Need fellow e92'ers help on sideview mirrors

CJie · 01-22-2008, 08:35 PM

Hi folks.

Do any of you know if your left sideview mirror flips up/down faster than the right sideview mirror when you press the button for storing the sideview mirrors? I.e. left side has finished moving, right side takes an extra 1 or 2 secs to finish, meaning they aren't synchronized.

I got into an accident not long ago, damaging my door and sideview mirror. Sent to dealership for replacement of both parts. Now that its back, I seem to notice this issue, when previously I did not realize this was the case. Not sure if I'm just thinking too much seeing as how its a new door and sideview mirror. The repair guy at the dealer says its normal. Question is, is it really?

Thanks.

Kb8jumpman · 01-22-2008, 08:44 PM

no i think its normal, thats how it is on my car as well

CJie · 01-22-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kb8jumpman

no i think its normal, thats how it is on my car as well

Really? Have you had it replaced before or anything of that sort?

I am almost 100% they used to be in sync and there was no delay at all. I've had other e92 owners tell me their sideview mirrors are in sync as well.

N54YO · 01-23-2008, 02:11 AM

Mine are in sync.

japac1 · 01-23-2008, 06:27 AM

If I recall, they move at about the same rate...

FaintReality · 01-23-2008, 08:51 AM

My passenger side is a couple seconds faster than the drivers side... not to say this is normal though since the folding function on my drivers side mirror doesn't work every so often

6weelbmw · 01-23-2008, 01:40 PM

Just checked mine...they move in synch.

/Lee

e92drivver · 01-23-2008, 02:18 PM

I never paid much attention to this until now. 2 seconds is a long time to lag behind the other mirror considering they fold in/out in less than 4 seconds.

Mine fold in/out completely in less than 4 seconds. My driver side is a fraction of a second slower than the passenger side.

If one miror is a second slower that seems normal. Two seconds or more slower sounds like a bad motor - or differnt motor speed since its a replacement. Two seconds is a long time if you clock it with a stopwatch.

TTG · 01-23-2008, 04:05 PM

I was just at a dealer and for no reason I wanted to see if the new car they had was in synch.....so I pushed the button..... One was 2-3 secs slower than the other..... So, I say your car is just fine.

MichTa73 · 01-23-2008, 04:10 PM

Mine were in sync at first, but no more

I thought I broke them because I played with them excessively when I first got the car.

Tag · 01-23-2008, 04:40 PM

Some are in sync and others are not. Mine are slightly off, but why do you care? They retract and back out which is all that matters.

Snowkone · 01-23-2008, 04:59 PM

Mine are fast, but aren't synced up either. It's been that way since day 1, and I've had no problems with it when I press the button. I'd say it's fine.

e92drivver · 01-24-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TTG

I was just at a dealer and for no reason I wanted to see if the new car they had was in synch.....so I pushed the button..... One was 2-3 secs slower than the other..... So, I say your car is just fine.

Did you measure that 2 - 3 seconds with a stopwatch or just guess? A 3 second lag on a less than 4 second fold out process means one side was twice as slow as the other. Guessed times are not going to help this guy if he goes to use them for comparison.

Its like the 0-60 threads that have guys using a butt dyno claiming they get 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Stating actual times measured by ones internal clock gives false impressions. Just want to put it in perspective as many in this thread are giving actual times and the OP may be using them to compare to his vehicle.

To me, a slight lag is normal. But twice as slow means the replacement motor the OP got must be a different speed than his original motors. It works so I wouldn't complain about it.

orionredwing · 01-24-2008, 07:19 PM

My folding mirrors are in sync. I use it very often, after I park my car in the garage.

AndreyATC · 01-24-2008, 09:36 PM

I tried to fold/unfold a few times and driver's mirror always finishes about second later either direction

EastCoast335i · 01-25-2008, 10:20 AM

same here...

left flips down a second faster than the right...
Im pretty sure its normal

dingobat · 01-25-2008, 11:08 AM

Definitely not in sync. Never noticed it until this morning (and after seeing this thread). Not much different, maybe a second.

Joonsup · 02-03-2008, 01:01 PM

then how come some e92 owners are saying that the mirrors fold in sync? are they just trippin or is it luck of the draw? i made an appt tomorrow morning to take my car into the dealer b/c i swear up till a couple days ago, my mirrors folded in sync. i'm not sure if i'm going crazy now.

exo-ak-dk · 02-03-2008, 01:19 PM

thats odd, never really adjusted mine....maybe they do the same but i have th e90 though

AlanQS · 02-03-2008, 01:19 PM

Mine's only 3 weeks old and the driver's mirror starts out at the same time as the passenger but always finished last in either direction.

Irony of course is that I have a right hand drive so it is the reverse of yours

gatorgrad · 02-03-2008, 04:08 PM

No difference in my mirrors. They both open and close in sync.

