» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 01-29-2010, 07:09 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16 | Rear "vent" window Has anyone seen motors/actuators for the rear "vent" windows on the ti? I have the extra empty slots next to the gear shift for rear window controls but have not seen a motor for them. Does anyone have this or know of something that could work? I'd love to be able to open them easily. I'm 6'3" and have trouble opening them up even when I lean the seat all the way back and stretch for the control. (not something i'm willing to try on the highway) | | | 01-29-2010, 07:44 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 | I open mine from the back. There were electric rear pop windows on one of the 2 dr BMW's but I believe folks have tried and failed to install them on other cars. Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | 01-30-2010, 05:01 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | Quote: Originally Posted by pdxmotorhead I open mine from the back. | same here, just open the hatch and you can get to them pretty easy, the extra spots are for heated seats | | | 01-30-2010, 05:07 AM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16 | Sure I could open them from the back. The extra slot looks like it could fit another window control. I'm looking for an option so I don't need to stop my car to open a window. | | | 01-30-2010, 06:11 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | IIRC, a couple of members attempted to figure this out a few years back... While there is a retrofit kit/solution for coupes, the c-piller in our cars is very different compared to a regular e36 coupe, so it was not a simple procedure... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-30-2010, 06:12 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 324 | If you have long arms, lower the seatback and reach for it. Have your woman steady the wheel for you. Works for me for the driver side. As I'm no knuckledragger, I still can't reach the passenger side. | | | 01-30-2010, 06:59 AM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16 | Yea, that would, um, work. I have seen minivans with a motor for vent windows, have not heard of anyone installing a motor for one in a hatchback. I'll look around for one in an E36 Coupe. | | | 01-30-2010, 08:02 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | IIRC, it was a euro option for the 328 and M3. Kind of on the expensive side too. it's do-able if you're electronically and mechanically inclined . __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 01-30-2010, 08:05 AM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16 | it exists! I'm not electronically or mechanically inclined, but motivated. Thanks Marv! | | | 01-30-2010, 08:45 AM | #10 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | | | | 01-30-2010, 09:34 AM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16 | Thanks CJ. Everyone there seems to be trying to add/modify what is currently there. My plan is more to replace the "popper" with an electric motor. I found the part for a dodge caravan vent/quarter window Part# 4717606AB -Right Part# 4717607AB- Left at: www.chryslerpartsdirect.com I'll look into it more to see how it works. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |