Hey everyone, I remember a window mod that someone did long ago... Basically it lowered the front windows about 1 inch whenever the doors were opened... this was to let the window tuck up into the trim, as it tends to hang on the outiside if the door is closed with the window all the way up.
Does anyone know where I can find info on that modification? I put in a new window seal and this would be very nice to have.
e24 window mod, still around?
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Re: e24 window mod, still around?
Here's a couple of past discussions on Auto-Drop/Lift & Auto-Trap functionality. The e31 & e36 cabrio's are the earliest BMW chassis fitted with the system that I'm aware of.
UKDaveJ Post from 2006...
viewtopic.php?t=2346
Michaelmauricio Post from 2015...
viewtopic.php?t=25402
One possible custom module solution video from 2016 by indiestereographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87V_1eM_6aU
UKDaveJ Post from 2006...
viewtopic.php?t=2346
Michaelmauricio Post from 2015...
viewtopic.php?t=25402
One possible custom module solution video from 2016 by indiestereographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87V_1eM_6aU
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Ooooh. That does sound interesting. Following
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Re: e24 window mod, still around?
DLvad,
thanks for the references... I really do remember someone long ago on another board successfully doing this mod. I cant remember the name of the board and I think that BMW board is lost to history at this point.
I do not think I am savvy enough to come up with a solution on my own... I just know it would be quite nice to have. I always push on the top of the glass when closing the door from the outside and roll them down a bit before closing from the inside.
Perhaps I can adjust the angle of the glass to cause it slip into place better.
thanks for the references... I really do remember someone long ago on another board successfully doing this mod. I cant remember the name of the board and I think that BMW board is lost to history at this point.
I do not think I am savvy enough to come up with a solution on my own... I just know it would be quite nice to have. I always push on the top of the glass when closing the door from the outside and roll them down a bit before closing from the inside.
Perhaps I can adjust the angle of the glass to cause it slip into place better.