E93 Owners- General issues chat

MMMGP · 08-12-2017, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffRichter

Beautiful car. What backup camera did you use and is it integrated into the Idrive?

Thanks! I went the economy route, eBay parts and coding required... works with iDrive.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005301

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Originally Posted by bimmette

Congrats and welcome! Beautiful e93!

Thanks beautiful!

WayneK · 09-27-2017, 09:39 AM

After over a year of delays over the summer I finally got the e93 bumpers professionally painted and the whole car put back together. The wife has really enjoyed "finally" driving it through these last few unusually warm days and the kids love riding in the back.

The rear bumper BSM paint match was nearly flawless and the front is only marred by the poor condition of the front fenders/hood due to the previous owners neglect. The clear coat was in such poor condition even after many hours of paint correction effort I’m not sure it will ever be perfect but it looks good in anything but harsh direct lighting up close and I haven't even gotten to the polish yet.

Quick pictures…

Run Silent · 10-10-2017, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneK

After over a year of delays over the summer I finally got the e93 bumpers professionally painted and the whole car put back together. The wife has really enjoyed "finally" driving it through these last few unusually warm days and the kids love riding in the back.

The rear bumper BSM paint match was nearly flawless and the front is only marred by the poor condition of the front fenders/hood due to the previous owners neglect. The clear coat was in such poor condition even after many hours of paint correction effort I’m not sure it will ever be perfect but it looks good in anything but harsh direct lighting up close and I haven't even gotten to the polish yet.

Quick pictures…

Looks amazing. Need more photos from the side with those awesome wheels.

rediahad · 07-06-2018, 02:51 PM

What do you guys think of my hotboi niche milans

King Rudi · 07-06-2018, 02:59 PM

^ I like it. I'd get rid of those orange reflectors and wrap that window trim though. Dig the wheels.

Cchristianh20 · 07-09-2018, 11:32 AM

does anyone have the smart top module. or did you get the top coded to the one push option?

josehon · 07-09-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

does anyone have the smart top module. or did you get the top coded to the one push option?

I believe one touch cannot be done by coding. Other functions, like open at a speed, open/close with key fob, etc are possible by coding.

I do own smart top module, it provides not only one-touch function, but some other useful feature as well.

Krynos · 07-09-2018, 12:55 PM

Smart top is worth it for one-touch alone. Bonus points for extending the range of the key fob.

snedanator · 07-09-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cchristianh20

does anyone have the smart top module. or did you get the top coded to the one push option?

The smart top is worth every penny. Roof up and down with extended range. Windows up n down. And whilst car is moving also etc. Expensive for what it is but resale of the smart top module is not far off the new price. Well worth it :-)

Cchristianh20 · 07-09-2018, 02:40 PM

Well I might consider buying it just for that. anyone know a good place to order it from?

Cchristianh20 · 07-10-2018, 03:51 PM

can anyone tell me if its possible to put an m sport rear bumper on a base e93 335i 2011

abasis · 08-21-2018, 02:50 PM

My key fobs for my 2012 E93 convertible started acting strange. Need to get within 3 feet to lock the doors but have normal range when unlocking, most of the time. Took keys to dealer and tested fine. Could it be an antenna issue? Does anyone know where the key fob antenna is?
Thank you,

E93long · 08-31-2019, 12:43 PM

Does anyone know which brand OEM coil springs are in the M sport suspension for E93? 2009 model.

OLI77 · 01-14-2020, 07:56 PM

Hello all, read all 38 pages, over 700 posts and it all came to an abrupt end.

Recently came back to a manual bmw and I am enjoying the e93 very much, top down in the slightly cool is fun!

OLI77 · 01-14-2020, 08:33 PM

Here is a pic. Thanks Bimette for a great thread.

casper1978 · 01-15-2020, 11:08 AM

I have a 2007 335i and have recently found the passenger side floor to be damp along with water ingress in the toll tray compartment in the boot. does anybody know the cause of these?. (apologies if this has been answered before but I cant seem to find anything)
Thanks in advance.

OLI77 · 01-16-2020, 06:56 PM

Since there does not appear to be an E93-specific subforum (correct me if I'm wrong), I might as well post my question here.

I'm trying to diagnose a leak at the A pillar/ hardtop connection passenger side. I see the window when closing on that side squeeze the rubber channel pretty hard which distorts it a bit, I wonder if and how I can change the window closing position.

Isn't there a way to reset these? From my E46, I seem to remember a "windows up keep button pushed for 10 s"-kinda thing, no?

OLI77 · 01-16-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by casper1978

I have a 2007 335i and have recently found the passenger side floor to be damp along with water ingress in the toll tray compartment in the boot. does anybody know the cause of these?. (apologies if this has been answered before but I cant seem to find anything)
Thanks in advance.

Passenger from or rear, I guess you could have 2 sources of leak in there.

OLI77 · 03-01-2020, 04:16 PM

Just because it was in the 60's today:

sparayno1 · 03-02-2020, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by abasis

My key fobs for my 2012 E93 convertible started acting strange. Need to get within 3 feet to lock the doors but have normal range when unlocking, most of the time. Took keys to dealer and tested fine. Could it be an antenna issue? Does anyone know where the key fob antenna is?
Thank you,

I have a 2012 e93 with the same issue. Can't seem to fix it despite new fob batteries.

