Need some help, wear on E88 top

litebulb · 08-23-2018, 12:52 PM

Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help ID the part number for this trim (I tried and I just can't find it, thx).

For other E88 owners, I would add this to your regular checks.

The photos shows that the metal clips from the trim is worn through and is now making contact with the soft top when it closes and opens.

olds350 · 08-23-2018, 03:13 PM

I see your sig shows you have an '09. From what I've read, there were issues with the earlier e88s and there was a redesign for the top on the later cars, '11+ I think. I've not seen that issue on my '12. Not sure what to recommend for a fix. Have you searched for any TSBs? Maybe someone else can chime in.

litebulb · 08-30-2018, 08:30 PM

Part number is 51767166397 if anyone else runs into this issue

litebulb · 08-31-2018, 01:49 AM

Brought it to my indy tonight. He was able to remove a couple of shims and now the soft top hardly rubs. For other E88, comfort access open/close your top and see if you need to make this proactive adjustment. Cheers

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litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	Need some help, wear on E88 top Hi guys, I'm hoping someone can help ID the part number for this trim (I tried and I just can't find it, thx). For other E88 owners, I would add this to your regular checks. The photos shows that the metal clips from the trim is worn through and is now making contact with the soft top when it closes and opens. __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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olds350 Needs a long road trip... 348 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I see your sig shows you have an '09. From what I've read, there were issues with the earlier e88s and there was a redesign for the top on the later cars, '11+ I think. I've not seen that issue on my '12. Not sure what to recommend for a fix. Have you searched for any TSBs? Maybe someone else can chime in.
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litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	Part number is 51767166397 if anyone else runs into this issue __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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08-31-2018, 01:49 AM	#4
litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	Brought it to my indy tonight. He was able to remove a couple of shims and now the soft top hardly rubs. For other E88, comfort access open/close your top and see if you need to make this proactive adjustment. Cheers __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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