Door Pins

BMWGirlFL · 06-23-2022, 05:41 PM

Anyone changed them? Considering? Thoughts?

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BEAR-AvHistory · 06-23-2022, 06:28 PM

Never really thought about them. That said the car has a load of ///M on it already.

Westside Guy · 06-23-2022, 06:40 PM

Would you be kind enough to provide some links where we can purchase them along with the pictures?

BMWGirlFL · 06-23-2022, 06:54 PM

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Would you be kind enough to provide some links where we can purchase them along with the pictures?

OEM:
https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/1...MANCE-DOOR-PIN
Pics I posted are from AliExpress.com. Search BMW "door pins". Endless super cheap options. Also Amazon, etc.

BMWGirlFL · 06-23-2022, 06:57 PM

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Never really thought about them. That said the car has a load of ///M on it already.

I've been looking at the cheap ones forever. Unable to decide.

KGun · 06-23-2022, 07:58 PM

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Never really thought about them. That said the car has a load of ///M on it already.

I've been looking at the cheap ones forever. Unable to decide.

These don't fit our cars and our pins are fine, aren't they ??

Kwajtrader · 06-23-2022, 08:14 PM

Just something to consider: If the pins aren’t tapered at the end it would make it easier to break into the car.

BMWGirlFL · 06-23-2022, 08:29 PM

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These don't fit our cars and our pins are fine, aren't they ??

Website issue only. Would pick something else for my car if I decide to change.

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KGun · 06-23-2022, 08:41 PM

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These don't fit our cars and our pins are fine, aren't they ??

Website issue only. Would pick something else for my car if I decide to change.

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Yea, I definitely think they're gaudy.

BMWGirlFL · 06-24-2022, 04:33 AM

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Yea, I definitely think they're gaudy.

OEM could nicely compliment the stripes in the piping with the Alcantera interior. "Diamond" styles I didn't post are beyond gaudy. I think pins can add a nice detail.

Westside Guy · 06-24-2022, 06:59 AM

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OEM could nicely compliment the stripes in the piping with the Alcantera interior. "Diamond" styles I didn't post are beyond gaudy. I think pins can add a nice detail.

I thought that "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend"?

BMWGirlFL · 06-24-2022, 07:05 AM

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I thought that "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend"?

Really?

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Westside Guy · 06-24-2022, 07:06 AM

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Really?
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You would probably see them on Keeping up with the Kardashians.

BMWGirlFL · 06-24-2022, 07:29 AM

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You would probably see them on Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Could be cute like the "diamond" plate frame was on my white cars with pale gray leather. The Little Vehicle is too thuggy.

KGun · 06-24-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KGun

Yea, I definitely think they're gaudy.

OEM could nicely compliment the stripes in the piping with the Alcantera interior. "Diamond" styles I didn't post are beyond gaudy. I think pins can add a nice detail.

No, I'm talking about the "M"pins 💩

BMWGirlFL · 06-24-2022, 10:36 AM

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No, I'm talking about the "M"pins 💩

Me too. I like them with this interior.
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KGun · 06-24-2022, 12:49 PM

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No, I'm talking about the "M"pins 💩

Me too. I like them with this interior.
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Now I understand what you're taking about. 😀

RavenGX · 06-25-2022, 01:42 AM

i think it looks a bit "cheap".
its also probably in the way when you put your arm on the door while driving.

Rob_G77 · 06-25-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

Just something to consider: If the pins aren’t tapered at the end it would make it easier to break into the car.

I don't even know why these pins are even there. You can't grab them while they are pushed in and the lock button is there for locking/unlocking the doors from inside.

Rob

stlcdr · 06-26-2022, 06:39 AM

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I don't even know why these pins are even there. You can't grab them while they are pushed in and the lock button is there for locking/unlocking the doors from inside.

Rob

Hmm, that’s a good point. While it’s not possible to unlock with the tapered pins, will the car lock by pushing it down? (And thus, if you could grab the pin, would it unlock?)

Never noticed them before, but my other vehicles have them. Seems like they are a legacy hold over, but maybe there is a purpose, beyond garnish?

TAZ007 · 06-27-2022, 09:42 AM

I would consider the carbon fiber or blue to go with my alcantara interior.

Kwajtrader · 06-28-2022, 10:43 PM

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Hmm, that’s a good point. While it’s not possible to unlock with the tapered pins, will the car lock by pushing it down? (And thus, if you could grab the pin, would it unlock?)

Never noticed them before, but my other vehicles have them. Seems like they are a legacy hold over, but maybe there is a purpose, beyond garnish?

Maybe they are a visual indicator that the door is locked

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