HVAC Control Unit Bracket Ashtray Door question

[bmw m3 s50]

^This. As others stated it's a "soft" opening feature.
It's the same on my previous two non-Navs and both the new fitted Nav consoles. All these were Smoker Package model parts. If the non-smoker package parts are different in the door actuation that would be interesting to hear.

So what is the verdict guys? Are they supposed to be soft open like the above posters say? We’re there two versions?

The original one in my very you have to push the top of the door and it opens but I assumed it was broken. The new one I offered does the same thing. I hat should I do at this point?

[old///MFanatic]

So what is the verdict guys? Are they supposed to be soft open like the above posters say? We’re there two versions?
The original one in my very you have to push the top of the door and it opens but I assumed it was broken. The new one I offered does the same thing. I hat should I do at this point?

If you don't believe me just look at this online video showing. Hope this helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfNpY4fUOFA

[bmw m3 s50]

Ok guys, I have confirmed that the door to the HVAC unit does have soft opening. The original HVAC bracket sent to me was defective.