Joonsup · 02-03-2008, 10:38 PM

so i heard from a friend that over time gunk will build up from the rain, etc.. so they will not be in sync no more. that makes sense.

01-22-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
CJie Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S'pore iTrader: (0)	Need fellow e92'ers help on sideview mirrors Hi folks. Do any of you know if your left sideview mirror flips up/down faster than the right sideview mirror when you press the button for storing the sideview mirrors? I.e. left side has finished moving, right side takes an extra 1 or 2 secs to finish, meaning they aren't synchronized. I got into an accident not long ago, damaging my door and sideview mirror. Sent to dealership for replacement of both parts. Now that its back, I seem to notice this issue, when previously I did not realize this was the case. Not sure if I'm just thinking too much seeing as how its a new door and sideview mirror. The repair guy at the dealer says its normal. Question is, is it really? Thanks.
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01-22-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
Kb8jumpman Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i E92 [0.00]	no i think its normal, thats how it is on my car as well __________________ 08 E92 328i Crimson red / Coral Red / Aluminum Trim/ 6MT, Navi w/ I-drive, premium, comfort access, 6FL ipod kit. Blacked out vinyl window trim Ordered: 8/18 Delivered: 10/12
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01-23-2008, 02:11 AM	#4
N54YO Lieutenant 60 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 335/2005 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Leandro, CA iTrader: (1)	Mine are in sync. __________________ 2008 BMW E92 335i Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red/Grey Poplar Sport/Navi/Premium/Comfort/iPod/6-Speed Manual
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japac1 Major 21 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	If I recall, they move at about the same rate... __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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01-23-2008, 08:51 AM	#6
FaintReality NoUSE4aName 18 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	My passenger side is a couple seconds faster than the drivers side... not to say this is normal though since the folding function on my drivers side mirror doesn't work every so often
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01-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#7
6weelbmw Live it or live with it! 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E92 328i & R1150GS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA iTrader: (0)	Just checked mine...they move in synch. /Lee __________________ Lee Hetrick Harrisburg, PA 2007 E92 328i 2004 BMW R1150GSP (the other two weelz)
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01-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
e92drivver Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I never paid much attention to this until now. 2 seconds is a long time to lag behind the other mirror considering they fold in/out in less than 4 seconds. Mine fold in/out completely in less than 4 seconds. My driver side is a fraction of a second slower than the passenger side. If one miror is a second slower that seems normal. Two seconds or more slower sounds like a bad motor - or differnt motor speed since its a replacement. Two seconds is a long time if you clock it with a stopwatch.
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01-23-2008, 04:05 PM	#9
TTG ... 936 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	I was just at a dealer and for no reason I wanted to see if the new car they had was in synch.....so I pushed the button..... One was 2-3 secs slower than the other..... So, I say your car is just fine. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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01-23-2008, 04:10 PM	#10
MichTa73 Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328xi [0.00]	Mine were in sync at first, but no more I thought I broke them because I played with them excessively when I first got the car. __________________ 2010 335i Cv \| Le Mans Blue \| Black/Gray Poplar AT \| M Sport \| ZPP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC
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01-23-2008, 04:40 PM	#11
Tag this is the way 18155 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Some are in sync and others are not. Mine are slightly off, but why do you care? They retract and back out which is all that matters.
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01-23-2008, 04:59 PM	#12
Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Mine are fast, but aren't synced up either. It's been that way since day 1, and I've had no problems with it when I press the button. I'd say it's fine. __________________ 2007 SL55 AMG 2007 E92 335i (Sold)
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01-24-2008, 07:19 PM	#14
orionredwing Captain 106 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	My folding mirrors are in sync. I use it very often, after I park my car in the garage. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
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AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	I tried to fold/unfold a few times and driver's mirror always finishes about second later either direction
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01-25-2008, 10:20 AM	#16
EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	same here... left flips down a second faster than the right... Im pretty sure its normal
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01-25-2008, 11:08 AM	#17
dingobat Jester 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Definitely not in sync. Never noticed it until this morning (and after seeing this thread). Not much different, maybe a second.
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	then how come some e92 owners are saying that the mirrors fold in sync? are they just trippin or is it luck of the draw? i made an appt tomorrow morning to take my car into the dealer b/c i swear up till a couple days ago, my mirrors folded in sync. i'm not sure if i'm going crazy now.
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exo-ak-dk Black Magic Wheels - BMW 36 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	thats odd, never really adjusted mine....maybe they do the same but i have th e90 though
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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	Mine's only 3 weeks old and the driver's mirror starts out at the same time as the passenger but always finished last in either direction. Irony of course is that I have a right hand drive so it is the reverse of yours
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02-03-2008, 04:08 PM	#21
gatorgrad New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 328i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	No difference in my mirrors. They both open and close in sync.
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02-03-2008, 10:38 PM	#22
Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	so i heard from a friend that over time gunk will build up from the rain, etc.. so they will not be in sync no more. that makes sense.
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