E93 Owners- General issues chat

tmdals0213 · 03-20-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

anyone has leaking problems when driving 80 + in a rain storm? Mine does but very little

funny thing is... my car doesn't leak in the rain but when I'm doing car washes at home.. the irony

tmdals0213 · 03-20-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I have my hardtop coded to go up / down at 25 mph or below. Watch for road imperfections/ driveways etc. though- could get expensive.

Me too. I have the smart top module set to 25mph but I always watch out for the road ahead. When I do it in traffic on the freeway people back off further because they aren't sure if I might turn into a robot or not LOL! Its funny and cool! LMAO! But yeah I have never had any issues. I wouldn't do it in high wind though...

are you using the smartop or is yours coded to do that? I might get that done today if its just a coding issue

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

anyone has leaking problems when driving 80 + in a rain storm? Mine does but very little

Nope but use Gummy Fledge on my seals monthly

It keeps the rubber from getting dry and cracking.

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cialz

Don't forget to search the hard top maintenance procedures to keep it in top shape

+1 That the same DIY I use

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

are you using the smartop or is yours coded to do that? I might get that done today if its just a coding issue

I use smartop

oneup335 · 03-20-2014, 05:01 PM

I'll just play it safe and drop the top when I'm at a stand still. A bump can make your life a living hell.

oneup335 · 03-20-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Nope but use Gummy Fledge on my seals monthly

It keeps the rubber from getting dry and cracking.

Its called Fledge? Thanks for the tip I will look for it. Also have often do you guys lube the moving joints?

bimmette · 03-20-2014, 05:04 PM

No the proper name is gummi pflege. But that's German so maybe it's been anglicized somewhere.

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

No the proper name is gummi pflege. But that's German so maybe it's been anglicized somewhere.

You are correct it is Pflege

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

Its called Fledge? Thanks for the tip I will look for it. Also have often do you guys lube the moving joints?

Bimmette is correct its pflege, I usually use Gummi Pflege once a month, but do the whole top maintenance thing every 3 months.

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 05:38 PM

In case anyone has an issue with their hardtop and need a manual way of closing.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835175

I think DK already knows about this one

Lotus99 · 03-20-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

Should have a sticky for all links to maintain the e93

Like this one?

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=609222

Or this?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146601

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 05:53 PM

If anyone is interested in a Wind Deflector for $250 this guy is selling one, there are four points that go into the holes in your rear seat door cards. One of the tabs is broken he states, but that should still work well, given the other 3 are good. He does mention there is a easy fix for it.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937575

I highly recommend one. You can drive Top and windows down with one of these installed and not ruin your hairstyle

Mac.

roadkillrob · 03-20-2014, 06:16 PM

Wind Deflector is a must have - I paid $275 new in 2008 - can't believe how much the price has gone up over the years, but extends the driving season - in Vancouver, you can pretty much get year round - with the windows up and wind deflector in, anything 40 degrees F and above is fine, especially if you ahve heated seats!

I have a smart top - #1 thing you should get on an E93 and mine is set to 25mph but generally only use it at low speed in the parking lot etc (other nice feature of the smart top is that you can open and close the top as you are walking up to or away from the car, so usually it is pretty much down by the time I drive away. In the off chance I need to put it up or down in traffic or at a light it is nice to have a little speed to do it, nothing looks dumber than putting your top up or down at a light and have the light change and you either can't move or the roof stops when you do!!!

Gummi Pflege is pretty good stuff - Krytox is better but really expensive 20 bucks for a half once. The half ounce tube is good for 2 treatments of the seals - it lasts much longer - once, twice a year is all you need and it keeps the seals like new - it takes longer to massage into the seals, but you need to do it much less.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-20-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I have my hardtop coded to go up / down at 25 mph or below. Watch for road imperfections/ driveways etc. though- could get expensive.

Me too. I have the smart top module set to 25mph but I always watch out for the road ahead. When I do it in traffic on the freeway people back off further because they aren't sure if I might turn into a robot or not LOL! Its funny and cool! LMAO! But yeah I have never had any issues. I wouldn't do it in high wind though...

are you using the smartop or is yours coded to do that? I might get that done today if its just a coding issue

No smart top bro- it was coded by one of the local guys around here.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-20-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Nope but use Gummy Fledge on my seals monthly

It keeps the rubber from getting dry and cracking.

Its called Fledge? Thanks for the tip I will look for it. Also have often do you guys lube the moving joints?

Gummy Pflege

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oneup335

I'll just play it safe and drop the top when I'm at a stand still. A bump can make your life a living hell.

Yep not saying it's not risky, but as one person said it's a pain when you are dropping your top at a light and it changes green

that alone is a good reason to purchase one. Plus the one touch open and close of windows and top is awesome. No more pulling or pushing a button.

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Gummy Pflege

Actually Gummi Pflege haha.

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

No smart top bro- it was coded by one of the local guys around here.

Ah ok. Could have sworn you had one. You're just full of surprises today aren't ya?

haha.

How's it hanging man? Hope you're have an awesome day!

E93MAC · 03-20-2014, 06:55 PM

FYI.

You guys have all taken care of your battery issue right? I took mine in last month. Here is the service advisory for it. It's a free service. So if you haven't done it, probably good to get it done so your vehicle doesn't stall and leave you stranded.

Mac.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-20-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

No smart top bro- it was coded by one of the local guys around here.

Ah ok. Could have sworn you had one. You're just full of surprises today aren't ya?

haha.

How's it hanging man? Hope you're have an awesome day!

Doing well brother! Starting to finally feel springlike- we actually hit 55 today!

Lotus99 · 03-20-2014, 08:05 PM

There's a used SmartTop for sale on this site. I can't believe all the guys here who keep saying Wind Deflector is a must... Wow. The SmartTop in my opinion, if I had $300 to spend, would be worth 10 times more than a Wind Deflector. I barely feel the wind in the front seat with the windows up.

You guys are too sensitive. Why the F did you buy a convertible if a little wind messes up your hair?

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E93MAC Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: E93 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (5)	If anyone is interested in a Wind Deflector for $250 this guy is selling one, there are four points that go into the holes in your rear seat door cards. One of the tabs is broken he states, but that should still work well, given the other 3 are good. He does mention there is a easy fix for it. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=937575 I highly recommend one. You can drive Top and windows down with one of these installed and not ruin your hairstyle Mac. __________________ ################[Mac's '07 E93 328i]################
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Lotus99 Colonel 628 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	There's a used SmartTop for sale on this site. I can't believe all the guys here who keep saying Wind Deflector is a must... Wow. The SmartTop in my opinion, if I had $300 to spend, would be worth 10 times more than a Wind Deflector. I barely feel the wind in the front seat with the windows up. You guys are too sensitive. Why the F did you buy a convertible if a little wind messes up your hair?
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