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12-22-2008, 01:22 PM | #4 |
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At 53 seconds into the video when the roof closes, the rear part of it seems to judder before folding back. Is this something to worry about? Also, can any E93 owners comment on how well the roof stays together when closed - any movement or creaks anywhere?
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I think on e90post there's been a few issues mentioned with the e93 roof, but hopefully as this is the second hard top convertible that BMW has produced they will have incorporated the lessons learnt from the e93 in the z4.
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12-22-2008, 03:07 PM | #6 |
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If I hit a large bump, sometimes I get a squeak where the rear window meets the back of the car. If the seals are wet, I notice it more. That said, it's a rare occurence and isn't a bother. The car is as quiet as a coupe with the roof up.
The e93 is a 3 piece roof. Look like the new Z will be 2 piece. If nothing else, that's fewer gaps to worry about. |
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I love the look of the new Z4, although that "movement" of the roof when folding back seemed to shake/shudder a little. This concerns me cause as a potential buyer some day, I wonder as to the durability of this folding roof mechanism. I have a Mazda mx5 with folding electric hardtop and there is no shudder etc. Just wondering as the parts seem to have close gaps and the exrtra movement concerns me if the roof parts touch each other and cause scratches.
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Thanks for these helpful comments.
One other question that I think someone has sort of mentioned... is there any danger of bits of the external part of the roof getting scratched when the roof folds (when the rear section is placed on top of the front section)? Also, is there any danger of the interior parts getting dirty (if the outside areas are dirty for example). I can't recall the interior bits of my old Z4 roof getting dirty in any way, but wondered if any E93 owners can comment. Sorry if these seem like dumb questions...
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Video of the E89 roof folding shows it does not cover the license plate, so any speed restriction will likely be based on physical limits rather than the legal requirement to show a license plate whenever underway with way on. |
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