around the area makes a creaking sound as if something is rubbing something that should be tightened.

So you made a thread asking if plastic makes a noise when bent in a way it wasn't designed to?

Answer: yes it does.

l0aded · 03-13-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

So you made a thread asking if plastic makes a noise when bent in a way it wasn't designed to?

Answer: yes it does.

I ask because I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this and knows what to tighten to fix it. It's not a huge issue but as it is only one side I'm sure there is something I can do.

Ranatsu · 03-13-2013, 06:37 PM

Sounds like metal fatigue to me. Stop sitting on the front of your car. Its aluminum and plastic. Odds are you are bending something.

oh and

FATTY!

TennisHsu · 03-13-2013, 06:57 PM

Found your fix.

l0aded · 03-14-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranatsu

Sounds like metal fatigue to me. Stop sitting on the front of your car. Its aluminum and plastic. Odds are you are bending something.

oh and

FATTY!

03-13-2013, 04:16 PM	#6
KSC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ion Redline Location: NY Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not sure what kinds of cars a lot of you people are coming from, but some these threads border on the ridiculous. I dunno, my previous ride was made of Tuperware and had solid engine/tranny mounts. I've experienced rattles that would give some of you guys nightmares. I couldn't even keep my review mirror attached to the windshield for more than a month before having to retighten the bolt. IMO, the BRZ is like a Caddy! __________________ "Bullshit, asshole! No one likes the tuna here!"

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