Polecat Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've got a rattle somewhere in the rear (driver's side) of my 07 Shelby GT and I can't locate the source! I've seen the other post regarding the driver's side muffler support and this is not the problem. There is no evidence that the muffler support is contacting the rear body panel. Also, the poster decribed his sound as a "chirp" and what I have is a bona fide rattle! I've had it on the lift at the dealership once and I'm going back in on Friday morning. At first I thought it was something in the trunk, maybe something loose on the speaker deck but I find nothing. I thought the next most likely source would be something with the exhaust but I can't find it. Any suggestions? Polecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave c Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've got a rattle somewhere in the rear (driver's side) of my 07 Shelby GT and I can't locate the source! I've seen the other post regarding the driver's side muffler support and this is not the problem. There is no evidence that the muffler support is contacting the rear body panel. Also, the poster decribed his sound as a "chirp" and what I have is a bona fide rattle! I've had it on the lift at the dealership once and I'm going back in on Friday morning. At first I thought it was something in the trunk, maybe something loose on the speaker deck but I find nothing. I thought the next most likely source would be something with the exhaust but I can't find it. Any suggestions? Polecat Welcome to the forums Polecat, You should go to the Shelby forums http://forum.shelbyautos.com/index.php?showforum=32. Copy and paste the link. There are many topics and discussions on this very issue. That's were most of the Shelby GT owners post. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I've got a rattle somewhere in the rear (driver's side) of my 07 Shelby GT and I can't locate the source! I've seen the other post regarding the driver's side muffler support and this is not the problem. There is no evidence that the muffler support is contacting the rear body panel. Also, the poster decribed his sound as a "chirp" and what I have is a bona fide rattle! I've had it on the lift at the dealership once and I'm going back in on Friday morning. At first I thought it was something in the trunk, maybe something loose on the speaker deck but I find nothing. I thought the next most likely source would be something with the exhaust but I can't find it. Any suggestions? Polecat Did you check the spare tire well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Did you check the spare tire well? Yep...nothing in there but the air compressor and nothing loose. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Check you pockets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby3 Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Could you describe when the rattle is present. Bumpy road, smooth road, acceleration, crusing, braking, turning etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Could you describe when the rattle is present. Bumpy road, smooth road, acceleration, crusing, braking, turning etc? It does come and go but seems not to be based on any of the criteria you list. On a smooth road it is more of a steady metallic vibration. Over bump it becomes a metallic rattle. That's te best I can do. Thanks, Polecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 It does come and go but seems not to be based on any of the criteria you list. On a smooth road it is more of a steady metallic vibration. Over bump it becomes a metallic rattle. That's te best I can do. Thanks, Polecat Catalytic converter or heat shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 It does come and go but seems not to be based on any of the criteria you list. On a smooth road it is more of a steady metallic vibration. Over bump it becomes a metallic rattle. That's te best I can do. Thanks, Polecat 2 things to check... 1. is your side scoop bolted on or stuck on with 3M tape? if screwed on or bolted on I say it could be that someone at SAI drop a nut or 2 down inside the panel. 2. in the trunk area on the drivers side if you look up towards the top where the carpet runs out you'll see an opening. if you can get a small mirror or see down in there, you might find something in between the outer skin of the car & the inner. I know this area is open to the bottom because I caught a mouse in mine & that was the only way he could get into the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdear Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 2 things to check... 1. is your side scoop bolted on or stuck on with 3M tape? if screwed on or bolted on I say it could be that someone at SAI drop a nut or 2 down inside the panel. 2. in the trunk area on the drivers side if you look up towards the top where the carpet runs out you'll see an opening. if you can get a small mirror or see down in there, you might find something in between the outer skin of the car & the inner. I know this area is open to the bottom because I caught a mouse in mine & that was the only way he could get into the trunk. I had one of those same rattles you describe..and it WAS my muffler hanger even though you couldn't "see" anything hitting. It happened after the car had warmed up too . My mechanic said it was the hanger on the left muffler ( drivers side ), and it is the hanger towards the front of the car. When it heats up, it hits or vibrates. He readjusted that hanger and no more noise ! Hope this helps. Sue #545 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 The dealership had the car all day and I went to pick it up tonight. I think it's fixed. The SA really didn't have the details on what the tech did. I'll try to find out. BACK TO THE STREETS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 I have the same problem....not sure...I thought it was the trunk light housing but that's not it......... drivin me nuts too............gonna take it ta the dealer next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLD MOVS Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I have the same problem. I took the car into the dealer to have the oil changed for the first time and they let me look underneath while they where changing the oil. I have located my problem, which is the rear most exhaust hanger rubbing against the pinch weld of the bottom side of the car. I'm not sure I will fix it, though-I would like to keep the car as original as possible-FOMOCO mess ups and all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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