Doors fly open, slam shut...

Tag · 09-16-2007, 03:00 PM

OK, I know I'm not the only one who's complained about this. The doors on my car seem to swing open way too easily and slam shut just as effortlessly. Over the past couple of days people getting in and out of my car have flung them open and slammed them shut so hard my ears popped a couple of times.

I know it's not them; the door just fly in either direction with very little effort. Is there anything I can do to the hinges or anything else to make them a bit more controllable?

TIA

kpcoupe · 09-16-2007, 03:06 PM

it happens to me too, my friends make it seem llike they are slamming the door, but in reality they aren't. I think its best just to tell them to go easy. I haven't found a good way to fix it tho.

cn555ic · 09-16-2007, 03:21 PM

put some sand in the hinges

Park2670 · 09-16-2007, 03:26 PM

My car does the same thing... Seems like my friends are always slamming the doors

Year's_End · 09-16-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

put some sand in the hinges

lmao

BMWCali · 09-16-2007, 05:18 PM

No problems here. (But I've got a 330i)

Mike UK · 09-16-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

My car does the same thing... Seems like my friends are always slamming the doors

They are just jealous of your car!

myfirstbmw335i · 09-16-2007, 10:47 PM

Friends SLAM our BMW doors because they have developed door-slam-syndrome from owning American products.

Show me a Mustang or Camaro and I'll show you a door that needs to be slammed within 6 months of the car being new....

e92phreak · 09-16-2007, 11:21 PM

This happens with the coupe. The sedans don't have the problem, unless the hinge is broken.

Park2670 · 09-16-2007, 11:22 PM

It happens with my sedan, friends slam the doors all the time. they just arent used to a door closing so easily.

karliejai · 09-17-2007, 02:57 AM

my girlfriend rides in my car everyday and she still does it everyday... im like wtf?!

Tag · 09-17-2007, 11:06 AM

I can't seem to find anything on how to make the doors stop from flying around!

I miss my e46, it took effort if you wanted to slam or swing the doors and they felt like a vault was being closed. These new doors feel more like a Japanese car and less like a German one.

Revlis · 09-17-2007, 11:17 AM

Well I know that especially int he coupes, the doors are pretty damn heavy. So, folks used to heavy doors on American trucks and such aren't used to how easy they move.

I just tell people to "please do not slam the doors." Cause it's easy to do.

Leesi · 09-17-2007, 11:46 AM

I think it's not the door. My friends here never slam my door but they touch the window so their finger prints are all over the place... That's WTF, too

gbonc335i · 09-17-2007, 11:51 AM

The "slams" are worse when the windows are down.

Tag · 09-17-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gbonc335i

The "slams" are worse when the windows are down.

+1

Ruff Rider · 09-17-2007, 12:35 PM

I solved the problem. I have a paper they must read and sign before riding in the car.
1. open door with door handle only
2. lift your feet when getting in or out to not scrap the door sill
3. out of the car closing the door only use your palm. No finger prints.

They sign it and off we go.

Bimmer335i · 09-17-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tag824

+1

+2 Hated the sound when the door is closed with window rolled down.

achien · 09-17-2007, 12:40 PM

Better yet, open the door for them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruff Rider

I solved the problem. I have a paper they must read and sign before riding in the car.
1. open door with door handle only
2. lift your feet when getting in or out to not scrap the door sill
3. out of the car closing the door only use your palm. No finger prints.

They sign it and off we go.

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kpcoupe Captain 38 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	it happens to me too, my friends make it seem llike they are slamming the door, but in reality they aren't. I think its best just to tell them to go easy. I haven't found a good way to fix it tho. __________________
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	put some sand in the hinges
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	My car does the same thing... Seems like my friends are always slamming the doors __________________
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BMWCali Expect the Unusual 259 Rep 1,344 Posts Drives: 2018 X6M Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (1)	No problems here. (But I've got a 330i)
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myfirstbmw335i myfirstbmw335i 17 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 335i 6-Speed, NAV, Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Friends SLAM our BMW doors because they have developed door-slam-syndrome from owning American products. Show me a Mustang or Camaro and I'll show you a door that needs to be slammed within 6 months of the car being new.... __________________ 2007 335i 6-SPD Sport, Jet Black, Coral Red, Premium, NAV, Cold Weather, Park Distance & Comfort Access, Active Autowerke, Clear Reflectors IFORGED Essen, Flat Black w/Polished Lip, General Exclaim UHP 19 x 10 275/30/19 (ZERO RUBBING) and 19 x 8 235/35/19, H&R Sport Springs
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	It happens with my sedan, friends slam the doors all the time. they just arent used to a door closing so easily. __________________
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Tag this is the way 18155 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I can't seem to find anything on how to make the doors stop from flying around! I miss my e46, it took effort if you wanted to slam or swing the doors and they felt like a vault was being closed. These new doors feel more like a Japanese car and less like a German one.
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Leesi Good Student Driver 11 Rep 589 Posts Drives: Black BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	I think it's not the door. My friends here never slam my door but they touch the window so their finger prints are all over the place... That's WTF, too __________________ Right E92 sideskirt for sale $50 Jet Black color with minor scratches PM ME!
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