Do you drive with your windows OPEN or CLOSED?

jonasaurus · 03-17-2011, 04:47 PM

driver side window half down

OC3 · 03-17-2011, 04:56 PM

Several reasons (that I've heard *ahem*) for windows being opened, full or partially: when smoking, cop nearby (tint), etc.

But yeah, OP, my wife too is very sensitive to smell, dust, etc. All windows/moonroof closed at all times when she's in the car. Remember, if the wife is not happy, there's no peace in the house!

JCtx · 03-17-2011, 05:31 PM

I like to drive with window down (only open my side), but rarely can. It's either too cold (heater on), too hot (A/C on), too windy/dusty, or I'm on the freeway/highway. The few times I'm on surface streets that is nice enough to open them I do, but it's not often. And when I do, I can't smell the leather anymore for days with all the fumes and stuff, but still open them

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NYCMCBM3 · 03-17-2011, 05:37 PM

most of the times I crack my windows 3/4 way down , even if its cold

calintexas · 03-17-2011, 05:45 PM

I like having the window down around town (under 50 MPH) when the weather is mild.

My wife doesn't want her hair blowing around; so, it's windows up when she's in the car. In addition, I think windows up (and doors locked) provides an additional level of security for a woman even though they may not think of it consciously.

M3maniac20 · 03-17-2011, 05:45 PM

Windows open 95% of the time. Sunroof usually stays tilted open with the slider open just about an 8th of the way to let the car vent during the day then open if it's not 90 degrees out.

mot · 03-17-2011, 05:53 PM

in town - open
hwy - closed

I tried to have the vents running when windows are open also mainly because I don't ever want that funky smell (obviously, change filters once a year)

artar · 03-17-2011, 06:16 PM

Closed - don't want to let the interior smell out.

DBH · 03-17-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calintexas

I like having the window down around town (under 50 MPH) when the weather is mild.

My wife doesn't want her hair blowing around; so, it's windows up when she's in the car. In addition, I think windows up (and doors locked) provides an additional level of security for a woman even though they may not think of it consciously.

+1 to this.

Radiation Joe · 03-17-2011, 08:07 PM

With an e90 the trick is to lower the drivers side rear window about 2-3 inches while the driver's window is all the way down. This way you get a nice steady breeze through the car with no buffeting.

OC3 · 03-17-2011, 08:31 PM

^(Srsly) that's actually a decent practical analysis of laminar versus turbulent airflow.

AngelinIsRich08 · 03-17-2011, 08:53 PM

I feel like it's a distraction to my driving. Lol. And I can't hear the radio as well with them down.

Definitive · 03-17-2011, 08:58 PM

A lot of the time I have the, closed because I am having business phone calls. On any leisurely drive they are wide open and so is my exhaust!!!

PKL · 03-17-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottEdog1

down 25% on drivers side, enough for me to hear the engine better

Otherwise typically all up but sun roof cracked to get fresh air

EXACTLY 1

Sedan_Clan · 03-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Closed 99% of the time. I may crack it 1/4 of an inch on occasion just to let in some air, but normally it is closed; I run the vent when it's cooler outside. Open windows results in more interior dust, and my OCD can't handle that. :P

e90m3_6MT · 03-17-2011, 10:37 PM

usually to hear the sound but only between 5-25 degrees celsius

NeoTrunks · 03-17-2011, 11:45 PM

Mine are rarely open unless the weather is really nice and I'm not on the interstate...otherwise, they stay close.

spyderco10 · 03-18-2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artar

Closed - don't want to let the interior smell out.

+1
surprised there's not many others like us who keep the windows closed to keep the interior smelling fresh and to keep the dirt, dust, and grime out.

Cab5er · 03-18-2011, 03:55 AM

Its opened when I want to hear my intake

aka_phox · 03-18-2011, 05:28 AM

"....don't say my car's topless...say the the titties is out"

donovan · 03-18-2011, 07:22 AM

I look at my temperature, if it says 48 degrees the windows are open.

