m performance door pins

mblaucoupe135 · 01-10-2023, 03:45 PM

Has anyone installed the m performance door pins yet? I am having a hell of a time getting the stock ones out and just wondering if they pull out or screw out? Also did you use a special tool to get them out? Thanks!

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...MtMGwtbDYtZ2Fz

CaliGuy · 01-10-2023, 06:43 PM

I got them, they didn't pull out, so I think they just unscrew... Following.

TJZ67201 · 01-10-2023, 06:46 PM

I’m contemplating buying them. Looks like they should unscrew. Do they provide sticky tape to assist removal?

mblaucoupe135 · 01-10-2023, 07:08 PM

They do provide a little rubber band aid looking thing but the pins are so small it's hard to get a good grip on them. I tried pulling and unscrewing but was unsuccessful.

TargaM2 · 01-10-2023, 07:17 PM

I have them.
They unscrew, try wrapping a cloth around them & use pliers.

mblaucoupe135 · 01-10-2023, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TargaM2

They unscrew, try wrapping a cloth around them & use pliers.

Good to know. I'll give that a shot. They unscrew counter clockwise right?

TargaM2 · 01-10-2023, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

Good to know. I'll give that a shot. They unscrew counter clockwise right?

Yep, mine were tight too.

LivingInSalt · 02-22-2023, 05:24 PM

Why do they look like valve stem caps

AWcoupe · 02-22-2023, 05:55 PM

So it looks like the factory pins are not threaded from those pics. They do look pretty cool but I don’t know if I can drop that much on door pins. Then again, I spent over 200 on carbon fiber door sills that I see for 5 seconds. Where’s my Getbmwparts password….

Ruebarb · 02-27-2023, 08:01 AM

I have the pins, decided not to install them. I was disappointed with the quality also no protective film on the faces, lots of micro scatches from the factory.

TJZ67201 · 02-27-2023, 04:14 PM

I’ve had mine installed for about a month now. It was a PITA getting the stock ones out, had to use pliers and MF towel, unscrew counter clockwise. Roll down the window before wrenching on em

They look much nicer IMO. No scratching issues with mine so far

For anyone interested, just posted a video about them describing my experience with them:

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CaliGuy Enlisted Member 57 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 23 M240i, 14 Maserati Ghibli Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Sonoma County, CA iTrader: (0)	I got them, they didn't pull out, so I think they just unscrew... Following.
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TJZ67201 Captain 956 Rep 890 Posts Drives: '23 M240i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	I’m contemplating buying them. Looks like they should unscrew. Do they provide sticky tape to assist removal?
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mblaucoupe135 Major 338 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Littleton, CO iTrader: (2)	They do provide a little rubber band aid looking thing but the pins are so small it's hard to get a good grip on them. I tried pulling and unscrewing but was unsuccessful.
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AWcoupe Second Lieutenant 174 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bridgeport CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M240 [0.00] 2015 BMW 235xi [0.00]	So it looks like the factory pins are not threaded from those pics. They do look pretty cool but I don’t know if I can drop that much on door pins. Then again, I spent over 200 on carbon fiber door sills that I see for 5 seconds. Where’s my Getbmwparts password…. __________________ 2023 BMW M240i 2015 BMW 235xi Alpine White, Coral Red Dakota.Traded 2009 BMW 328xi Alpine White-Traded
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TJZ67201 Captain 956 Rep 890 Posts Drives: '23 M240i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	I’ve had mine installed for about a month now. It was a PITA getting the stock ones out, had to use pliers and MF towel, unscrew counter clockwise. Roll down the window before wrenching on em They look much nicer IMO. No scratching issues with mine so far For anyone interested, just posted a video about them describing my experience with them:
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