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slammedm3 · 10-24-2008, 09:33 AM

I like to hand wash my car 99.99% of the time, but if I'm in a huge rush after a rainy day or whatever I will run my M3 through a touchless wash (with no rails obviously). Its all good, but for some reason the roof leaks on both sides in the same spot. Here is a picture of where it leaks from it seems. I get a significant amount of water on the seats when I run through the car wash and when the car wash is on "high pressure".

Wondering if anyone else has this issue?

e90mdrei · 10-24-2008, 09:56 AM

I can't speak for the E93 verts, but in my past experiences with hard and soft top verts, that same spots near the a pillar do leak water under high pressure wash situations. Just the nature of the beast.

BIGNTASTIE · 10-24-2008, 10:21 AM

on my previous car, SLK350 there was a bit of a leakage on the passenger side sucks !

slammedm3 · 10-24-2008, 12:15 PM

Ye, I know some convertibles have roof leak issues. But I was a little surprised to see a $90 000 (CAD) BMW M3 Cab that allows water inside...and not just a drip or two. Im talking I need a towel/microfiber/chamois to wipe it off the passenger seat.

Blake · 10-24-2008, 12:26 PM

my mother's SL550 doesn't...there's no reason an M3 should either.

racedoc11 · 10-24-2008, 12:27 PM

I thought I was the only one...I did notice the leak last time I washed the car. The leak was from both sides (the car is still new 200 miles). I will take it to the dealer .....

slammedm3 · 10-24-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

I thought I was the only one...I did notice the leak last time I washed the car. The leak was from both sides (the car is still new 200 miles). I will take it to the dealer .....

The last time YOUwashed it? Or the last time you went through a Car Wash ?

mkoesel · 10-24-2008, 03:02 PM

Mine doesn't leak, or at least didn't when went through the touchless wash. My old E46 does leak quite a bit in the same wash. I actually expected the E93 to leak also. Actually I am still thinking it might start leaking once it has more miles and everything is loosened up a bit.

BTW, what did you mean by "no rails"?

Fiebrudo · 10-24-2008, 10:15 PM

The manual recommends avoiding high pressure car washes because it will leak!

I know, real men don't read the manual

Ian335i · 10-24-2008, 11:59 PM

I have an E93 335i, and it does leak occasionally through the front 2 corners of the top (the a pillars). I noticed it again today, because it rained all day. It's never been anything too serious that I thought to take it into the dealer. I've driven through a LOT of rain, and I can deal with an occasional drop every few weeks. But to answer your question, I'm sure many E93 owners have that issue.

volkswackin · 10-25-2008, 09:12 AM

typically ive seen them leak from by where the front door and rear window glass meet or right in the general area by the door...

racedoc11 · 10-25-2008, 10:35 PM

The last time I washed it. I don't go to the car wash...

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

The last time YOUwashed it? Or the last time you went through a Car Wash ?

JMD0977 · 10-26-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

I like to hand wash my car 99.99% of the time, but if I'm in a huge rush after a rainy day or whatever I will run my M3 through a touchless wash (with no rails obviously). Its all good, but for some reason the roof leaks on both sides in the same spot. Here is a picture of where it leaks from it seems. I get a significant amount of water on the seats when I run through the car wash and when the car wash is on "high pressure".

Wondering if anyone else has this issue?

I've never had this problem. I've put it through a touchless wash about 3 times. I have it hand washed + waxed once a week. I would flip out

if it leaked.

slammedm3 · 10-26-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian335i

I have an E93 335i, and it does leak occasionally through the front 2 corners of the top (the a pillars). I noticed it again today, because it rained all day. It's never been anything too serious that I thought to take it into the dealer. I've driven through a LOT of rain, and I can deal with an occasional drop every few weeks. But to answer your question, I'm sure many E93 owners have that issue.

Oh wow, yours leaks when it rains even? Mine never leaks in the rain or when I wash it myself...only in a high pressure automated car wash!! I would FREAK if it leaked when it rained...thats messed up!!

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

The last time I washed it. I don't go to the car wash...

Ohh...see like I said I don't have that issue when I wash it myself with a regular garden hose. I only have the leaking issue (but it is a lot of water) when I go through an automated car wash!

