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jopecasa 10-12-2017 02:52 PM
New Door and frame seals perhaps will solve this metal thin sound?

:dunno:

ChiefRider 10-12-2017 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1117976)
Just the way it is. I think the window is tapered slightly to make it slide easier in the channels. The window is relatively loose and wobbles but apparently that motion slaps against the motivation hardware and makes for some really horrible sounds


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So I have been assuming I have a broken black clip on my drivers window- The rattle when the window is open has me closing this thing like I'm trying to sneak in the house without waking anyone up! This is normal??

andrewwynn 10-12-2017 08:40 PM
All my windows do this. I try to keep windows up before exiting to avoid


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Crowz 10-12-2017 08:58 PM
That's pretty weird. Mine has 211,000 miles on it and the doors are pretty silent closing them. When I checked the mail today going to town I left the drivers window down to see if I noticed anything and it was pretty much silent rattle wise. I mean it booms when closing but its a large door but nothing rattled.

von540i 10-12-2017 11:44 PM
Mine sounds tearable when down... I think it's the regulator and how it is supported. I've made it a habit to always have the windows up when closing the doors. Not BMWs best product. My e28 on the other hand is built much better!

blakamin 10-13-2017 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Qsilver7 (Post 1117975)

The pics below are the location of one of these vents mentioned above in my e38's & e39's battery compartment...the e53 should have these vents behind the interior trim, too:
I love shutting the E38 doors and watching the sunroof pop up a fraction.
That thing is airtight!

I've got the hang of only shutting my doors when the windows are up at least 95% now. It's not really a rattle, just a "cheap" noise... Like... I dunno... a commodore (pontiac to you guys). :rofl:

X53Jay4.8is 10-13-2017 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA (Post 1117931)
This thread is to address why front doors sound so flimsy
when the window is rolled down.l
am referencing when the door is closed with window down.
With the windows rolled up, it's a solid feeling door.
Why is when the window down it rattles so much?

I have replaced both doors with the upgraded slider rails.
Also, replaced the black window holder thing.

Door sounds cheap with window down, why is that?
Just some of the cost cutting measures that BMW decided to take on the E53 vs previous BMWs such as E38, E39, E46.

X53Jay4.8is 10-13-2017 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by blakamin (Post 1118042)
I love shutting the E38 doors and watching the sunroof pop up a fraction.
That thing is airtight!

I've got the hang of only shutting my doors when the windows are up at least 95% now. It's not really a rattle, just a "cheap" noise... Like... I dunno... a commodore (pontiac to you guys). :rofl:
The E38 is modern German Tank!!!

andrewwynn 10-13-2017 05:50 PM
I think more likely an oversight than being overly cheap. The glass becomes structural when closed


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blakamin 10-13-2017 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is (Post 1118080)
The E38 is modern German Tank!!!
Sure is. I'll miss her when she goes. :(


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