97 m3 doors

[m3f_930-turbo]

hey guys im new here, im in the process of buying a 97 m3 estoril blue and grey interior, as far as mods go i think it is lowered and has a exaust or atlest a different tip. i test drove it a couple days ago and the onlything that bothers me is that when you open the doors it feels like they fall down a bit. kinda like they are fallngi then a second hinge or something locks into place...does thing happen to anyone else? or does anyone know anything about it.? thanks alot



p.s. here is a picture of the car i went to see 75% chance of geting it

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

first welcome.. lookin at ur name i know ur a porsche lover.. as am i.. i never really noticed my doors dipping at all.. if anyting maybe a hinge needs adjusted or something like that.. haven't ever heard of a problem like that eather.. are u sure they actually dip down? how do they feel when u shut them? im not reallly sure about it but would like to see the fix.. just in case.. as for springs.. looks like it might have some.. the front looks lower.. the rear doesn't though.. hmm.. it might be stock height.. dunno though.. how much are u getting it for outta curiousity.. how many miles.. she looks great.. and has the vader seats.. dove grey interior.. very nice.. looks beautiful.. hopefully u land on this one.. it looks awesome.. and as im sure u know.. the estoril color is a favorite of bmw fans..

[m3f_930-turbo]

haha yes, yes i am a porsche lover my father has a 89 triple black turbo. ive driven it a couple times.its just amazing as for teh doors when i shut them it feel mostly normal except it feels like they raise up then click in to place. im getting the car for 23 700 cdn and it has 123 000 km's on it, oh and as for the hieght of the car i dont no forsure as to if its lowered but it seemed asthough it was to me, mostly the front.

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

hmmm.. not sure.. when i open my door the end up going down because of the way the car is.. but mine don't feel like they go down.. i mean when i open my door.. they will fall outward because the angle of the door... wierd stuff.. im probably not explaining myself well.. im not sure though.. has anyone else had this problem????

[m3f_930-turbo]

yeah i know what u mean with your doors..well this is weird to me i hope someone else has had this problem or at least knows somethin about it

[m3f_Ritz]

lol...its the window. when you open it, it goes down a bit....then when you close it, it locks in place. Does to my car...i thinks its cool lol.



If i actually helped someone, i kick ass. :thumbsup:

[m3f_930-turbo]

very good, thanx alot i noticed something with the window it might have been an illusion that the door dropped because the window went down.... weird but cool hah thanx alot..anyway is there anything i should know or be ready for if this deal does through?

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

lololololololol.. hahahahahahaa.. damn... i was thinking about the door.. didn't even thinnk about the window... haha.. the window goes down when u open it and then when u shut it it goes up to create a good seal.. oh man.. now i feel like a retard.. haha..



as for what may need to be done when u get the car.. ur gonig to want to check the RSM's and eventually the rtab's will probably get week..

[m3f_930-turbo]

hah i dont know what rsm's r rtab's are..

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

hah i dont know what rsm's r rtab's are..

rsm = rear strut mount

rtab = rear trailing arm bushings

[m3f_mbanks21]

True, check out ground-control for RSM's and RTAB shims. You can get new RTAB's from the dealer for around $30.

[m3f_930-turbo]

so i shouldnt even waste anytime instaling the rsm's and rtab? i should do it right when i get the car?

[m3f_mbanks21]

Theyre definately something to do in the early stages of ownership. Theyre cheap and will improve your suspension greatly, especially if their over 50k miles.