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03-18-2008, 08:21 PM
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was the soft close option left out for North American owners?
03-18-2008, 08:22 PM
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Think it's only on the M5
03-18-2008, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cuto' post='547344' date='Mar 19 2008, 12:21 AM
was the soft close option left out for North American owners?
What is the deal with that?
03-18-2008, 08:49 PM
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Interesting...from BMW's website:
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
03-19-2008, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GoRovers' post='547367' date='Mar 19 2008, 01:23 AM
Interesting...from BMW's website:
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
So you're saying we DO have soft close?
I dont think so.
03-19-2008, 07:13 AM
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1992 S class had it, so does now, a lot of 7 series here has it, also very cheap vans from Toyota and Nissan has them, a nice thing to have but i wouldn pay extra for it.....
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Originally Posted by GoRovers' post='547367' date='Mar 19 2008, 01:23 AM
Interesting...from BMW's website:
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
"Soft close automatic.
Effortless and quiet: Soft close automatic ensures that the doors of your BMW are securely closed with a minimum of exertion and without unpleasant noise.
In tight parking spaces or whenever a gentle closing of the door is appreciated, Soft close automatic provides a helping hand: simply push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is within approximately 6 mm of the lock, sensor activates an electric motor that pulls the door firmly and quietly closed and secures it. The components of the door locks are automatically returned to their original position.
The door can be opened again at any time. The soft close automatic process is also run whenever the door is manually closed, to ensure the door is properly shut.
Models that use this technology
* 5 Series Sedan
* 5 Series Touring
* 6 Series Coup?
* 6 Series Convertible
* 7 Series Sedan
* X5
* M5 Sedan
* M5 Touring"
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I'm just the messenger (don't shoot me). 
Of course I realize we don't have soft close on our current E60s, but I found it interesting that this BMW site...
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technol..._automatic.html
...says it should at least be an option.
(I was at my local BMW dealer the other day and saw an older lady taking delivery of her new 7. I must say, seeing the soft close function was pretty darned impressive. But who wants an option that appeals to older ladies??
)
Of course I realize we don't have soft close on our current E60s, but I found it interesting that this BMW site...http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technol..._automatic.html
...says it should at least be an option.
(I was at my local BMW dealer the other day and saw an older lady taking delivery of her new 7. I must say, seeing the soft close function was pretty darned impressive. But who wants an option that appeals to older ladies??
)