E93 backrest popped out at high speed?

ezt · 01-31-2010, 01:14 AM

It happened to me almost every time I drive with the top down. Once I reach 80mph, the wind would cause the backrest of the backseat to be unhitched and fell down. It's the area you fold down to storage skiis from the trunk. Any other E93 owners have this problem and can I have the dealer to fix it under my warranty?

BartM3 · 01-31-2010, 07:22 AM

I would definately talk to your dealer about is, because it shouldn't happen. Mine doesn't have the same problem (driven it up to 230 km/hour with the roof down) so it's not normal.

The rear armrest as well as the backrest should click in place, and stay there!

ezt · 01-31-2010, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the reply. I will call my dealer. =]

Kevin Harney · 01-31-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ezt

Thanks for the reply. I will call my dealer. =]

I have had this happen before too but it was user error. You really have to SLAM that seat closed or it will not completely latch. I don't like slamming things on my car but that is one that needs to be. The Germans want to make sure that you are doing things deliberately I think. No wishywashy lightly close it.

persian54 · 01-31-2010, 11:53 AM

I posted this a little while back

It's Not really speed related

it's happened at speeds as low as 50 if it wasn't a great road

and has stayed put at speed of 155

I had the entire rear replace yesterday though
since I got tired of it falling during bumps

I haven't had a chance to drive With the top
down yet tho

also, get the wind deflecpr, it'll help keep it in place from
what I Can tell (haven tested it yet as I just got it too)

Thunder Dump · 01-31-2010, 02:56 PM

Mine definitely doesn't do that and I've driven 90+ mph with the top down, both with and without the wind deflector.

As an aside, the wind deflector does work wonders and I highly recommend it.

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BartM3 Private First Class 45 Rep 148 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT Individual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tulip country / Low lands iTrader: (0)	I would definately talk to your dealer about is, because it shouldn't happen. Mine doesn't have the same problem (driven it up to 230 km/hour with the roof down) so it's not normal. The rear armrest as well as the backrest should click in place, and stay there!
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ezt Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '09 335i Covertible Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the reply. I will call my dealer. =]
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I posted this a little while back It's Not really speed related it's happened at speeds as low as 50 if it wasn't a great road and has stayed put at speed of 155 I had the entire rear replace yesterday though since I got tired of it falling during bumps I haven't had a chance to drive With the top down yet tho also, get the wind deflecpr, it'll help keep it in place from what I Can tell (haven tested it yet as I just got it too) __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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Thunder Dump That tickles 11 Rep 457 Posts Drives: '09 328i E93 SGM/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western MA iTrader: (1)	Mine definitely doesn't do that and I've driven 90+ mph with the top down, both with and without the wind deflector. As an aside, the wind deflector does work wonders and I highly recommend it.
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