windshield frame noise

[mauryh]

My new '04 RSX was rear ended when BMW submarined under the right rear bumper and qtr panel. Appears most of the damage is to bumper and exhaust system, but I now have this stress cracking sound coming from aroung the front windshield when on rough pavement. Before I take to repair shop to have rear damage fixed I want to have some intelligent idea about what this noise is. Thanks!

[sccafc]

Originally Posted by mauryh

My new '04 RSX was rear ended when BMW submarined under the right rear bumper and qtr panel. Appears most of the damage is to bumper and exhaust system, but I now have this stress cracking sound coming from aroung the front windshield when on rough pavement. Before I take to repair shop to have rear damage fixed I want to have some intelligent idea about what this noise is. Thanks!

Do you know what stress cracking is? Unless your windshield fram is made of tin there is no "stress cracking" sound. Now, what kind of sound does it make?

[RSX-S777]

Maybe some less evident/more serious damage? How fast/hard did the Beemer hit?

[mauryh]

RSX was hit hard enough to move rear of car approx. a foot to one side. The noise from around the windshield occurs when care is driven over rough pavement. Whatever forces are being applied to this area, it causes a cracking sound possibly of some of the plastic around the windshield inside or out. Thanks!

[RSX-S777]

Unfortunately, I don't think anyone will be able to diagnose the problem with any degree of certainty here. Take it to the mechanic. Hope it's nothing serious-it's always a heartbreaker when a new car gets hit.