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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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I have a 04 545i, how can I get that nice thud sound when doors are shut? like the facelifted e60's. All I hear is a loud metal to metal sound every time I shut my doors...just like hondas lol
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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did you buy a used car?
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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yes, only has 58k miles on it
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammar545i
I have a 04 545i, how can I get that nice thud sound when doors are shut? like the facelifted e60's. All I hear is a loud metal to metal sound every time I shut my doors...just like hondas lol
Maybe those sound deadening mats on the inside of the doors might help - stereo installers use them. I think one of the brand names is ?dynamat? ...
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Maybe your doors are not lined up properly... I have an '04 and they thud - no metal on metal sound...
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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My previous car was an 04 545 and it had a thud too :-)
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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maybe changing the door weatherstripping will help. the old loses its shape/elasticity with age. also, lock mechanism could be worn a bit too.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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the seals are kind of expensive, I was thinking of a cheap and easy way to solve the problem, lol and its not that bad but doesn't sound like my dads 09 528 which is the one I would prefer
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