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      06-06-2007, 06:45 PM   #1
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New member (and front suspension issue?)

Howdy folks, another Z4um refugee here. This fourm looks good, so a big hello from Houston.

Recently picked up a 2006 M Roadster. It's actually currently in the service shop (Momentum BMW) to get a front suspension/brace/strut popping sound looked at. Has around 4000 miles on it. The pop/creak happens during any sort of body torque (speed bump, pothole and so on). Could be a loose brace? Momentum BMW had to drive another M just to make sure it was not normal...

A number of members of Z4um had heard the same thing. I'll let y'all know how it turns out. Also the roof is closing kinda heavy (with a heavy clunk). I used to have a 2004 Z4 3.0i, roof used to lock shut much more quietly. Otherwise it's a great car as of course you all know. I checked out the Cayman and even a 911, but couldn't do it.

Looking forward to being a part of the group.
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      06-06-2007, 07:09 PM   #2
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Welcome! (I don't have any real input to your issue, other than that.
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      06-06-2007, 07:23 PM   #3
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      06-06-2007, 07:55 PM   #4
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felixoz welcome. Glad you found the forum.

Sorry to hear about the front end. Hope they can get it repaired and back quickly.

Haven't had any problems with my ///M yet (5800 miles).....keeping my fingers crossed!

Like you, I had a 04 3.0i prior to getting the ///M and have also noticed that the top closes "with authority" as compared to the previous car. I seen many comments about this and believe that it's a function of the design.
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      06-06-2007, 09:02 PM   #5
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Howdy folks, another Z4um refugee here. This fourm looks good, so a big hello from Houston.
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A number of members of Z4um had heard the same thing. I'll let y'all know how it turns out. Also the roof is closing kinda heavy (with a heavy clunk). I used to have a 2004 Z4 3.0i, roof used to lock shut much more quietly. Otherwise it's a great car as of course you all know. I checked out the Cayman and even a 911, but couldn't do it.

Looking forward to being a part of the group.
Welcome & howdy back atcha....
IIRC, There was a bulletin on the front strut tower braces.
I believe they just needed to be re-torqued.

That top doesn't sound right.... mine is smooth as silk.
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      06-07-2007, 12:02 AM   #6
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(Off topic, but I recently drove through Houston, and I must say,it was an. . . ummm. . . noteworthy experience. Thank god I had the Nav, so all I had to do was avoid other cars and follow instructions. Otherwise I think that funny little vein in my forehead woulda been having a field day. )
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      06-07-2007, 07:17 PM   #7
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Welcome & howdy back atcha....
IIRC, There was a bulletin on the front strut tower braces.
I believe they just needed to be re-torqued.

inTgr8r, do you have a copy of the TSB or a place to go get it? PM me if you do please.

Thanks!
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      06-08-2007, 07:56 AM   #8
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I have the same exact problem with mine. It gets pretty annoying after awhile. I haven't taken it in yet though. I plan to do that when I go in for an oil service.

My top however is functioning fine.
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I checked out the Cayman and even a 911, but couldn't do it.
Wow... what made you decide on the Z4M?

I checked out the boxster but the interior isn't up to my standards at all...
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      06-10-2007, 08:29 PM   #10
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Final chapter - as inTgr8r said, it was simply the front strut tower braces that needed to be re-torqued. Roof straps were replaced and tightened.

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Wow... what made you decide on the Z4M?

I checked out the boxster but the interior isn't up to my standards at all...
soeharyo - it was a $/horsepower, $/fun and interior size thing (I'm 6'5"). Also IMHO the girls like the Z4 more
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      06-10-2007, 08:41 PM   #11
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Hey Felix! Nice to have you onboard.

Glad to hear your Z is back to health.

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Final chapter - as inTgr8r said, it was simply the front strut tower braces that needed to be re-torqued. Roof straps were replaced and tightened.......
felixoz - sorry I didn't have a chance to resond.... glad it worked out
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