From digest.v7.n1145 Mon Feb 16 11:47:46 1998
From: Duane Collie <pop.erols.com_at_erols.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 09:42:27 -0500
Subject: E36 Window Adjustments

>>From: Randy Crawford <crawford_at_mrj.com>
>>Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 00:48:13 -0500
>>
>>A recent acquisition, my 92 325i makes far too much wind noise at
>>the upper rear part of the driver's door. Coming either from the
>>window or the door seal, I'm not sure what to fix it with. The
>>weatherstripping that's there seems to be in excellent condition.
>>
>>Is there a preferred source for a customizable variable thickness
>>supplementary weather stripping? Is there a preferred way to better
>>seal the window itself?

Randy,

There is an adjustment in the E36 doors that allows the tech to vary the angle of attack or side closure force of the windows. I've not done it myself, but I understand there are several ways to adjust the window fitment and have been told it's best to let the BMW techs do it. Too much pressure will tear the gasket and activate the safety features (window will not go all the way up), and too little will cause wind noise. Kind of a cruddy design on the car if you ask me....maybe they'll get something better on the next generation of the 3 coupe.

Duane Collie
RM3DR1 / UUC
National Capital Chapter