Hi Guys,
Did you guys encounter some knocking noise at the front suspension area when driving on uneven road/ bump?

I went to check with the service center guys, they said its normal for M3 and also for M2. This due to the car is not so heavy.

But its true that it only happen when i drive alone, but not when my car is full of ppl.

Did u all having the same issue? and can it be fix? Because it is so annoying and I bought a new car, but it sound like a old car with this noise.

OMG!!! Why I'm so unlucky!!!

Issue on my car :
1 - ticking noise on driver seatbelt - bring to service center for 3 times and unable to fix, at the end I fixed it myself. it was due to the seatbelt cover, fixed after I place some sponge-base tape.

2. passenger seat shake and some rattling sound on bumpy road - bring to service center for 4 times!!! after i force them to change the passenger seat "rack" (dunno what it called), then issue fixed for 1 month. Now coming back!!!! but it only happen when the seat in certain location.

3. rattling/knocking sound on bumpy road while making turn - power steering rack need to adjust. after adjustment, issue fixed.

4. The knocking noise on front suspension area as i mentioned. But this only happen on those poor condition road, like those road that they cut a "longkang" but did not fill up properly (dunno how to explain, hope you understand).
Can this fix by installing the strut bar and anti roll bar? I dont think it will, but just ask for opinion.

Bough a car for only 5 months+, but it sound like driving a 5 years old car....

now i thinking..... should i go grab a test drive car to try it out. Just to see is the knocking sound is due to design issue or is my car got problem but the service guy don't know how to fix.

I choose Mazda 3 instead of the civic and elantra, main reason is due to the car design.
Besides, i personally feel that the handling is better than civic and more power. Therefore, i grabbed it.

If road noise is one of your concern, you may need to think twice. As it really loud if you getting the 2.0 with R17 tyre.

Yup... Will try to get a test drive by this weekend... let you guys know the outcome...

Let me post the photo by tomorrow... lazy to go outside to snap picture... sorry...

As for the absorber nyek nyek sound, I heard ppl complain about it at the SC, the SC guy just removed out the absorber and place a rubber on the top, then install it back to the car. SC guy told me it will fix the nyek nyek sound. You may give them some idea for your next visit.

Besides, item #4 that i mentioned, is it happen to your car?
Today, I went to test drive a Mazda 3 again to confirm the knocking noise is common. Before test drive, the saleman sit in my car as want to listen the knocking noise i mentioned, but unfortunately it did not appear. Horrible thing is, it only happen when i drive alone!!!! Weight suppress the noise as what the SC guy told me? Maybe...

So the saleman gave me to drive a brand new car, which the tires air pressure is very low . Then he drove my car follow me at the back to check on the noise i mentioned also.
So, the new Mazda3 that i drove did not have the knocking noise I mentioned, properly because it still new and the tires air pressure is low (absorb all the vibration).
Then he told me the noise that come out from my car on the uneven load is common. Well, i did not know is he heard it or not.

Seriously, i kind of fed up with my car. Now i just play the music loud to cover all those noise. Wait till warranty over, will go change the adjustable suspension. Hope this may help to eliminate the knocking noise.

I have the picture where i paste the sponge-base tape (arrow - between the u-shape plastic and the car chassis ; circle - whole thing covered).
This does not eliminate 100%. For my experience, it helps reduce 90% of the frequency. Well, better solution than the SC ppl provide.

For the absorber stuff, Penang Sungai Pinang SC do that. where you from? KL? Penang?




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Thanks Bro!

It describe exact the same issue that i facing!!!
But my car just 5 months old, will it possible the ball joint issue happen?

No problem!
If i able to have a permanent solution, will update you guys...

Opps... sorry to hear that.... so, they have it fixed for you? Changed the chamber arm?
Thinking to go check mine... the SC guy sure hate me alot....


Besides, did your car having brake issue?
Mine, when I washed my car in the morning and leave it there till evening only drive. when releasing the hand brake, the right rear brake seem still holding the brake until i start pressing on the gas. Then sudden release will happen and made a loud "tong"... This happen everytime when i wash my car...

I did asked the SC, they said it because its disc brake and the brake pad is sticky. thats y it happen and its non hazard.

they give real good deal... I get mine at oct'12... just got a 3+3...
But I heard new M3 is coming out near year end... it the news is true, should worth to wait...