R58 Minor problems with R58
#76
#77
I just got back from my dealer service. Their write up: "Vehicle has been in before with the same issue. Last visit we determined all R58 models have this wind noise at highway speeds. I checked for possible updated door perimeter seals, no updated parts are available at this time."
Well thats a load of BS, I took mine in with the same issue on the passenger side...although i never really heard wind noise, but my passengers always said it sounded like the window was cracked open. (MINI's have noisey cabins in general, not the quietest car around)
Basically the service write up says they heard it, and removed the ENTIRE door panel to adjust the window to fix the problem. I'm shocked they went through all that to fix it haha
#78
So funny. That was the FIRST thing I noticed test driving a coupe this weekend. Sounded like the window was slightly cracked but was full up. I've had this happen on other frameless cars and there is actually a guide in the door panel that determines how far inward the window rises. When adjusted slightly, the window presses more firmly against the seals on the body. Wonder if that's what did the trick for you and why they removed the door panel.
One way to check would be to attach a suction cup device holder to the inside of the window and pull. If the sound stops, the guide needs to be adjusted.
One way to check would be to attach a suction cup device holder to the inside of the window and pull. If the sound stops, the guide needs to be adjusted.
#80
#82
I had Conti Extreme AWS installed before I left the dealership upon delivery. The steering wanders at 35 or 80mph on a smooth, flat surface.
It's just a constant correction while driving which is a PITA. Wonder if adjusting the toe in a tad would help?
What you are describing with your radio, thats what mine is doing---
It's just a constant correction while driving which is a PITA. Wonder if adjusting the toe in a tad would help?
What you are describing with your radio, thats what mine is doing---
#83
#85
I just took my coupe in last week for defective molding on the drivers side and a horrible rattle in the trunk that just kept getting worse and worse. i thought something was going to fall off. but this is not the first time i have had the trunk rattle problem in our 09 mcs the dealer beat the crap out of the car and we did not realize the damage they did until we sold it. they caused a bulge that rubbed up against the license plate and took off a 5 inch circle of paint and stripe down to metal. our 06 mcs was the only perfect one we ever had. but back to fixing the coupe trunk they adjusting striker plate and put felt tape on the upper ring thing to keep it from further rattling. it does not rattle now my trunk light comes every other day (even when it hasn't been opened for days) i have to stop and slam it shut. i guess it is going back. how annoying.
#86
#87
I put some electrical tape on the trunk latch loop and that solved my trunk rattle. But I can see that will be a never-ending battle as the tape is alredy fraying a bit. I need to take mine in to get the driver's side wind noise worked on though anyway so I will see if they are able to fix both issues. Just a matter of finding a good time to take it over there.
#89
I can tell you that both James Day and I have had our Sirius channel memory temporarily disappear. When this happens to me, I get stuck on a POS channel called "Hits 1" or something like that. Usually only lasts a few hours, but it is annoying. Goes back to normal on its own for no good reason.
Other than that, the last 9 months of Coupe ownership have been great. Window trim around the passenger window looks a little ruffled since delivery but doesn't impact rattles or wind noise only aesthetically not pleasing. I am too scared to have it fixed incase a rattle or other problem pop up as a result. Oh and I am getting a bit of a boot rattle lately. Sounds like the hatch is not closed all the way.
Anyone else feel the hatch is too heavy? I am a fit girl, bench pressing 80lbs easily but find one handed open and close kinda uncomfortable especially with lots of groceries in hand. The trunk on my old Acura rsx (comparing based on Coupe like style of car) opened more automatically with less effort. This is my 3rd MINI. Almost shattered the back glass of my boyfriends (my old) R53 since I am so used to putting muscle into closing it!
#91
#92
The trunk rattle is the one issue that I have had with my R58....on and off for the last year and at times it has made me crazy. Having the lock replaced didn't turn out to be a permanent solution. After first trying electrical tape, I put the fuzzy side of a sticky velcro strip just long enough to fit around the fixed part of the lock on the lid and it appears to have done the trick. I smile a lot more now when I'm motoring!
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