2011 E93 M3 Roof Rattle

kwame2004 · 08-26-2011, 01:17 PM

My roof started to rattle a couple of days ago. Everything seems to be working fine. Did have a hiccup a few days ago when opening / closing the top, otherwise everything was going great (4 mos 4500 miles).

I thought I was going to avoid these type of issues with this car. I may have been wrong. The car is going back to the dealer on Monday. Should I be optimistic about getting this solved or should I look forward to having this issue and more of the same as time goes by.

Your input would be appreciated.

persian54 · 08-26-2011, 01:22 PM

Depends how you drive

i get rattles but it's a convertible, it's expected.

My dealer generally fixes them, but them a different rattle starts a different day lol

kwame2004 · 08-26-2011, 01:26 PM

I dont drive crazy and was not happening before. Hope it is not a quality issue

DragonNeo · 08-26-2011, 02:16 PM

I have rattles too, and I think it's mostly caused by the crappy road condition here. No rattles on smooth roads. Over bumpy roads I can hear what sounds like the rear window vibrating over the rear deck. Will tell the dealer about it and see what they can do.

01'325rip · 08-26-2011, 02:43 PM

im starting to notice it as well. I guess i should take it in i figured they wouldnt be able to do anything but worth a shot.

FVM3 · 08-27-2011, 11:26 AM

im not kidding, i got rattle in my old ride e92 m3 but not in my e93 m3

positiveions · 08-27-2011, 11:24 PM

OP, my friend used to work for a BMW dealer as a service tech. Back in the day, E36 3 series were notorious of having sunroof rattles.
He told me, they used to get this foam, with adhesive backing, and place it where the noise is coming from. problem solved

mazing · 08-27-2011, 11:28 PM

I had the rattle too. Came from back rear of the car, there was some pieces there that were rubbing together (when top up) they will use some double sided insulating tape (stuff they use on dashboard rattles) and you should be all set. Hardest part is finding where it is coming from dealer took 2 days on mine.

08-26-2011, 01:17 PM	#1
kwame2004 New Member Drives: 2011.5 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	2011 E93 M3 Roof Rattle My roof started to rattle a couple of days ago. Everything seems to be working fine. Did have a hiccup a few days ago when opening / closing the top, otherwise everything was going great (4 mos 4500 miles). I thought I was going to avoid these type of issues with this car. I may have been wrong. The car is going back to the dealer on Monday. Should I be optimistic about getting this solved or should I look forward to having this issue and more of the same as time goes by. Your input would be appreciated.
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08-26-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,351 iTrader: (258)	Depends how you drive i get rattles but it's a convertible, it's expected. My dealer generally fixes them, but them a different rattle starts a different day lol __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

08-26-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
DragonNeo Private First Class Drives: 09 M3 E93 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MA Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	I have rattles too, and I think it's mostly caused by the crappy road condition here. No rattles on smooth roads. Over bumpy roads I can hear what sounds like the rear window vibrating over the rear deck. Will tell the dealer about it and see what they can do. __________________ 2009 M3 E93 DCT SG/FR Extended Winter beater: 2009 M3 E93 DCT with Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

08-27-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
FVM3 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,821 iTrader: (2)	im not kidding, i got rattle in my old ride e92 m3 but not in my e93 m3 __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

08-27-2011, 11:24 PM	#7
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,838 iTrader: (1)	OP, my friend used to work for a BMW dealer as a service tech. Back in the day, E36 3 series were notorious of having sunroof rattles. He told me, they used to get this foam, with adhesive backing, and place it where the noise is coming from. problem solved __________________

08-26-2011, 01:26 PM	#3
kwame2004 New Member Drives: 2011.5 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I dont drive crazy and was not happening before. Hope it is not a quality issue

08-26-2011, 02:43 PM	#5
01'325rip Captain Drives: 08' E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: miami Posts: 630 iTrader: (0)	im starting to notice it as well. I guess i should take it in i figured they wouldnt be able to do anything but worth a shot.

08-27-2011, 11:28 PM	#8
mazing Private First Class Drives: 2011.5 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 161 iTrader: (1)	I had the rattle too. Came from back rear of the car, there was some pieces there that were rubbing together (when top up) they will use some double sided insulating tape (stuff they use on dashboard rattles) and you should be all set. Hardest part is finding where it is coming from dealer took 2 days on mine. __________________ 2011 Jet Black Bamboo Novillo/DCT/Gloss Black Grills/Gloss Black Reflectors/Gloss Black Side Gills w/Light Tinted Lenses/Black Vinyl Window Trim

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