[F30AM]

Originally Posted by starkindustries

How did they fix this? Very interesting!

I think they heat the leather with a hair dryer/heat gun which shrinks it.

There's a long thread about my baggy leather seats somewhere on the UK forum.

[UltDriveMachine]

I've 2 problems with the car since having it for 6 months.
1. Driver Leather seats sqeaky noise is driving me crazy. It started the noise after 3 months and still going on
2. Wierd noise(like screw dancing) coming from some where around the cupholders near the gear - but couldn't really figure it out exactly from it it is coming.

Any ideas/suggestions appreciated

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by UltDriveMachine

I've 2 problems with the car since having it for 6 months.
1. Driver Leather seats sqeaky noise is driving me crazy. It started the noise after 3 months and still going on
2. Wierd noise(like screw dancing) coming from some where around the cupholders near the gear - but couldn't really figure it out exactly from it it is coming.

Any ideas/suggestions appreciated

1. Your cow needs some TLC.
2. Take it to BMW. I hate rattles. Thankfully my car is rattle free, wind noise free, road roar practically free, suspension and steering knocking free ...... Long may this be.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Rhino at Work

Don't recall this being mentioned before - what do they do?

Oh, they dim when there is glare, they are heated and they fold when I lock my car and unfold when I unlock it. I think that's clever, but I am a very simple person.

[HiBee]

I seem to be having problems with my auto stop start,
This is probably a set thing. When i start the car, after a couple of minutes i swiitch to ASS off. After a good run it will stall/ cut out when i stop at lights or so. PITA. Just have to get used to this fault.

[stu14t]

Originally Posted by sunscreemer

I swear my rear view mirror slowly drops down, i probably have to raise it a touch once a week. Only a minor fault admittedly, but very annoying nevertheless.

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

My rear view mirror does the same - I thought it must be me going slightly mad but as it happens to you too it must be the mirror !

Do you know, I thought it was just me too but I have the same issue. I was just debating this with her in doors on Friday, when we were out and about.

[Floriank]

Originally Posted by F30AM

1. Your cow needs some TLC.
2. Take it to BMW. I hate rattles. Thankfully my car is rattle free, wind noise free, road roar practically free, suspension and steering knocking free ...... Long may this be.

Please remind me, what rubber have you got? Mine came with Bridgestone (18") and they are NOISY NOISY NOISY!

Compared to the Pirellis on my previous E91 it's deafening.

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by Floriank

Please remind me, what rubber have you got? Mine came with Bridgestone (18") and they are NOISY NOISY NOISY!

Compared to the Pirellis on my previous E91 it's deafening.

Mine are the same as yours. Check your tyre pressures as it makes all the difference. Or, maybe my hearing is not as good as yours.

[RichardM]

Originally Posted by HiBee

I seem to be having problems with my auto stop start,
This is probably a set thing. When i start the car, after a couple of minutes i swiitch to ASS off. After a good run it will stall/ cut out when i stop at lights or so. PITA. Just have to get used to this fault.

Does it start again automatically? Is the Stop/Start button light still lit or has the light gone off?

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

My rear view mirror does the same - I thought it must be me going slightly mad but as it happens to you too it must be the mirror !

Ditto.
I thought i was imagining it. That's good to know it wasn't just me.

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by RichardM

Does it start again automatically? Is the Stop/Start button light still lit or has the light gone off?

After a good run, i may stop at a set of lights or so, it just stalls. Doesn't start back up untill foot on clutch & pressing the start button. Bit of a pain to be honest. I wish i could be totally disabled, without having it coded.

What i do now is just keep switching the s/s off & on every now & again, remembering particularly after a long run.

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by HiBee

After a good run, i may stop at a set of lights or so, it just stalls. Doesn't start back up untill foot on clutch & pressing the start button. Bit of a pain to be honest. I wish i could be totally disabled, without having it coded.

What i do now is just keep switching the s/s off & on every now & again, remembering particularly after a long run.

Your ASS is faulty

[RichardM]

Yep, get your ASS looked into mate! Doesn't sound right.

[Floriank]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Mine are the same as yours. Check your tyre pressures as it makes all the difference. Or, maybe my hearing is not as good as yours.

Ah, haven't thought of that, I'll check it tomorrow. Too be honest though, I did notice the increased road noise straight away on the way back home after picking the car up from the dealer in London so it may not be the pressure but as you get noise ratings nowadays when choosing new rubber it should be easier to avoid the noisy ones.

Cheers.

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

Your ASS is faulty

I beg your pardon !!

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by RichardM

Yep, get your ASS looked into mate! Doesn't sound right.

Aye.
Will wait untill a few troubles build up then take it over to the dealers.
I have a few already:
Faulty boot lid,
Tail pipe chrome descaling around rims,
Squeaky/rubbing door mirrors & finally for now my ASS.

Also a quick point whilst i'm on here, what's is the lowest temperature reading on the climate control ?
It doesn't seem to go lower than 16 degrees, is this normal ?
Not read the handbook yet.

[Rodders123]

Originally Posted by sunscreemer

I swear my rear view mirror slowly drops down, i probably have to raise it a touch once a week. Only a minor fault admittedly, but very annoying nevertheless.

Other than that things ok, apart from scratching the roof using a bird poo removal wipe (you think you're doing the right thing...!). I can't blame BMW for that though!

Mine drops too

[languidmandala]

Originally Posted by HiBee

Aye.
...
Also a quick point whilst i'm on here, what's is the lowest temperature reading on the climate control ?
It doesn't seem to go lower than 16 degrees, is this normal ?
Not read the handbook yet.

16 is the lowest for mine too. That's cold!

[vieri_c]

1. Squeeking noise from dashboard, seems to be coming from the horizontal trim, very annoying!

2. knocking sound coming from the rear, when going up ramps or reversing, not always, seems to be when car has been stationary for a wee while

3. the gear change ( 8 speed AT) when is sports manual mode seems awfully jerky, i know its meant to shift faster, but does others ve a similar sensation/ experience?

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by HiBee

...Also a quick point whilst i'm on here, what's is the lowest temperature reading on the climate control ?
It doesn't seem to go lower than 16 degrees, is this normal ?
Not read the handbook yet.

You'll find 16 is the lowest setting, but causes the system to give maximum cooling.... it continues cooling... so 16.5 is the lowest "controlled" setting. This is how BMW have always been. Same for the highest setting, puts it to maximum heating.

Should all be in the user manual.

HighlandPete

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by languidmandala

16 is the lowest for mine too. That's cold!

Only if you put the blowers on i suppose. Mind you, the temp will go back up soon.
Wasn't to sure. Thanks for confirmation.

[HiBee]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

You'll find 16 is the lowest setting, but causes the system to give maximum cooling.... it continues cooling... so 16.5 is the lowest "controlled" setting. This is how BMW have always been. Same for the highest setting, puts it to maximum heating.

Should all be in the user manual.

HighlandPete

Thanks.