Chasis flex/Sunroof Creak

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Jan 3, 2006 | 02:36 PM

#76

COR BLMY

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From: Concord, California

Here is an option

Take a look at this ... If it's flex this would cure it

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Oct 22, 2008 | 12:57 AM

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mini_macky

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finally i find a topic about the sunroof creaking under chassis flex. whew!

my sunroof creaks when i'm taking an inclined driveway/hump going to the left (passenger side wheel of a LHD Mini hitting the incline first)

BUT...

...when i take the incline the other way, it doesn't creak that much/loudly. what gives?

Oct 22, 2008 | 07:01 AM

#78

AutoXCooper.com

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Might want to add the TSW X Brace to your MINI to help with the flex.

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM

#79

Mr. Incredible

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Quote:

Originally Posted by npartist

I have notice thought that i have two distinct depressions on each side of the roof beside where the two sunroof glass pieces meet (ie about 3/4 toward the back of the car). They are hard to notice by looking but running your hand along the roof (the part on either side of the sunroof) you can easily feel them.

I call it a mini quirk...

I've noticed this as well! Before I saw this, I was wondering if maybe my car was in a wreck before I bought it!

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:48 AM

#80

sikamini

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From: Houston

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKSUV

From my educated guess: The moonroof casette is not that stable and from my research, there have been several windshields and moonroofs exploding due to the tempered glass. Mine was the first in a Mini, though.

I couldn't tell, is yours a dual panel? What year MINI is it?

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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AKIndiMini

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From: Kodiak, AK

Mine started developing a really loud sunroof POP just as it was getting closer to the end of the warranty period. When the car was in for its last visit, I had the service guys look into it. Initially, they tried all the other 'fixes' (insulating strips and such) - none of these worked. They ended up replacing the entire sunroof assembly!

There's no more squeaks, pops, or other unusual noises from my sunroof now.

I am a bit paranoid that my roof will develop leaks now, though... Wasn't terribly impressed with the other work they did to my car while it was in...