Owned 335i coupe for about 2 months, some strange things I've noticed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

EricP3 · 10-12-2012, 10:30 AM

So I have had my 2008 335i coupe for about 2 months and most of the strange things I've noticed I have been able to find that most people experience these same issues. Below is my list of issues I have noticed that I have searched for and not found a definite answer:

1. When I hit my auto up on the windows and sunroof and turn off my engine while they are going, sometimes they stop and sometimes they go back down. I still have the key fob in the slot, this is just hitting the engine off button.

2. The insides of my windows are never clean. When I roll them down and back up I get a ton of streaks on them.

3. It looks like I have some negative camber on the rear wheels, is this normal?

I also have the slight shaking of the car at idle sometimes, the passenger side of my car is slightly lower than the drivers side, brake squeak, and short keyfob distance. I have found threads about these ones on the site.

All in all I love my 335i! Just trying to see if anyone else has noticed these things.

pwdrtoastman · 10-12-2012, 10:37 AM

i've had mine for less than a week, however I can confirm the following issues:

short keyfob distance

insides of my windows are never clean, its effecting the tint.

THE HAITIANMAN · 10-12-2012, 10:42 AM

Wow I Use To Have A 2007 335i Also ...a Few Things Look Similar To My Experience 1- Passenger Side Lower Than The Driver Side 2- Sunroof Went Back When You Stop The Engine.

EricP3 · 10-12-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE HAITIANMAN

Wow I Use To Have A 2007 335i Also ...a Few Things Look Similar To My Experience 1- Passenger Side Lower Than The Driver Side 2- Sunroof Went Back When You Stop The Engine.

Yeah, the sunroof is the culprit more times than the auto up windows when stopping the engine.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 10-12-2012, 12:29 PM

Negative camber is normal in the rear.
Window streaks are normal too, they sell a kit somewhere to fix that.

Envuks · 10-12-2012, 01:27 PM

I get the window streaks. They seem to wipe off easily with a damp cloth.

I also notice the slight vibration at idle. It's a low pitch vibration which does resemble a soft shaking.

Envuks · 10-12-2012, 01:27 PM

I should have added that my windows operate normally when I turn off the car. They pause, but then continue. Key fob works from pretty far away too.

VMRWheels · 10-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Negative camber is normal in the rear.
Window streaks are normal too, they sell a kit somewhere to fix that.

This ^^

roundel335 · 10-12-2012, 01:47 PM

Interesting...I've had my 335i Coupe for 4 1/2 years and never had any of those issues. Negative camber is normal for sport-suspension equipped cars.

Metro · 10-12-2012, 01:53 PM

I saw somewhere on here that the passenger side will sit a little lower with no one in the car - designed that way so that when there is someone in the driver's seat it will be level. I've noticed it on a couple cars so can't imagine that it is anything abnormal.

Negative camber normal.

Hopefully you found my thread on the brake squeaking http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354684 - 2 1/2 years later and it still hasn't returned

ZachP51 · 10-14-2012, 10:45 PM

Have had my 335i for two weeks, and I also have the window streaks, however a micro fiber that I keep in the car removes them easily. As for my key fob, it seems to have a really good range, I locked mine from the other side of a parking garage. . .

ChasVS · 10-15-2012, 07:59 AM

Key fob functional distance is often affected by outside sources. I normally get a good 20ft or more. In some places I have to get right up to the car. Normally a radio frequency interference source like a Light or other source is nearby.

SirHoward · 10-15-2012, 10:37 AM

For me I have CA, & I always put the Key fob in my left pocket, and for some reason I can't open the trunk with my left hand, only with my right hand. Never tried it the other way yet tho..

SacksLax · 10-15-2012, 11:54 AM

The shaking at idle may be a sign it's time to walnut blast the intake valves, since they are probably caked up with carbon.

THE HAITIANMAN · 10-16-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachP51

Have had my 335i for two weeks, and I also have the window streaks, however a micro fiber that I keep in the car removes them easily. As for my key fob, it seems to have a really good range, I locked mine from the other side of a parking garage. . .