TunafishE93 · 03-02-2020, 10:14 AM

Yeah the fob thing is on the car side. I got a brand new key still same issue, here's my a link to my issue.. I haven't tried the fixes...https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1682393

Scythe17 · 03-03-2020, 07:01 PM

The antenna for the key fob is on the Rear Window or behind the corner pillar next to the rear window. The module sets a unique encryption key when the vehicle is locked that is saved to the car and to the key fob (I had read this somewhere on the forums before). I believe you can access it when the top is in the fold down process quite easily. I've noticed with my 2010 M3 Convertible that it used to do the same thing but over time it seems it stopped requiring me to be so close. I used to have to basically press the key against the back window. Try maybe holding the button down for a second?

09-27-2017, 09:39 AM	#816
WayneK Private 8 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2009 e93 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bloomfield, MI iTrader: (0)	After over a year of delays over the summer I finally got the e93 bumpers professionally painted and the whole car put back together. The wife has really enjoyed "finally" driving it through these last few unusually warm days and the kids love riding in the back. The rear bumper BSM paint match was nearly flawless and the front is only marred by the poor condition of the front fenders/hood due to the previous owners neglect. The clear coat was in such poor condition even after many hours of paint correction effort I’m not sure it will ever be perfect but it looks good in anything but harsh direct lighting up close and I haven't even gotten to the polish yet. Quick pictures… Attached Images
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rediahad Banned 17 Rep 115 Posts Drives: E71, E93, E92 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1)	What do you guys think of my hotboi niche milans Last edited by rediahad; 07-08-2018 at 12:33 AM..
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King Rudi Lieutenant Colonel 13154 Rep 1,965 Posts Drives: Meat Suit Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	^ I like it. I'd get rid of those orange reflectors and wrap that window trim though. Dig the wheels.
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07-09-2018, 11:32 AM	#820
Cchristianh20 Private 7 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i n55 e93 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335I [0.00]	does anyone have the smart top module. or did you get the top coded to the one push option?
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07-09-2018, 12:55 PM	#822
Krynos Private First Class 54 Rep 158 Posts Drives: E93 335i, F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Smart top is worth it for one-touch alone. Bonus points for extending the range of the key fob.
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07-09-2018, 02:40 PM	#824
Cchristianh20 Private 7 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i n55 e93 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335I [0.00]	Well I might consider buying it just for that. anyone know a good place to order it from?
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Cchristianh20 Private 7 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i n55 e93 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335I [0.00]	can anyone tell me if its possible to put an m sport rear bumper on a base e93 335i 2011
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08-21-2018, 02:50 PM	#826
abasis Love MY RIde 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Jersey USA iTrader: (0)	Key Fob Issues My key fobs for my 2012 E93 convertible started acting strange. Need to get within 3 feet to lock the doors but have normal range when unlocking, most of the time. Took keys to dealer and tested fine. Could it be an antenna issue? Does anyone know where the key fob antenna is? Thank you,
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08-31-2019, 12:43 PM	#827
E93long ICP111 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know which brand OEM coil springs are in the M sport suspension for E93? 2009 model.
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01-14-2020, 07:56 PM	#828
OLI77 Private First Class 103 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E46 325i ZSP, E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	Hello all, read all 38 pages, over 700 posts and it all came to an abrupt end. Recently came back to a manual bmw and I am enjoying the e93 very much, top down in the slightly cool is fun!
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01-14-2020, 08:33 PM	#829
OLI77 Private First Class 103 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E46 325i ZSP, E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	Here is a pic. Thanks Bimette for a great thread. Attached Images
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casper1978 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I have a 2007 335i and have recently found the passenger side floor to be damp along with water ingress in the toll tray compartment in the boot. does anybody know the cause of these?. (apologies if this has been answered before but I cant seem to find anything) Thanks in advance.
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01-16-2020, 06:56 PM	#831
OLI77 Private First Class 103 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E46 325i ZSP, E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	Since there does not appear to be an E93-specific subforum (correct me if I'm wrong), I might as well post my question here. I'm trying to diagnose a leak at the A pillar/ hardtop connection passenger side. I see the window when closing on that side squeeze the rubber channel pretty hard which distorts it a bit, I wonder if and how I can change the window closing position. Isn't there a way to reset these? From my E46, I seem to remember a "windows up keep button pushed for 10 s"-kinda thing, no?
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03-02-2020, 10:14 AM	#835
TunafishE93 Major 418 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Yeah the fob thing is on the car side. I got a brand new key still same issue, here's my a link to my issue.. I haven't tried the fixes...https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1682393
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03-03-2020, 07:01 PM	#836
Scythe17 Enlisted Member 40 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2010 M3 E93 6 Speed Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 E93 6MT [10.00]	The antenna for the key fob is on the Rear Window or behind the corner pillar next to the rear window. The module sets a unique encryption key when the vehicle is locked that is saved to the car and to the key fob (I had read this somewhere on the forums before). I believe you can access it when the top is in the fold down process quite easily. I've noticed with my 2010 M3 Convertible that it used to do the same thing but over time it seems it stopped requiring me to be so close. I used to have to basically press the key against the back window. Try maybe holding the button down for a second?
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