Official E93 M3 Convertible Thread - Modified or not

Some more pics on my instagram @widem3 if you guys want

Just got a 2011 E93 in Jerez Black


Pretty sharp looking car as is, but I may make a few modifications in the future.

k1net1k wrote

Just got a 2011 E93 in Jerez Black


Pretty sharp looking car as is, but I may make a few modifications in the future.

Very nice and welcome!

Chromey wrote

Took some pics before winter hits with the top down.

Nice car! I'm located in BC as well. Let me know if you're ever down for a cruise.

2008 at 99,901 in Bellevue WA

She's tuned by Alex at Alpine

I have some test pipes waiting and I'm eyeing that Eventuri intake. Eibachs in a box ready as well. I only have ramps to do light maintenance but I may get some stands and a do the pipes and springs diy 🤷*♂️

But with sunshine forecasted, I may just drive.

👍🏻

Bpark1977 wrote

2008 at 99,901 in Bellevue WA

She's tuned by Alex at Alpine

I have some test pipes waiting and I'm eyeing that Eventuri intake. Eibachs in a box ready as well. I only have ramps to do light maintenance but I may get some stands and a do the pipes and springs diy *

But with sunshine forecasted, I may just drive.

Did my Eibachs this weekend drove it a bit and had it aligned yesterday. Super easy DIY, and I think you will be happy with the results!

Really didn't need the spring compressor, so did not use it on the passenger side.

12mm MS spacers front 10mm rear.

Top down CF front splitters ,Cf side splitters, Oem zcp wheels

Avin USA 9.0 head unit .Red M and start stop buttons.

Avin head unit works great, A little tweaking necessary ,and patience

Anyone have or know of someone who has a vorsteiner csl style trunk lid they'd be willing to part with?

Bimmer world CF trunk defuser Ess Exaust

Dpc2u wrote

Bpark1977 wrote

2008 at 99,901 in Bellevue WA

She's tuned by Alex at Alpine

I have some test pipes waiting and I'm eyeing that Eventuri intake. Eibachs in a box ready as well. I only have ramps to do light maintenance but I may get some stands and a do the pipes and springs diy *

But with sunshine forecasted, I may just drive.

Did my Eibachs this weekend drove it a bit and had it aligned yesterday. Super easy DIY, and I think you will be happy with the results!

Really didn't need the spring compressor, so did not use it on the passenger side.

Nice I got eibachs too , waiting to install..

My top is hanging up and of course not locking correct. Anyone know how much an independent BMW repair shop would charge to fix and the reasoning why it is doing this?

Lowflight wrote

My top is hanging up and of course not locking correct. Anyone know how much an independent BMW repair shop would charge to fix and the reasoning why it is doing this?

There are A LOT of little moving parts in the mechanism. Your description is pretty vague, can you take photos or be more specific? Is in just not "seating in" at the end of the closing cycle? It's a three step- trunk opens, panels unfold, roof seats(windows go up).
Also look at all the little cables(actually just little strings) and make sure they're attached and not getting pinched, prohibiting a seal. The headliner could also be unsecured at some edge or corner and be jamming up the seams between panels.
Like I said, A LOT of little parts.

When able I will send pics. I got the top to go down and lock with no errors om the first try the other day.
I have kept it down since. LOL

The main problem I have is that locking sensor not lining up. However, now it wants to catch a few times in the process of going up and down. It goes, but it catcese.

Just sitting in the garage waiting for a nice day!

took a few shots in the driveway. Waiting for BMW centre caps to arrive..

Lowflight wrote

When able I will send pics. I got the top to go down and lock with no errors om the first try the other day.
I have kept it down since. LOL

The main problem I have is that locking sensor not lining up. However, now it wants to catch a few times in the process of going up and down. It goes, but it catcese.

Hey Fellow TN E93! I am fairly new to the E93 as I have only had my car for about 8 months, but seeing the top go up and down and how much is involved, I did not hesitate one moment when I stumbled on a manual for the operation of the top. It's a detailed PDF with schematics and wiring diagrams. I thought it would come handy someday. Haven't needed it myself (yet). *Knock on wood* PM me your email and I can send it to you.

Updated pics of my E93 M3

More in my thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1653809

Checking in from Sacramento, CA with a couple convertible-specific questions. I just joined the E93 crowd a few weeks ago and appreciate the assistance.

1. Is it better to have the car in the garage with the top up and put it down when driving (about every other day) or store it top down and covered? Top down would mean the top would stay down for an extended period, perhaps it would have to be put up every so often then?
2. Is there any recommended home maintenance/lube/greasing of the top joints or mechanisms?

Thank you for the information!

djschmitt wrote

Checking in from Sacramento, CA with a couple convertible-specific questions. I just joined the E93 crowd a few weeks ago and appreciate the assistance.

1. Is it better to have the car in the garage with the top up and put it down when driving (about every other day) or store it top down and covered? Top down would mean the top would stay down for an extended period, perhaps it would have to be put up every so often then?
2. Is there any recommended home maintenance/lube/greasing of the top joints or mechanisms?

Thank you for the information!

Did some more research over the last day and a half

1. There doesn't seem to be a disadvantage to store in the garage with the top down. I'll probably store it top down and covered in the garage when I'll be driving a lot and top up when she sits a lot.

2. I found this great posting explaining how to maintain the seals and joints of the origami hardtop. https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609222#/topics/609222