 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 419,961 Views | | | |  |  |  | |  06-19-2007, 03:03 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
when does it rattle? closed or open?
is the rattling part on the sliding roof or on the car? __________________
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1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
|  |  | | 06-19-2007, 03:13 PM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
what a bunch of d!cks! a bmw dealership once tried to charge me $2100 to 'fix' my cali top - when it one day just stopped working.... I felt like putting my fist through the guys face for a split second. turned out to be just a busted motor ($120-$200)! after I realized I was about to be majorly ripped off - I wrote a nasty letter to BMW North America - which, off course, did NOTHING! LOL  Quote: Originally Posted by jamz  The BMW dealer quoted $4000 to replace the whole roof because they say that they cant get the parts for a $6000 car. I found the parts on realoem.com. I just don't have any info on the removal/installation. I might have to get in touch with understeer for tips.
Thanks..
jamz | | | | | | 06-19-2007, 07:06 PM | #18 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3 |
It only happens when the roof is fully closed. So, if I back it up just slightly (not even open just tapped so it's not "fully" closed) the rattling stops.
I know the frontmost passenger side is loose - the gold circular connector - I can make it rattle just by grabbing the front panel and moving it up and down. I think other ones are loose too and same would apply in that all rattling stops when the roof open.
Can I lube those things to stop the rattling. Should I replace them?
I also noticed that one of the gray metal/plastic? mounts that has an arm attached to it (not sure what to call it...but it's part of the 2nd or 3rd segment) is cracked. I don't know that it's causing problems but wouldn't mind replacing it if not too expensive. | | | | | 10-29-2007, 01:08 PM | #19 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sylmar, California Posts: 6 |
Hi,
Both the links for the TIS program for the removal/fitting of the california roof are dead, are there any other sites you have it posted on or could you send me a copy.
Thanx | | | | | 10-29-2007, 02:54 PM | #20 | | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 |
Quote: Originally Posted by bassmans318ti Hi,
Both the links for the TIS program for the removal/fitting of the california roof are dead, are there any other sites you have it posted on or could you send me a copy.
Thanx | +1 Thanks! | | | | | 10-29-2007, 03:04 PM | #21 | | Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 75 |
I could use it as well. I need to replace the seal around the roof. Thanks | | | | | 10-29-2007, 09:41 PM | #22 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
hi! i will get the tis program 2 seconds __________________ 
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM  | | | | | 10-30-2007, 03:49 PM | #23 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sylmar, California Posts: 6 |
Hey Good Morning,
Mallard you are the only one who has the information on removal/fitting of the california roof in my 318ti ive tried the BMW Dealer, Bentley Pubishers other forums and even on the other forums their talking about you, having this information.
I Thank You in advance. | | | | | 10-30-2007, 04:18 PM | #24 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
if it's in the TIS (Techinical Information System), any bmw dealer should have access to it. that said, if it's in there, you can also buy the TIS on ebay. let's see if mallard finds it in the TIS first __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
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Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 10-30-2007, 05:52 PM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 890 |
Mallard, you should post the document in the DIY section. Maybe Steve can help host the docs on this site so they remain available.
I'd like to read this thing too. __________________
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im having trouble with the epc upload to my pc  i had it on there, but then i thought it would be a good idea to upload the tis to the pc also then it went wrong.. no pics so ive un installed it.. but now im having some kind of file problem?? i am working on the case as we speak i will have it for you guys , stand on me __________________
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | | | 10-30-2007, 07:54 PM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: back in PA Posts: 204 |
Quote: | i will have it for you guys | Takke! I need to check it out too... | | | | | 10-30-2007, 09:38 PM | #28 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
hehe! Ok I have it!!!!! its as a PDF file I need someone to host it as i dont have a clue how Let me know and ill post it to you, then we can have a link to the site somewhere __________________
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | | | 10-31-2007, 12:49 AM | #29 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sylmar, California Posts: 6 |
can you e-mail it to me at markswilson2000@yahoo.com. You can send it as a PDF File. Thanks your a TOP SAVER. Mark | | | | | 10-31-2007, 03:47 AM | #30 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1 |
Not sure if you found a way to post the file, but these instructions would be helpfull to me as well. Dealer replaced the first roof under warranty but that was long ago. I've sometimes wondered how long it would take before I welded a steel roof in place of the big canvas, but if I have proper instructions, well... Thanks! jcgrams@earthlink.net John | | | | | |
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