E63S wagon rattletrap?
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go fast grocery getter wagon
After picking up a 2020 wagon last month, I was hearing rattles over rough patches coming from the rear passenger side. I found this thread and started the investigation. I zeroed in on the hatch to the storage/equipment compartment. In particular, the right side where there is a piece of plastic that the hatch rests on when closed. I happened to have a big piece of sound/shock absorbing fabric from a recent delivery and cut strips to fold/roll up and put as much as I could between the plastic piece and the metal. I then took the remaining piece, which was a small blanket size, and lined the compartment and folded up a double layer on the edges to go around hatch (cut a niche out for latch) and placed the storage tray back on top. I then Made some adjustments and closed the hatch gently...It worked! Zero rattles on the roads I had rattled around on the day before. I plan to clean up the installation and use some double sided tape, etc. but this has changed the car! I’m in the northeast so I’m glad I could figure this out so quickly... Please let me know if anyone reading this wants to see some pictures in case you suspect this is the source of your rattle. So pumped to have fixed the hot rod wagon without going to the dealer!
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2020 E63S Wagon, 2007 335i convertible (tuned to 400hp), 2011 Audi A4 Avant
I bought a WeatherTech rear bed liner for my wagon, and it seems to dampen a lot of the resonance noise generated back there. Now if I could only get my golf clubs to stay quiet!
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E63S Wagon
Since this got topped, I will chime in with my 2020 experience. It is an absolute tank, and dead silent. Hope that's the case for other 2020 and beyond builds. I was geared up to be SUPER picky about squeaks and rattle in my brand new six-figure station wagon. Luckily, I have nothing to complain about in that department.
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2018 E43 AMG, 2018 GLC 300 4MATIC, 2015 C300 4MATIC
Hi Guys:
Thank you for the responses so far. I've ordered some krytox weatherstrip dressing as I think the rubber might need some rejuvination - we'll see. The rear cargo cover is suspect so I think I'll try removing that, too. There doesn't seem to be a way to remove the Burmester speaker grills without taking the door panels off, unfortunately. I'd love to get back behind them and put some felt in there. My commute has me going over some corrugated road surfaces being prepped for new pavement and it's like driving a snare drum, lol. I even put a big pad of felt behind the rear license plate in hopes that it may help. This is nuts!
Thanks again,
beer brewer
Thank you for the responses so far. I've ordered some krytox weatherstrip dressing as I think the rubber might need some rejuvination - we'll see. The rear cargo cover is suspect so I think I'll try removing that, too. There doesn't seem to be a way to remove the Burmester speaker grills without taking the door panels off, unfortunately. I'd love to get back behind them and put some felt in there. My commute has me going over some corrugated road surfaces being prepped for new pavement and it's like driving a snare drum, lol. I even put a big pad of felt behind the rear license plate in hopes that it may help. This is nuts!
Thanks again,
beer brewer
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From: Texas
2018 E43 AMG, 2018 GLC 300 4MATIC, 2015 C300 4MATIC
After picking up a 2020 wagon last month, I was hearing rattles over rough patches coming from the rear passenger side. I found this thread and started the investigation. I zeroed in on the hatch to the storage/equipment compartment. In particular, the right side where there is a piece of plastic that the hatch rests on when closed. I happened to have a big piece of sound/shock absorbing fabric from a recent delivery and cut strips to fold/roll up and put as much as I could between the plastic piece and the metal. I then took the remaining piece, which was a small blanket size, and lined the compartment and folded up a double layer on the edges to go around hatch (cut a niche out for latch) and placed the storage tray back on top. I then Made some adjustments and closed the hatch gently...It worked! Zero rattles on the roads I had rattled around on the day before. I plan to clean up the installation and use some double sided tape, etc. but this has changed the car! I’m in the northeast so I’m glad I could figure this out so quickly... Please let me know if anyone reading this wants to see some pictures in case you suspect this is the source of your rattle. So pumped to have fixed the hot rod wagon without going to the dealer!
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From: Portland, OR
'21 E63 Wagon, '24 EQS AMG
Might try changing the tires to all seasons. The stock low profile tires are punishing. I swapped them for Michelin Super Sport All Seasons and the car got noticeably quieter. I lost some handling, but for daily driving it was worth it.
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From: Texas
2018 E43 AMG, 2018 GLC 300 4MATIC, 2015 C300 4MATIC
People have recommended me on the tires you got there. May I ask what size is your wheel? I'm running the 20" Pzero NF and its terrible in terms of ride quality. Handle wise tho its good. Also, is it significantly better in terms of ride quality and less rattles and buzzes?
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From: Japan
Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63s
Opposite for me with regards to Porsche, the build quality was extremely bad that even my Alfa Brera was a better build lol.
Yet I’d say every manufacturer has issues here and there. Previous MBW M cars have been good with the exception of the M4 trans and build quality although I may have been unlucky on that one?
Either way, @Brewer you should check all your interior panels yourself - if you have not done so already; followed by taking it back to the dealer, asking them to ID the culprits. They may need it for a while though!? Sorry, sounds like you got one of the weaker of the bunch hey!? 😅
Myself, I’ve had several rattles from my GLC, Inwent through the interior plastic panels near where I would say the noise came from and identified 2 panels that were loose due to poor molding.
Yet I’d say every manufacturer has issues here and there. Previous MBW M cars have been good with the exception of the M4 trans and build quality although I may have been unlucky on that one?
Either way, @Brewer you should check all your interior panels yourself - if you have not done so already; followed by taking it back to the dealer, asking them to ID the culprits. They may need it for a while though!? Sorry, sounds like you got one of the weaker of the bunch hey!? 😅
Myself, I’ve had several rattles from my GLC, Inwent through the interior plastic panels near where I would say the noise came from and identified 2 panels that were loose due to poor molding.
I made a thread before ordering my wagon: https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...s-rattles.html
I ordered it anyway. A Panamera would never rattle like this...but those are not The Hammer.
I ordered it anyway. A Panamera would never rattle like this...but those are not The Hammer.
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From: Socal and Norcal
MY17 S63AMG - MBUSA Buyback. MY16 SL63 - Sold MY19 W213 E63s. 2020 W213 E63s Wagon
Since this got topped, I will chime in with my 2020 experience. It is an absolute tank, and dead silent. Hope that's the case for other 2020 and beyond builds. I was geared up to be SUPER picky about squeaks and rattle in my brand new six-figure station wagon. Luckily, I have nothing to complain about in that department.
