Protective trims
10-12-2005, 11:00 AM
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I beleive it's a design matter, but why on earth aren't there any protective trims on the side (and doors) of the E60/E61. Some fellow parkers - especially those with old wrecks - tend to open the door very uncarefully and slam it into the side of the car 
(thank God that didn't happen to me yet). My previous E39 did have trims, and you could see deep marks from other doors in them..
How do you protect your doors? Do you have any ugly traces of other doors?
(thank God that didn't happen to me yet). My previous E39 did have trims, and you could see deep marks from other doors in them..How do you protect your doors? Do you have any ugly traces of other doors?
10-12-2005, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by stafli' date='Oct 12 2005, 02:00 PM
I beleive it's a design matter, but why on earth aren't there any protective trims on the side (and doors) of the E60/E61. Some fellow parkers - especially those with old wrecks - tend to open the door very uncarefully and slam it into the side of the car? (thank God that didn't happen to me yet). My previous E39 did have trims, and you could see deep marks from other doors in them..
How do you protect your doors? Do you have any ugly traces of other doors?
(thank God that didn't happen to me yet). My previous E39 did have trims, and you could see deep marks from other doors in them..How do you protect your doors? Do you have any ugly traces of other doors?
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10-12-2005, 01:12 PM
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It is pure style fad over practicality. Very annoying, as I got a dent in the door recently that would not have happened on the previous models.
Not just a BMW fad though - wife's Honda Jazz is like this, and Audi similarly with new A6. Merc's mostly stick with them
Not just a BMW fad though - wife's Honda Jazz is like this, and Audi similarly with new A6. Merc's mostly stick with them
10-12-2005, 01:17 PM
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Always park by imaculate late models and you'll never get a ding! 
I have a slight ding on one of my doors from our eletrolux vacuum cleaner which fell over on to it when I was calling for more hose.
I suggest you don't park by those! 
I think if you were to retrofit side rubbing strips the car would look a bit pants. :thumbsdown:
I have a slight ding on one of my doors from our eletrolux vacuum cleaner which fell over on to it when I was calling for more hose.
I suggest you don't park by those! I think if you were to retrofit side rubbing strips the car would look a bit pants. :thumbsdown:
10-12-2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Oct 12 2005, 04:17 PM
Always park by imaculate late models and you'll never get a ding!
I have a slight ding on one of my doors from our eletrolux vacuum cleaner which fell over on to it when I was calling for more hose.? I suggest you don't park by those!
I think if you were to retrofit side rubbing strips the car would look a bit pants. :thumbsdown:
I have a slight ding on one of my doors from our eletrolux vacuum cleaner which fell over on to it when I was calling for more hose.
? I suggest you don't park by those! I think if you were to retrofit side rubbing strips the car would look a bit pants. :thumbsdown:
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10-12-2005, 07:46 PM
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I like the design of the doors on the E60. The doors just have that slight curvature and a clean look without the molding. Of course, without the molding your more liable to door dings.
10-12-2005, 08:14 PM
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it's not about how i protect my doors. it's about how do i protect myself from my passengers who complain how far i park to avoid parking next to other cars. 
is it just me or do you all notice if the car you parked next to you is the same when you get back to your car? finding comfort that no one has opened a door next to you. yes, i need help.
is it just me or do you all notice if the car you parked next to you is the same when you get back to your car? finding comfort that no one has opened a door next to you. yes, i need help.
10-12-2005, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' date='Oct 12 2005, 09:14 PM
it's not about how i protect my doors. it's about how do i protect myself from my passengers who complain how far i park to avoid parking next to other cars.?
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' date='Oct 12 2005, 09:14 PM
is it just me or do you all notice if the car you parked next to you is the same when you get back to your car? finding comfort that no one has opened a door next to you. yes, i need help.
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10-13-2005, 02:42 AM
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Always park by imaculate late models and you'll never get a ding!
I think if you were to retrofit side rubbing strips the car would look a bit pants. :thumbsdown:
I still am trying to figure out what a Derv is.