My Marriage is coming between me and my BMW

grahamstine · 06-17-2007, 11:37 AM

Married men and fellow jewelry wearers,

Just recently I got married and started wearing my band. Have you guys/gals noticed that the plastic shreads off in the door handle area when you open and close your door? Has anybody found a way to combat this. Right now my options are to: 1) not wear my ring, 2) get a divorce, or 3) deal with it. Has anybody had this problem? Please let me know. (Don't worry, just kidding about 1, 2, for those who don't see my humor....but I am serious about what to do.)

Thanks,

Grahamstine

NPDAN · 06-17-2007, 11:39 AM

Use your other hand or just go Dukes of hazard style..

likwidplastik · 06-17-2007, 11:40 AM

umm...maybe use your right hand?

(NPDAN beat me by seconds!)

BoostedBMW · 06-17-2007, 11:42 AM

I would just get a divorce, it would be easier then opening the handle with your right hand.

NPDAN · 06-17-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I would just get a divorce, it would be easier then opening the handle with your right hand.

However I think the repair fees for the plastic damage caused by the ring will be slightly lower than the divorce fees.......

elmaki · 06-17-2007, 11:46 AM

you could wear mits

GraphiteBrawler · 06-17-2007, 11:46 AM

Get a chain, wear it around your neck if your driving, also looks kind of LOTR ish

or you could just use the other hand

murellus · 06-17-2007, 12:22 PM

lol, im not married but i like that dukes of hazzard suggestion. as i walk up to my car ill open all the windows and then jump in

bmw0perat0r · 06-17-2007, 12:24 PM

why don't you put your ring on the other hand - and tell your wife how you really feel. You can't live with a ring that scratches the door handle of your beloved car, dispite being married wearing the ring just won't do. She should understand.

magmd · 06-17-2007, 12:58 PM

Just need to be careful.

The peeling is not anything new. Its been reported here by various members...I even think there was a service bulletin for it before, but I can't seem to find it right now.

Take it to the dealer, they should fix/replace it under warranty. DO NOT tell them its the ring. Just say "hey wtf with my door?" Once fixed, you need to avoid messing it all up again.

06-17-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by grahamstine

Married men and fellow jewelry wearers,

Just recently I got married and started wearing my band. Have you guys/gals noticed that the plastic shreads off in the door handle area when you open and close your door? Has anybody found a way to combat this. Right now my options are to: 1) not wear my ring, 2) get a divorce, or 3) deal with it. Has anybody had this problem? Please let me know. (Don't worry, just kidding about 1, 2, for those who don't see my humor....but I am serious about what to do.)

Thanks,

Grahamstine

You could always join the Army. Between Basic Training, AIT, and an 18 month deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq you probably wouldn't have to worry about even getting near your car for about two years. My bet is that when you finally got back (if you did) you would no longer worry about such things.

flicks28 · 06-17-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rs6654

You could always join the Army. Between Basic Training, AIT, and an 18 month deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq you probably wouldn't have to worry about even getting near your car for about two years. My bet is that when you finally got back (if you did) you would no longer worry about such things.

+1

Excellent point. Having spent about 8 years in 3rd world countries, sometimes I wonder about things back here.

mesier1111 · 06-17-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I would just get a divorce, it would be easier then opening the handle with your right hand.

Yeah, but it would cost so much he might wind up not being able to afford his BMW any more

urnuts · 06-17-2007, 03:26 PM

Anybody ever tried covering the problem area with that thick clear 3m protective tape?
Absurd we are even having this discussion about a $40K+ car, but that's not the point, I guess.

SGxi · 06-17-2007, 03:28 PM

Grab the door map pocket to close your door.

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 03:52 PM

how is this absurb? what did you expect when you're abrading the surface with metal objects (e.g. rings)?

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Originally Posted by urnuts

Anybody ever tried covering the problem area with that thick clear 3m protective tape?
Absurd we are even having this discussion about a $40K+ car, but that's not the point, I guess.

SGP335i · 06-17-2007, 03:55 PM

Just buy an new BMW every couple of months, that would be cheeper than the divorce...

NPDAN · 06-17-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SGP335i

Just buy an new BMW every couple of months, that would be cheeper than the divorce...

ha ha ha

06-17-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by flicks28

+1

Having spent about 8 years in 3rd world countries, sometimes I wonder about things back here.

Me too.

And I feel blessed as it really helps to keep things in their proper perspective.

grahamstine · 06-17-2007, 04:39 PM

Fantastic comments ladies and gentlemen! I have decided to go dukes of hazard style. However, being in outside sales, I might look like a freak. My wife is pleased with my decision as well. As for fighting in Iraq, God bless those there, but I would just mess things up, plus my ring might get caught on something.

My final decision is to suck it up and enjoy the car!!!! Thanks for your comments and supplying me with some laughs this Fathers Day. Have fun in your bimmers.

Grahamstine

EHDEN · 06-17-2007, 05:12 PM

KEVIN88GT · 06-17-2007, 08:55 PM

this thread is hillarious......dude dont be ridiculous and your your damn FINGERS to do the job... the ring is at the base of the finger and you have 85% of finger (lol i'm getting technical about this?? ) to use for it's duties without scratching your car....no need for a divorce..

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grahamstine Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My Marriage is coming between me and my BMW Married men and fellow jewelry wearers, Just recently I got married and started wearing my band. Have you guys/gals noticed that the plastic shreads off in the door handle area when you open and close your door? Has anybody found a way to combat this. Right now my options are to: 1) not wear my ring, 2) get a divorce, or 3) deal with it. Has anybody had this problem? Please let me know. (Don't worry, just kidding about 1, 2, for those who don't see my humor....but I am serious about what to do.) Thanks, Grahamstine
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murellus Lieutenant 12 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 22 x3m40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nj/nyc iTrader: (0)	lol, im not married but i like that dukes of hazzard suggestion. as i walk up to my car ill open all the windows and then jump in
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bmw0perat0r Lieutenant 53 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	why don't you put your ring on the other hand - and tell your wife how you really feel. You can't live with a ring that scratches the door handle of your beloved car, dispite being married wearing the ring just won't do. She should understand.
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Just need to be careful. The peeling is not anything new. Its been reported here by various members...I even think there was a service bulletin for it before, but I can't seem to find it right now. Take it to the dealer, they should fix/replace it under warranty. DO NOT tell them its the ring. Just say "hey wtf with my door?" Once fixed, you need to avoid messing it all up again. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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urnuts First Lieutenant 18 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '06 330i (the now "slow" bmw) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (0)	Ring Anybody ever tried covering the problem area with that thick clear 3m protective tape? Absurd we are even having this discussion about a $40K+ car, but that's not the point, I guess.
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grahamstine Enlisted Member 2 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Fantastic comments ladies and gentlemen! I have decided to go dukes of hazard style. However, being in outside sales, I might look like a freak. My wife is pleased with my decision as well. As for fighting in Iraq, God bless those there, but I would just mess things up, plus my ring might get caught on something. My final decision is to suck it up and enjoy the car!!!! Thanks for your comments and supplying me with some laughs this Fathers Day. Have fun in your bimmers. Grahamstine
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KEVIN88GT Captain 83 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 06 Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	this thread is hillarious......dude dont be ridiculous and your your damn FINGERS to do the job... the ring is at the base of the finger and you have 85% of finger (lol i'm getting technical about this?? ) to use for it's duties without scratching your car....no need for a divorce.. __________________ Now: '11 BMW X5 xDrive35i Then: '07 X3 3.0si '07 335xi '06 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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