[pea88]

Hey all! i just traded in my 2009 g37x for this 2011 328i e92 with 49k on it..it is still under CPO and has a slight wine\whirle when i drive it in the lower rpms. from what i ave read i believe it might be power steering pump or altenator? anyway it is so solid and i love it so far just having trouble finding a comfortable seating position...any suggestions or anything i should look out for?

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[pmmcbl]

Do you have lumbar support?

I always start with the seat at its lowest setting and as far back as possible.
Then move forward until your legs are comfortable. At this stage don't adjust the steering yet. Move the back of the seat and start adjusting the hight.
You should slowly get into a position you will feel comfy. Now you can move the steering to reach you.
Ensure your arms are not stretched and should have a little curve.

[Nitrousbird]

Why did you choose to take a jump back in performance?

I'm guessing you don't have the sport package either, which explains the uncomfortable seats.

[pea88]

Originally Posted by pmmcbl

Do you have lumbar support?

I always start with the seat at its lowest setting and as far back as possible.
Then move forward until your legs are comfortable. At this stage don't adjust the steering yet. Move the back of the seat and start adjusting the hight.
You should slowly get into a position you will feel comfy. Now you can move the steering to reach you.
Ensure your arms are not stretched and should have a little curve.

ok ill try that. thanks. any idea on the whine?

[pea88]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Why did you choose to take a jump back in performance?

I'm guessing you don't have the sport package either, which explains the uncomfortable seats.

im not sure what package i have it has alot of adjustments on the seat this is my 1st bmw and yes i took a hit on performance but i dont care the car feels alot better then my G.. and the seat can move the sides that squeeze me the head rest up down etc..

[Nitrousbird]

Originally Posted by pea88

im not sure what package i have it has alot of adjustments on the seat this is my 1st bmw and yes i took a hit on performance but i dont care the car feels alot better then my G.. and the seat can move the sides that squeeze me the head rest up down etc..

Post a picture - it's pretty easy to see the difference. If it has the adjustable thigh support extension it is a sports seat, if not you have the crappy non-sport seats than no one wants.

[pea88]

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Post a picture - it's pretty easy to see the difference. If it has the adjustable thigh support extension it is a sports seat, if not you have the crappy non-sport seats than no one wants.

i have the sport seats.

[pea88]

any idea on the whine noise?

[dannyhavok]

I like the non sport seats :/ Maybe my legs are too short to require additional thigh support.

My '11 328xi whines a little too, i assumed it was the xDrive system. It's pretty quiet, and the car is CPO so I figure it's not anything to worry about.

[MuffinMan910]

Originally Posted by pea88

any idea on the whine noise?

Doubt it's steering pump if rpms are a factor. Could be weather related? I'm not sure what the temps are there but I have a whine at low rpms all winter. Goes away when weather warms up

She looks great by the way! And welcome!

[humbertob]

Any codes ? do you pinpoint where the noise is coming from exactly ?

[Sidewinderpb]

Welcome and congrats! Two years and I've still not found a comfortable seating position =]
Whine - perhaps belt and tensioner? Just had mine replaced for that.

[pea88]

Originally Posted by MuffinMan910

Doubt it's steering pump if rpms are a factor. Could be weather related? I'm not sure what the temps are there but I have a whine at low rpms all winter. Goes away when weather warms up

She looks great by the way! And welcome!

thanks! it is going to bmw on wed.. so i shall see what is up. they say its under CPO and they will give me a curtosy car is that all free of charge?

Originally Posted by humbertob

Any codes ? do you pinpoint where the noise is coming from exactly ?

just in the cabin and no codes..

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Welcome and congrats! Two years and I've still not found a comfortable seating position =]
Whine - perhaps belt and tensioner? Just had mine replaced for that.

yeah im getting used to it. and thanks! ill mention it when i go.