I have the window streaks also on my 328I I hate it the windows stay dirty cause you always have to roll dow and up....is there a way to permanently fix that?

khodo · 10-16-2012, 09:27 PM

my seatbelt squeeks. oh well, the car is awesome!

Dippy · 10-16-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by khodo

my seatbelt squeeks. oh well, the car is awesome!

The seat belt clamp rubbing against the seat and every bump makes it squeek... HATE IT!!!!!!

if anyone has a link to the streak fix i would love to have it

JS-NA.E92 · 10-16-2012, 10:45 PM

My 328i has the vibration at idle also, I don't know what's causing it. I thought it was my air filter so I changed it about 3 months ago and the car mellowed down on the vibration but after attending a cruise event last month I pushed my car hard and now the vibration is worse then before.

Negative camber in the rear is normal.

Soliditude · 10-16-2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricP3

So I have had my 2008 335i coupe for about 2 months and most of the strange things I've noticed I have been able to find that most people experience these same issues. Below is my list of issues I have noticed that I have searched for and not found a definite answer:

1. When I hit my auto up on the windows and sunroof and turn off my engine while they are going, sometimes they stop and sometimes they go back down. I still have the key fob in the slot, this is just hitting the engine off button.

2. The insides of my windows are never clean. When I roll them down and back up I get a ton of streaks on them.

3. It looks like I have some negative camber on the rear wheels, is this normal?

I also have the slight shaking of the car at idle sometimes, the passenger side of my car is slightly lower than the drivers side, brake squeak, and short keyfob distance. I have found threads about these ones on the site.

All in all I love my 335i! Just trying to see if anyone else has noticed these things.

Slight shaking of the car at idle is normal. Same thing on my car. I freaked at first, but all of them do that. If you actually sit in the passenger side and don't feel the steering wheel with the pedals, the shaking isn't there. It's just the awesome sensitivity of the car's feedback, really. Key fob distance is disappointing. My mom's Nissan reaches twice as far, almost. Not sure about other things you mentioned.

sammy_0559 · 10-16-2012, 10:55 PM

lol if i had your issues id be

but now I'm sitting at blown turbos, DSC module out couple other things also.

ZachP51 · 10-17-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE HAITIANMAN

I have the window streaks also on my 328I I hate it the windows stay dirty cause you always have to roll dow and up....is there a way to permanently fix that?

I haven't seen anything, but apparently there is a kit for sale. Luckily mine only do it on maybe a 1inch section of the drivers side window.

ndog14 · 10-17-2012, 12:01 PM

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10-12-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
EricP3 Private Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 97 iTrader: (3)	Owned 335i coupe for about 2 months, some strange things I've noticed So I have had my 2008 335i coupe for about 2 months and most of the strange things I've noticed I have been able to find that most people experience these same issues. Below is my list of issues I have noticed that I have searched for and not found a definite answer: 1. When I hit my auto up on the windows and sunroof and turn off my engine while they are going, sometimes they stop and sometimes they go back down. I still have the key fob in the slot, this is just hitting the engine off button. 2. The insides of my windows are never clean. When I roll them down and back up I get a ton of streaks on them. 3. It looks like I have some negative camber on the rear wheels, is this normal? I also have the slight shaking of the car at idle sometimes, the passenger side of my car is slightly lower than the drivers side, brake squeak, and short keyfob distance. I have found threads about these ones on the site. All in all I love my 335i! Just trying to see if anyone else has noticed these things.
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10-12-2012, 10:37 AM	#2
pwdrtoastman Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	i've had mine for less than a week, however I can confirm the following issues: short keyfob distance insides of my windows are never clean, its effecting the tint. __________________ 2007 BMW AW 335i Mr.5 Intake///HKS SSQV///Race Land DP///JB4 10in. JBL W3///JBL GTO AMP///LC2i

10-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Jeff@TopGearSolutions BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: C6 Z06, GSXR-750, 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TopGearSolutions.com Posts: 12,470 iTrader: (25)	Negative camber is normal in the rear. Window streaks are normal too, they sell a kit somewhere to fix that. __________________ Latest Specials!! Email Me! Jeff@TopGearSolutions.Com Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipes and FMIC Sale ETS FMIC INTERCOOLER SALE! Cobb AP for BMW N54 & N55, Lowest Price! Like Us On Facebook For Discounts!

