Z4 Convertible Wind Noise

[RonCT]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know of a reputable place/person in Cape Town to sort out the door seals to eliminate whistling wind noise.

It's currently not too bad, but over 160km/h and on very windy days - there is an irritating whistling noise.

The car is due for a service in 10 000km and I suspect BMW will simply tell me I need to replace the door rubbers (and charge me an arm and a leg).

Has anyone had similar experiences? or know of any alternatives to the dealership replaceing the rubbers?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Blue Shirt]

Check the latches that secure the roof to the windshield frame. They are known to crack or fail and will cause the whistling air leak. I had exactly the same issue on my Z4 and it was cured by replacing one of the latches.