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 2015 Spyder RTS Knocks hard when I put it in reverse.
Hi I am wondering whether anyone else on this forum experience a hard knock when they put their Spyder into reverse. My car had the same problem and I was told the universal joint was going bad. I don't pretend to be a mechanic. I was told by the service department that the knock is normal. 
Blade
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2019 F3 Limited
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Mine does it every morning when I back out of the garage. It often does it going into 1st from neutral, but going into 1st from reverse is smooth as silk. I've seen other threads that indicate that it is not uncommon. My previous Beemers had a pretty good clunk going into 1st also.
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When the engine is cold, shifting into reverse the thunk is louder. This is a normal sound.
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Does it feel good?
I know I feel better when I get to claim I am normal! 
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It goes away once the Spyder is warmed up and the RPM goes down. Still a little clunk, but not quite as bad.
Pam
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Thanks
I appreciate all of your comments. Thanks.
Blade
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Yup, this is one time the service tech is not feeding you a line. Maybe the only time? 
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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YEP-A-ROOOOOOOOOO
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My 2011 RT-S clunked, Mr. Cognac clunks, I love a good clunk. 
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 Originally Posted by Blade
Hi I am wondering whether anyone else on this forum experience a hard knock when they put their Spyder into reverse. My car had the same problem and I was told the universal joint was going bad. I don't pretend to be a mechanic. I was told by the service department that the knock is normal.
Blade
If you can wait just a little bit before shifting, the revs will go down a little and the thunk will be less. A few bips on the throttle will help lower the revs also. This is a concern to me also.
Last edited by SailnDive; 07-19-2015 at 10:03 AM.
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Just wondering, everyone says that this is normal, and I can accept that, however...
Is it good? It sure seems like something is hitting something else hard. Does anyone actually know what is happening when it thunks?
Call me mechanically challenged...
-Fratz
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is cold, a loud clunk seems to come from that first shift--whether it be into first or into reverse. It usually quiets down after the 
