E92 Windows

jaserion · 01-25-2008, 06:02 PM

anyone knows why e92 windows automatically scroll down everytime you open the doors and then scroll back up when the doors are closed. what's the purpose?

disclaimer: search yielded nothing. and it's not in the damn manual.

Blueline · 01-25-2008, 06:03 PM

It allows the glass to pass by the doorframe. My 911 does it too.

jaserion · 01-25-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueline

It allows the glass to pass by the doorframe. My 911 does it too.

can you still close the doors if the windows are broken and stuck?

FirstClass · 01-25-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueline

It allows the glass to pass by the doorframe. My 911 does it too.

It'll pass by the frame without moving down but won't seat properly on the gasket I believe. So the lower is to prepare for the raise when it closes which seals the window. Still doesn't stop them from breaking at 100+ and making all kinds of wind noise.

Martinmaxx · 01-25-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Still doesn't stop them from breaking at 100+ and making all kinds of wind noise.

+1

jaserion · 01-25-2008, 06:13 PM

so it serves no purpose and unnecessary. another potential problem down road to spend money, but it's quite fancy.

>_<

Dan335i · 01-25-2008, 06:15 PM

I get almost no wind noise in my 335 coupe.Excellent seal.

KillDork · 01-25-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

so it serves no purpose and unnecessary. another potential problem down road to spend money, but it's quite fancy.

>_<

The E46 coupe did this also. I'd guess there is a point to it.
Germans don't fess about if there's no need.

jaserion · 01-25-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KillDork

The E46 coupe did this also. I'd guess there is a point to it.Germans don't fess about if there's no need.

and what is that point?

FirstClass · 01-25-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

and what is that point?

See my post. (Number 4)

jngjng72 · 01-25-2008, 08:00 PM

The doors are frameless, so the windows roll down a little and then back up to provide a better seal. This has been a function in all the coupes since the E36 coupes back in 1992. I have had a 92 coupe, and a 2001 coupe and neither have ever had a problem with the windows breaking due to this function. The windows have been subjected to snow and freezing rain and they still roll down. The only time they failed was when the battery died.

asendoh7 · 01-25-2008, 08:04 PM

It does the samething on CLKs. Might provide some sort of protection on the window itself when you close it.
Might be wrong.

OverDrive · 01-25-2008, 08:09 PM

I took my car for a wash today, and the driver's side window was leaking!!!

choopy · 01-25-2008, 08:17 PM

I must say it is REally annoying when the seal isnt very tight, and lets air hrough, the sound of the wind gets to me, everytime.

wrickem · 01-25-2008, 08:26 PM

On my old 633csi, I WISH they slid down and resealed. Those windows used to GROW in the cold and hit the drip rail on the roof when you closed the door. I think this is the best invention ever for frameless doors. My Boxster does the same thing, but it's like lightning fast...10x faster than BMWs

Couch · 01-25-2008, 08:58 PM

There are a million cars that have in the past and currently do this. Not just bimmers.

fragadellic · 01-26-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jaserion

can you still close the doors if the windows are broken and stuck?

Yes, the windows just push past the rubber molding. Not as slick as them rolling down 0.25" but they still close fine.

01-25-2008, 06:02 PM	#1
jaserion Captain 120 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	E92 Windows anyone knows why e92 windows automatically scroll down everytime you open the doors and then scroll back up when the doors are closed. what's the purpose? disclaimer: search yielded nothing. and it's not in the damn manual.
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Blueline New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 01 996 TT, 08 VW GTI, want e90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	It allows the glass to pass by the doorframe. My 911 does it too.
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jaserion Captain 120 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	so it serves no purpose and unnecessary. another potential problem down road to spend money, but it's quite fancy. >_<
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	I get almost no wind noise in my 335 coupe.Excellent seal.
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jngjng72 Private First Class 16 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (0)	The doors are frameless, so the windows roll down a little and then back up to provide a better seal. This has been a function in all the coupes since the E36 coupes back in 1992. I have had a 92 coupe, and a 2001 coupe and neither have ever had a problem with the windows breaking due to this function. The windows have been subjected to snow and freezing rain and they still roll down. The only time they failed was when the battery died. __________________ 2007 E93 335i Alpine White Auto/CPP/ZPP/ZSP 2012 CT200H 2009 X5 Workhorse/Kidmobile
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asendoh7 Private First Class 2 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 08 Cayman S (335i totalled) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	It does the samething on CLKs. Might provide some sort of protection on the window itself when you close it. Might be wrong.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	On my old 633csi, I WISH they slid down and resealed. Those windows used to GROW in the cold and hit the drip rail on the roof when you closed the door. I think this is the best invention ever for frameless doors. My Boxster does the same thing, but it's like lightning fast...10x faster than BMWs __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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