Very nit-picky observation on folding side mirrors: anyone else?

masmole · 08-18-2008, 10:51 AM

Noticed that when I hit the button to fold the side mirrors, the driver's side folds faster than the passenger's side mirror, and its respective motor also makes a different noise. They start folding or unfolding at the same time, but the driver's side finishes the process faster, completely out of sync with the passenger's side. Just an observation because I'm bored, that's all.

Anybody else?

Obviously, this is no cause for concern and I won't even bring it up to the dealer during the next service (I'm not THAT anal), but just wanted to see if this is the same for everyone's car or is it just a random manufacturing variance or whatever.

rzm3 · 08-18-2008, 10:53 AM

Yes yes yes

Reincarnated · 08-18-2008, 11:57 AM

I thought I noticed that when I was folding/unfolding them. Don't see why they shouldn't be identical.

valeram · 08-18-2008, 01:10 PM

I also noticed that when I am cruising along some people will turn their head to have a look at my car and some will just mind their own business. The people who will take a look will turn their head at different speed. :-) Sorry but I couldn't help it. I am also bored.

Zirenz2006 · 08-18-2008, 01:18 PM

The difference in speed of the two mirrors happens in my 335i. Glad to see I'm not the only person to notice that.

Davinhci · 08-18-2008, 02:41 PM

yes

KKSigs · 08-18-2008, 09:04 PM

yup

MDCTFTW · 08-18-2008, 09:21 PM

Happens on mine too.

ersin · 08-19-2008, 02:46 PM

This has been brought up before. It's not a deal stopper but I think that's pretty cheesy for a $70K car.

J08M3 · 08-19-2008, 02:55 PM

This is nothing compared to the "APPEAP" found on some, including mine haha. That must be the German translation.

aggie57 · 08-19-2008, 04:34 PM

our X3 is the same. Oh wait - maybe that's because we have to walk around the car....

masmole · 08-19-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie57

our X3 is the same. Oh wait - maybe that's because we have to walk around the car....

lol!

corrupt23jj · 01-05-2010, 12:08 AM

I get this...except the passenger's side mirror folds/unfolds faster than the driver's side. Checked it on an '08 328i E90 and it's the same thing.

quality_sound · 01-05-2010, 01:23 AM

No two electronic motors will EVER move at the same rate. As long as each mirror has it's own motor they'll move at different speeds.

///FCB · 01-05-2010, 05:30 AM

mine fold completely out of order...once the first one is folded, it takes around 8 seconds for the second to fold...but of course I unfortunately have to fold them manually...

so I guess your little sync issue is nothing to worry about

Donbona · 01-05-2010, 05:46 AM

I wish I could complain but I dont have folding mirrors... I bought my car used (10 months old) and the asshole who ordered it did so with every extra option apart from the folding mirrors.... What a moron!

MMMorish · 01-05-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

No two electronic motors will EVER move at the same rate. As long as each mirror has it's own motor they'll move at different speeds.

Tell that to Mercedes Benz. Both my parents, sisters, and brother in laws drive Benz's (I've always been the black sheep) and their mirrors move in sync

quality_sound · 01-05-2010, 09:05 AM

How do you KNOW? You can't watch both at the same time. I guarantee you they move at different speeds. Look at your power windows. Or power antennas.

alpineweissM3 · 01-05-2010, 09:35 AM

The 335's mirrors are faster and in-sinc.

e46e92love · 01-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Its not an //M thing, its a e9x thing, the 335is do it as well, and I assume the same for entire e9x line-up.

I just call it a little endearing "quirk" of the cars

Cheers,
e46e92

kmarei · 01-05-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alpineweissM3

The 335's mirrors are faster and in-sinc.

so now we have a 335 Vs M3 thread but about mirrors???

alpineweissM3 · 01-05-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

so now we have a 335 Vs M3 thread but about mirrors???

I figured since the "which car is faster" thing has been beat to death, let's compare teh speed of the mirrors now!

08-18-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
masmole Captain 266 Rep 770 Posts Drives: blue, gray, brown cars Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Very nit-picky observation on folding side mirrors: anyone else? Noticed that when I hit the button to fold the side mirrors, the driver's side folds faster than the passenger's side mirror, and its respective motor also makes a different noise. They start folding or unfolding at the same time, but the driver's side finishes the process faster, completely out of sync with the passenger's side. Just an observation because I'm bored, that's all. Anybody else? Obviously, this is no cause for concern and I won't even bring it up to the dealer during the next service (I'm not THAT anal), but just wanted to see if this is the same for everyone's car or is it just a random manufacturing variance or whatever. __________________ 2021 A6 Allroad, 2020 SQ7, 2019 M5 Comp, 2011 GT3 past: A4, S4, X5 4.8is, SLK55, E60 M5, RS4, ML63, E92 M3, Q5, Touareg TDI, Escalade, SQ5, RS7, Velar FE, Q7
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Reincarnated Private First Class 34 Rep 194 Posts Drives: new Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	I thought I noticed that when I was folding/unfolding them. Don't see why they shouldn't be identical.
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valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	I also noticed that when I am cruising along some people will turn their head to have a look at my car and some will just mind their own business. The people who will take a look will turn their head at different speed. :-) Sorry but I couldn't help it. I am also bored.
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1542 Rep 4,558 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	The difference in speed of the two mirrors happens in my 335i. Glad to see I'm not the only person to notice that.
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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	This has been brought up before. It's not a deal stopper but I think that's pretty cheesy for a $70K car. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	This is nothing compared to the "APPEAP" found on some, including mine haha. That must be the German translation. __________________
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aggie57 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2.0d X3, 2009 997 Carrera S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	our X3 is the same. Oh wait - maybe that's because we have to walk around the car....
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corrupt23jj Private First Class 3 Rep 136 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Porn Valley iTrader: (0)	I get this...except the passenger's side mirror folds/unfolds faster than the driver's side. Checked it on an '08 328i E90 and it's the same thing. __________________
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	No two electronic motors will EVER move at the same rate. As long as each mirror has it's own motor they'll move at different speeds.
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///FCB First Lieutenant 26 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2012 GTR Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: EU iTrader: (1)	mine fold completely out of order...once the first one is folded, it takes around 8 seconds for the second to fold...but of course I unfortunately have to fold them manually... so I guess your little sync issue is nothing to worry about
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	I wish I could complain but I dont have folding mirrors... I bought my car used (10 months old) and the asshole who ordered it did so with every extra option apart from the folding mirrors.... What a moron! __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	How do you KNOW? You can't watch both at the same time. I guarantee you they move at different speeds. Look at your power windows. Or power antennas.
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01-05-2010, 09:35 AM	#19
alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	The 335's mirrors are faster and in-sinc.
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e46e92love Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Its not an //M thing, its a e9x thing, the 335is do it as well, and I assume the same for entire e9x line-up. I just call it a little endearing "quirk" of the cars Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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