HotLap · 10-26-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by volkswackin

typically ive seen them leak from by where the front door and rear window glass meet or right in the general area by the door...

I've had many verts over the years and every one of them leaked a few drops if I was giving it a thorough washing. Key is to not use high pressure around the area where it tends to leak and you should be OK. Most of my previous verts didn't leak in the rain though - but were a pain in the arse when you opened the door as all the rain would run off the edge of the top and drip onto the edge of the drivers sill and seat areas. The E93 however has a rain channel on the hard top (Yay) which should prevent this.

radm3 · 10-26-2008, 11:00 PM

I have not noticed this in my e93, but only high pressure I have used is by myself at a coin op type wash. My old e46m3 vert used to leak bW the top and window with the high pressure but so far the hard top is holding up well.

slammedm3 · 10-27-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by radm3

I have not noticed this in my e93, but only high pressure I have used is by myself at a coin op type wash. My old e46m3 vert used to leak bW the top and window with the high pressure but so far the hard top is holding up well.

Same here! I've used high pressure coin wash myself..and no leak whatsoever. IT ONLY LEAKS IN AN AUTOMATED TOUCHLESS CAR WASH

racedoc11 · 10-28-2008, 09:24 AM

I drove in the rain for 2 days with no leak. It means that only pressure cause the leak. Not a big deal

buschy · 10-28-2008, 09:36 AM

wash it yourself .....problem solved

slammedm3 · 10-28-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by buschy

wash it yourself .....problem solved

I do 99.9% of the time, I used to detail cars part time - so I actually enjoy washing my car! but there are times, when Im in a rush or if its cold out *keep in mind I live in Canada and starting now, its a bit too cold to wash your car outside.

MMMorish · 10-28-2008, 02:58 PM

I guess it comes down to the car. My C4 Corvette rag top leaks in the same spot as your vert everytime I had wash it. It even leaks in the rain.

At the same time, my moms SLK55 has never had a leak. I'd take it back to the dealer and talk to them about it.

eeeboy · 10-28-2008, 05:54 PM

Last time I had leakage, my doctor gave me some ointment

10-24-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
slammedm3 Brigadier General Drives: E93 M3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,357 iTrader: (2)	Anyone else with a leaking E93 M3 Roof? I like to hand wash my car 99.99% of the time, but if I'm in a huge rush after a rainy day or whatever I will run my M3 through a touchless wash (with no rails obviously). Its all good, but for some reason the roof leaks on both sides in the same spot. Here is a picture of where it leaks from it seems. I get a significant amount of water on the seats when I run through the car wash and when the car wash is on "high pressure". Wondering if anyone else has this issue? Attached Images __________________ *///2008 M6 Coupe* On Order: Eisenmann Race\|RD Springs\|Evosport Pulleys\|LED Interior Lights\|21" 360 Forged Spec 5ive *///2008 M3 Vert-Gone* Eisenmann Race\|H&R Springs\|Rogue Pulleys\|AA Software and much more.

10-24-2008, 09:56 AM	#2
e90mdrei First Lieutenant Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 377 iTrader: (0) View e90mdrei's Garage	I can't speak for the E93 verts, but in my past experiences with hard and soft top verts, that same spots near the a pillar do leak water under high pressure wash situations. Just the nature of the beast. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 Sedan. Current Mods: Magnaflow Exhaust, RPi Cold Air Ram Scoops, AFE ProDry S Filter, GP Thunders 8500K H8 & H3, Painted Reflectors, Brushed Aluminum Grills, and Blackline Taillight. 2009 MB C63AMG-Wify Car 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan (Sold) 2003 Honda S2K (Sold)

10-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#4
slammedm3 Brigadier General Drives: E93 M3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,357 iTrader: (2)	Ye, I know some convertibles have roof leak issues. But I was a little surprised to see a $90 000 (CAD) BMW M3 Cab that allows water inside...and not just a drip or two. Im talking I need a towel/microfiber/chamois to wipe it off the passenger seat. __________________ *///2008 M6 Coupe* On Order: Eisenmann Race\|RD Springs\|Evosport Pulleys\|LED Interior Lights\|21" 360 Forged Spec 5ive *///2008 M3 Vert-Gone* Eisenmann Race\|H&R Springs\|Rogue Pulleys\|AA Software and much more.

