Dicky Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thats bad form, I would hope BMW will sort that out for you FOC, good luck Oh and welcome to the forum, there are quiet a few of us on here from e36coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 ripped mine clean out the floorthe worst my mechanic had ever seen and hes ex bmw, i took it to bmw rollin on 19's and they fixed it all they wanted was a copy of my FSH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 thanks guys - well i spoke to BMW GB and they said to book it in at my local BMW garage so done that. Still have to pay a diagnostic fee but if BMW decide to foot the bill I will get the money back. Fingers crossed! Dont accept that, totally not on from BMW. The problem is their subframe! I argued the toss and got it checked for free, fixed for free with free courtesy car and insurance. It was this though... took some abuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Dont accept that, totally not on from BMW. The problem is their subframe! I argued the toss and got it checked for free, fixed for free with free courtesy car and insurance. It was this though... took some abuse! They should have given you a skateboard (more poke than that lol) or a new M3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 ripped mine clean out the floorthe worst my mechanic had ever seen and hes ex bmw, i took it to bmw rollin on 19's and they fixed it all they wanted was a copy of my FSH Did you have full BMW S/H? Dont accept that, totally not on from BMW. The problem is their subframe! I argued the toss and got it checked for free, fixed for free with free courtesy car and insurance. It was this though... took some abuse! Thanks for the heads-up mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Got the call today - BMW going to take the entire hit of the repair, and supply me with a courtesy car. £3000 worth of work and going to take 2 weeks! Thanks for the help/support guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Got the call today - BMW going to take the entire hit of the repair, and supply me with a courtesy car. £3000 worth of work and going to take 2 weeks! Thanks for the help/support guys. Excellent stuff, pleased for you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Got the call today - BMW going to take the entire hit of the repair, and supply me with a courtesy car. £3000 worth of work and going to take 2 weeks! Thanks for the help/support guys. Glad its sorted and they are going to pay for it. Our 2 weeks turned into 3, which turned into 4. Cant complain though, rather it be a month with a Matiz that folking out £3k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Excellent stuff, pleased for you mate Thanks mate! Glad its sorted and they are going to pay for it. Our 2 weeks turned into 3, which turned into 4. Cant complain though, rather it be a month with a Matiz that folking out £3k! Ah ok...don't mind how long they take, they are giving me an e90 for a courtesy car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Glad to hear your getting it sorted mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 uve got the best courtesy car even on a warranty job, usually its the as mentioned matiz, i only managed to get 1 for 1 day an it was a mini cabriolet how gay did i feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 uve got the best courtesy car even on a warranty job, usually its the as mentioned matiz, i only managed to get 1 for 1 day an it was a mini cabriolet how gay did i feel well in the end they gave me a 116i through enterprise, then they wouldn't let me drive it because im under 21! they tried to fob me off with a matiz also AND i had to insure it myself! So put the 1 series in my dads name so he can drive it as he has always liked them and im driving my previous car - a 2.0 zetec focus which i prefer much more than a matiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-blade- Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 hmm, today a tapping noise started - coming from back nearside seat area... stopped and checked it wasnt inside boot, or loose seat back etc.... still tapping, especially going over bumps etc.... a tap but not quite a bang or clunk.... did any of you get this as a prequal to finding the subframe hanging off? i dont feel any flapping about while driving....... - almost scared to look below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 hmm, today a tapping noise started - coming from back nearside seat area... stopped and checked it wasnt inside boot, or loose seat back etc.... still tapping, especially going over bumps etc.... a tap but not quite a bang or clunk.... did any of you get this as a prequal to finding the subframe hanging off? i dont feel any flapping about while driving....... - almost scared to look below We had some clunks from the back, but they were still there after the fix. Our tyre wear showed the back passenger tyre was worn badly on the inside. So maybe check the wear. Or jack it up and follow the guide attached on the OP. Failing that, just take it to BMW and insist they check for the subframe issue for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-blade- Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 We had some clunks from the back, but they were still there after the fix. Our tyre wear showed the back passenger tyre was worn badly on the inside. So maybe check the wear. Or jack it up and follow the guide attached on the OP. Failing that, just take it to BMW and insist they check for the subframe issue for free! Hi Sam, yeah - ill take it to somewhere with a ramp first so i can look myself before trying the dealer.... just wondered about the 1st symtoms.... id have imagined if the subframe collapses id know all about it driveability wise first off..... just strange this insessent tapping has started... what a bad 2nd post to have to make! - im off to post some nice things in other topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330ci DropTop Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 mate i used to have those clunks and tappings noises.. it ended up being the rear passengers side spring being broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 mate i used to have those clunks and tappings noises.. it ended up being the rear passengers side spring being broken. Ah, you've reminded me. We did have this same problem. Broken spring (about 2 inches). We got the it replaced for £75 from an indie, we just went with it as we were doing 1500 3 days later. They recommended doing both to level the car out. But it seemed ok without doing both. made a vibrating noise when pulling if i recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330ci DropTop Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 yes, i only got 1 replaced.. and the vibrating noise seems familuar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiesonmurray Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 i had the subframe problem, asked the main dealer calderton in inverness to check out the noise and they tried to sell me new trailing arm bushes, after forking out £65 for one anti roll bush the previous year i declind and got it up on a ramp to see myself! i was distraught when i saw that rip in the floorpan, i phoned calderton in inverness and they said they had never seen it before and just wern't intrested, wouldn't even return my calls so next time i was in aberdeen i went to john clark bmw and they openly addmitted that they had seen it before, the car was passed it's 7 year body warranty by 6 months, had a non main dealer ( but bmw specialist) service history, they said they had to apply to bmw head office they got back to me a week later and they did the job for me and i had to pay £200 towards it, took about 2 weeks, allthough i had to pay for the wheel allignment, they replaced the trailing arm bushes for free john clark bmw in aberdeen, the salesmen are complete wa****s but the service depatment have always been spot on, did not get a hire car but i had a spare car anyway, never even pushed for one, if i knew about this website and the other people who have had the same problem the i'd have tried to get it for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Mines went last winter, I ended up going to my mate who is great at welding, cost me abt £250 all in... Although I wish I went to the stealership now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Anyone know where i can get these weld in kits? Or ever what they look like, i might copy it myself and weld it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakes Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i had a look at the subframe this morning and i found a very small crack from the original spot welds.. pics attached.. i can fix this no probs with a small weld and repaint. i then checked the diff mounts, all looked good. i have a 99 318 and noticed its worse on the bigger engines. disappointed it needs a small weld, but glad its not bad. shakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 well mine has just split, had been hearing a clonk sound coming from the rear over the last week, checked all bushes then checked the subframe and its split on the passenger side, boody gutted, went to Bmw today and they said they have never heard of it lol, they had the car on there ramps and i had to show the warranty bloke where to look, and explained how common it is and its a design fault etc, so now i have to wait for a call to see what Bmw uk say and if there going to fix it fingers crossed I will keep you all updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBMW Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Any news m8 yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 well mine has just split, had been hearing a clonk sound coming from the rear over the last week, checked all bushes then checked the subframe and its split on the passenger side, boody gutted, went to Bmw today and they said they have never heard of it lol, they had the car on there ramps and i had to show the warranty bloke where to look, and explained how common it is and its a design fault etc, so now i have to wait for a call to see what Bmw uk say and if there going to fix it fingers crossed I will keep you all updated haha went through exactly the same thing! First the denial, then the dreaded waiting to hear from BMW UK...then all of a sudden the dealer knew about it. I even sent through the TIS report to the warranty manager at the dealer and he still said he had never seen this before. Dickhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