10-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#6
Envuks Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 537 iTrader: (1)	I get the window streaks. They seem to wipe off easily with a damp cloth. I also notice the slight vibration at idle. It's a low pitch vibration which does resemble a soft shaking. __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler. For sale: AG 18" m359s

10-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#7
Envuks Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA Posts: 537 iTrader: (1)	I should have added that my windows operate normally when I turn off the car. They pause, but then continue. Key fob works from pretty far away too. __________________ Jet black e92 6mt 335xi: 18" BBS RGRs, KW v1, ESS Stage 2 flash, VRSF 7" FMIC, VRSF downpipes, JG Mods m-tech front, mtec V3 AEs, BMS OCC, hardwired valentine 1, amber delete, sport seats, factory oil cooler. For sale: AG 18" m359s

10-12-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
THE HAITIANMAN New Member Drives: E92 328I M-SPORT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MIAMI Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Wow I Use To Have A 2007 335i Also ...a Few Things Look Similar To My Experience 1- Passenger Side Lower Than The Driver Side 2- Sunroof Went Back When You Stop The Engine.

10-12-2012, 01:47 PM	#9
roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,710 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [5.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	Interesting...I've had my 335i Coupe for 4 1/2 years and never had any of those issues. Negative camber is normal for sport-suspension equipped cars. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

10-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#10
Metro First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Right coast Posts: 328 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [5.00]	I saw somewhere on here that the passenger side will sit a little lower with no one in the car - designed that way so that when there is someone in the driver's seat it will be level. I've noticed it on a couple cars so can't imagine that it is anything abnormal. Negative camber normal. Hopefully you found my thread on the brake squeaking http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354684 - 2 1/2 years later and it still hasn't returned __________________ LTMW Mtech Front\|Cades Apollo\|Hankook Ventus\|ETS FMIC\|AFE DCI\|ER CP\|Tial BOV\|AR Design OCC\|P3Boost Gauge\|LUX H8\|EAS LED Sidemarkers\|BMW Performance Kidneys\|Gloss Black Trim Wrap

10-14-2012, 10:45 PM	#11
ZachP51 Private Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	Have had my 335i for two weeks, and I also have the window streaks, however a micro fiber that I keep in the car removes them easily. As for my key fob, it seems to have a really good range, I locked mine from the other side of a parking garage. . .

10-15-2012, 07:59 AM	#12
ChasVS Colonel Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (9)	Key fob functional distance is often affected by outside sources. I normally get a good 20ft or more. In some places I have to get right up to the car. Normally a radio frequency interference source like a Light or other source is nearby. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!

10-15-2012, 10:37 AM	#13
SirHoward First Lieutenant Drives: Da Car I Wanted Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	For me I have CA, & I always put the Key fob in my left pocket, and for some reason I can't open the trunk with my left hand, only with my right hand. Never tried it the other way yet tho..

10-15-2012, 11:54 AM	#14
SacksLax Private Drives: 2007 SG 335i e92 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 83 iTrader: (1)	The shaking at idle may be a sign it's time to walnut blast the intake valves, since they are probably caked up with carbon. __________________ "Ambition is the path to success...persistence is the car you arrive in"

10-16-2012, 09:27 PM	#16
khodo New Member Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	my seatbelt squeeks. oh well, the car is awesome!

10-16-2012, 10:45 PM	#18
JS-NA.E92 Captain Drives: 07' NA E92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 954 iTrader: (2)	My 328i has the vibration at idle also, I don't know what's causing it. I thought it was my air filter so I changed it about 3 months ago and the car mellowed down on the vibration but after attending a cruise event last month I pushed my car hard and now the vibration is worse then before. Negative camber in the rear is normal. __________________

10-16-2012, 10:55 PM	#20
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10-17-2012, 12:01 PM	#22
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