10-24-2008, 12:26 PM	#5
Blake Brigadier General Drives: 2009 GT-R and 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX/Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,076 iTrader: (7)	my mother's SL550 doesn't...there's no reason an M3 should either. __________________ M3 Grocery Getter and 632AWHP Pump Gas Fire Breather

10-24-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
mkoesel Major General Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 7,628 iTrader: (1)	Mine doesn't leak, or at least didn't when went through the touchless wash. My old E46 does leak quite a bit in the same wash. I actually expected the E93 to leak also. Actually I am still thinking it might start leaking once it has more miles and everything is loosened up a bit. BTW, what did you mean by "no rails"? __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT, no ZTP 2007 Montego Blue E90 335i - 6MT, ZSP

10-24-2008, 10:21 AM	#3
BIGNTASTIE Lieutenant Drives: white/red 08 M3, 05 Rangerover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: queens, NY Posts: 591 iTrader: (0)	on my previous car, SLK350 there was a bit of a leakage on the passenger side sucks !

10-24-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
racedoc11 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335XI CP & 2008 M3 vert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 459 iTrader: (0)	I thought I was the only one...I did notice the leak last time I washed the car. The leak was from both sides (the car is still new 200 miles). I will take it to the dealer .....

10-24-2008, 10:15 PM	#9
Fiebrudo Private Drives: M3 Convertible Space Gray E93 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: STL Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	The manual recommends avoiding high pressure car washes because it will leak! I know, real men don't read the manual

10-24-2008, 11:59 PM	#10
Ian335i BMW Lover Drives: X5, E93 335i, E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indialantic, Fl Posts: 216 iTrader: (0)	I have an E93 335i, and it does leak occasionally through the front 2 corners of the top (the a pillars). I noticed it again today, because it rained all day. It's never been anything too serious that I thought to take it into the dealer. I've driven through a LOT of rain, and I can deal with an occasional drop every few weeks. But to answer your question, I'm sure many E93 owners have that issue. __________________ October 11th 2010 ED - '11 E93 M3: Silverstone, ext fox red, 6MT, Tech, Prem2, 19s, Park Dist, Navi, Prem Sound, 6FL '08 E93 335i TiAg/Coral - ED 11/05/07, PC re-delivery 1/15/08 '06 E53 X5 4.4i TiAg/Black - ZPP, ZSP, Park-Dist, Navi, Rear Clim & Ent, mega tint! '03 E46 325i TiAg/Grey - retired 1/08

10-25-2008, 09:12 AM	#11
volkswackin Major Drives: too broke for a BMW Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: i get around.. Posts: 1,453 iTrader: (0)	typically ive seen them leak from by where the front door and rear window glass meet or right in the general area by the door...

10-26-2008, 11:00 PM	#16
radm3 Private Drives: E93 M3 Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	I have not noticed this in my e93, but only high pressure I have used is by myself at a coin op type wash. My old e46m3 vert used to leak bW the top and window with the high pressure but so far the hard top is holding up well. __________________ E93 M3 -DCT/JZB/BB/TECH/PREM/CWP/EPS/SIRIUS IPOD DELIVERED 7/11

10-28-2008, 09:24 AM	#18
racedoc11 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335XI CP & 2008 M3 vert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 459 iTrader: (0)	I drove in the rain for 2 days with no leak. It means that only pressure cause the leak. Not a big deal

10-28-2008, 09:36 AM	#19
buschy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: a truck for now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,518 iTrader: (5)	wash it yourself .....problem solved __________________ E90 335i AW/B - wifey 2011 F250-trailer puller. E90-M comp AW/FR

10-28-2008, 02:58 PM	#21
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,505 iTrader: (4)	I guess it comes down to the car. My C4 Corvette rag top leaks in the same spot as your vert everytime I had wash it. It even leaks in the rain. At the same time, my moms SLK55 has never had a leak. I'd take it back to the dealer and talk to them about it.

10-28-2008, 05:54 PM	#22
eeeboy Second Lieutenant Drives: 08M3 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	Last time I had leakage, my doctor gave me some ointment