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Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by MountainMan, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. MountainMan

    MountainMan Rookie

    Sep 11, 2005
    35
    Denver, CO
    #1 MountainMan, Jun 16, 2012
    A few times while backing over the curb on my driveway I've heard a metallic "pop!" from what seems like the roof or trunk area (behind me). It occurs right at the moment when the car would flex as the right rear wheel goe over the curb. It only seems to happen with the roof up. Is this normal? Roof works fine, no wind noise or anything. Car is due for its first service so I'll ask Ferrari of Denver when I take it in...just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced thsi.
     
  2. letsgo

    letsgo Karting

    Oct 9, 2011
    162
    California
    #2 letsgo, Jun 16, 2012
    Last edited: Jun 16, 2012
    Known problem. Roof needs realignment. See some of my previous posts. The post contains a copy of my work order which you can present to your dealer. Wonderful car with some minor adjustments needed from time to time. Also the first gen chassis is a little more compliant and so the car does flex. The Cali 30 apparently eliminates this. I'll let you know in a few months.
     
  3. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
    6,678
    Silicon Valley
    #3 Need4Spd, Jun 16, 2012
    I think there is a service bulletin on that. Last time my car went in for service they said something about adjusting the roof mech per a recent bulletin.
     
  4. Nautilus1

    Nautilus1 Karting

    Apr 24, 2011
    224
    NYC
    #4 Nautilus1, Jun 17, 2012
    Starting to have same issues all over again....slight rattle, roof failure raising the roof last nightbwhere the right window didn't line up. I really don't know why this keeps happening. I was able to get it to work again. My hope is to get through the rest of the summer as is and deal with it in the fall.
     
  5. MountainMan

    MountainMan Rookie

    Sep 11, 2005
    35
    Denver, CO
    #5 MountainMan, Jun 17, 2012
    Personally I could live with the occasional "pop" from the roof backing out the driveway. But will it progress to more significant problems if I don't get the TSB realignment done? I put the top up/down once a day (driving almost daily thus far).
     
  6. ELP_JC

    ELP_JC Formula 3

    Dec 13, 2008
    1,264
    #6 ELP_JC, Jun 18, 2012
    Can somebody shed some light on this TSB? I wasn't aware of it. Want to know if it covers 2010s, and which VINs. By the way, some creaking when twisting the car is always going to be normal. I have to tackle a steep driveway sideways (no way car would clear at a straight angle), and car always creaks in protest. If car is built well, it shouldn't affect anything. Crossing fingers that's the case :D.
     
  7. clockem

    clockem Formula 3

    May 18, 2009
    1,141
    Chicago
    Full Name:
    Gary
    #7 clockem, Jun 18, 2012
    I just got my 2012 Cali and same sound when I hit bumps. Going back to dealer this weekend for repairs.
     
  8. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

    Dec 20, 2011
    3,143
    #8 Surfah, Jun 18, 2012
    I have not experienced this issue on my 2010 but I lower the roof in the garage before I reverse. I will listen for it next time I drive with roof up.
     
  9. GNALUZU

    GNALUZU Formula Junior

    Mar 23, 2004
    703
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Full Name:
    Adam
    #9 GNALUZU, Jun 19, 2012
    I just started to notice the same thing over this past weekend. Slight rattle and the popping sound. Will have it addressed the next time the car goes in for service.
     
  10. hotbmwm3

    hotbmwm3 Formula Junior

    Jan 11, 2006
    554
    Melbourne and London
    Full Name:
    Owner -09 California
    #10 hotbmwm3, Jun 20, 2012
    Greypaul Nottingham fixed my roof last service

    It was perfect for 48 hours

    Pops and rattle came back again unfortunately

    But at least the beeping noise hasn't returned

    Webasto make the roof

    It's been a problem for many on here

    There is also a clunk from the handbrake cable that is a known noise, I have that and reported it last service

    Grey Paul nottingham didn't attempt to fix that, they said they couldn't hear it :)

    Sometimes I wonder why owners on here know more about service bulletins than the service staff at the dealers

    But I still love the car :)
     
  11. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
    6,678
    Silicon Valley
    #11 Need4Spd, Jun 22, 2012
    I looked at the service invoice and the relevant part of it said:

    I'm guessing RHT means roof hard top. I have no idea what the actual check consisted of.
     

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