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  • evandael
    R3VLimited
    • Oct 2009
    • 2881

    #31
    Originally posted by wikkid
    And another thing, if we are picking nits:
    Why are the window controls not on the door, by the window, like every other fucking car on the planet?!


    because that's the right way to do things. your hand is already by the gear selector.


    on a related note, the e46 was the last 3-series to have the center console mounted window switches. the end of an era...

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    • kway
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Feb 2008
      • 1084

      #32
      I remember reading somewhere that the engineers' intention was that you'd open it with your right hand, which puts you in a position to check over your shoulder to make sure you're not opening the door into an approaching car, bicyclist, etc.

      I still tend to open it with my left most of the time, only ever seemed mildly awkward to me.
      '84 318i - Lapisblau/Schwarz (in cryosleep)
      '06 330i - Titansilber/Schwarz

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      • Xat1cZ
        R3VLimited
        • Jan 2012
        • 2020

        #33
        Originally posted by wikkid
        And another thing, if we are picking nits:
        Why are the window controls not on the door, by the window, like every other fucking car on the planet?!
        Because it's much cooler to have them in the middle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :hitler:
        ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)Be Afraid Of The Future

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        • 325ix
          R3V OG
          • Aug 2009
          • 7783

          #34
          I'm 5'9" and sit pretty similar to the guy pictured, my left hand is placed almost perfectly for the door handle. Maybe I have short arms...

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          • herbivor
            E30 Fanatic
            • Apr 2009
            • 1420

            #35
            Originally posted by evandael
            because that's the right way to do things. your hand is already by the gear selector.


            on a related note, the e46 was the last 3-series to have the center console mounted window switches. the end of an era...
            That was my favorite thing ergononically about BMWs, window switches in the center console, but now I have window cranks, so back to operating the window from the door.
            BTW, I open with my left arm too, tho when friends ride and they struggle to find the door latch, they use the opposite hand almost every time.
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            • Pl3wA
              E30 Mastermind
              • Dec 2011
              • 1589

              #36
              the farther the door handle is to the front of the car. the more wire is needed to activate the door lock. they clearly did it to save weight

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              • E30SPDFRK
                Moderator
                • Jul 2007
                • 5687

                #37
                This is the reason why:

                Originally posted by kway
                I remember reading somewhere that the engineers' intention was that you'd open it with your right hand, which puts you in a position to check over your shoulder to make sure you're not opening the door into an approaching car, bicyclist, etc.
                And this is where they're supposed to be

                Originally posted by wikkid
                And another thing, if we are picking nits:
                Why are the window controls not on the door, by the window, like every other fucking car on the planet?!
                Quit bitching
                Byron
                Leichtbau

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                • lambo
                  Captain Scene Points
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 10953

                  #38
                  I open mine with my left hand...



                  It puts my elbow in a good position to open the door, leverage-wise.


                  Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                  Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                  • decay
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 5637

                    #39
                    ^ yup, that.
                    past:
                    1989 325is (learner shitbox)
                    1986 325e (turbo dorito)
                    1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
                    1985 323i baur
                    current:
                    1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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                    • ethrtyiS
                      R3V OG
                      • May 2010
                      • 8147

                      #40
                      it's far back like that so people in the back seats of a coupe can open the door and get out with relative easy.

                      '89 BMW 325is | '02 Mitsubishi Montero Limited | '2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax | 2007 BMW M5
                      my feedback thread

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                      • Pl3wA
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 1589

                        #41
                        lol. i love leaving people in the back seat. there is no way for them to get out. especially with broken recaro's and unlockable doors

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                        • lambo
                          Captain Scene Points
                          • Feb 2010
                          • 10953

                          #42
                          I forgot the 2-door doors are longer than the doors on a 4-door... Idk how I open a 2-door door.

                          Edit: door door door door door. Now the word door looks weird to me...

                          Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                          Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                          • decay
                            R3V Elite
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 5637

                            #43
                            you're saying it out loud too, aren't you.
                            past:
                            1989 325is (learner shitbox)
                            1986 325e (turbo dorito)
                            1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
                            1985 323i baur
                            current:
                            1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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                            • giantkeeper
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 1416

                              #44
                              Dick in the left, door handle in the right......e30 lifestyle!
                              Originally posted by blunttech
                              Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

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                              • EndreM
                                E30 Addict
                                • Jul 2009
                                • 513

                                #45
                                Originally posted by wikkid
                                And another thing, if we are picking nits:
                                Why are the window controls not on the door, by the window, like every other fucking car on the planet?!
                                Because race car.

                                Obviously they put the window controls in the middle of the car because of weight distribution. Lower center of gravity, and it's just better.
                                '91 E30 316i
                                '97 Rover Mini 1275

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