Georgeair · 03-18-2011, 09:34 AM

I have actually pulled the fuses for the windows so that they stay up always. It's a little more of a PITA opening and closing doors, but keeps the dust particles out.

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I typically drive with my windows OPEN.	57	38.51%
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03-17-2011, 04:47 PM	#23
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	driver side window half down __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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03-17-2011, 04:56 PM	#24
OC3 Havin' a blast! 123 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Several reasons (that I've heard ahem) for windows being opened, full or partially: when smoking, cop nearby (tint), etc. But yeah, OP, my wife too is very sensitive to smell, dust, etc. All windows/moonroof closed at all times when she's in the car. Remember, if the wife is not happy, there's no peace in the house! __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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03-17-2011, 05:31 PM	#25
JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I like to drive with window down (only open my side), but rarely can. It's either too cold (heater on), too hot (A/C on), too windy/dusty, or I'm on the freeway/highway. The few times I'm on surface streets that is nice enough to open them I do, but it's not often. And when I do, I can't smell the leather anymore for days with all the fumes and stuff, but still open them .
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03-17-2011, 05:37 PM	#26
NYCMCBM3 Colonel 167 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: 2012 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Ozone Park,NY iTrader: (13)	most of the times I crack my windows 3/4 way down , even if its cold __________________ 2012 MCB///M3
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03-17-2011, 05:45 PM	#27
calintexas Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	I like having the window down around town (under 50 MPH) when the weather is mild. My wife doesn't want her hair blowing around; so, it's windows up when she's in the car. In addition, I think windows up (and doors locked) provides an additional level of security for a woman even though they may not think of it consciously. __________________
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03-17-2011, 05:45 PM	#28
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Windows open 95% of the time. Sunroof usually stays tilted open with the slider open just about an 8th of the way to let the car vent during the day then open if it's not 90 degrees out. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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03-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#29
mot Banned 38 Rep 936 Posts Drives: e92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (8)	in town - open hwy - closed I tried to have the vents running when windows are open also mainly because I don't ever want that funky smell (obviously, change filters once a year)
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03-17-2011, 06:16 PM	#30
artar Private 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 09 MR E92 M3; 08 SGM 135i Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Closed - don't want to let the interior smell out.
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03-17-2011, 08:07 PM	#32
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	With an e90 the trick is to lower the drivers side rear window about 2-3 inches while the driver's window is all the way down. This way you get a nice steady breeze through the car with no buffeting. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
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03-17-2011, 08:31 PM	#33
OC3 Havin' a blast! 123 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	^(Srsly) that's actually a decent practical analysis of laminar versus turbulent airflow. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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03-17-2011, 08:53 PM	#34
AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	I feel like it's a distraction to my driving. Lol. And I can't hear the radio as well with them down.
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03-17-2011, 08:58 PM	#35
Definitive definitivecars.com 353 Rep 3,833 Posts Drives: Elsa - 2015 F80 M3 - YMB/SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [6.66] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	A lot of the time I have the, closed because I am having business phone calls. On any leisurely drive they are wide open and so is my exhaust!!!
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03-17-2011, 09:42 PM	#37
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 24981 Rep 22,266 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Closed 99% of the time. I may crack it 1/4 of an inch on occasion just to let in some air, but normally it is closed; I run the vent when it's cooler outside. Open windows results in more interior dust, and my OCD can't handle that. :P
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03-17-2011, 10:37 PM	#38
e90m3_6MT First Lieutenant 40 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2016 GT3 RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	usually to hear the sound but only between 5-25 degrees celsius __________________
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03-17-2011, 11:45 PM	#39
NeoTrunks Enlisted Member 6 Rep 47 Posts Drives: TBA Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Mine are rarely open unless the weather is really nice and I'm not on the interstate...otherwise, they stay close. __________________ The Past: '16 ATS-V, '14 S4, '12 Boss 302, '11.5 E92 M3, '10 EVO MR, '08 Corvette.
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03-18-2011, 03:55 AM	#41
Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	Its opened when I want to hear my intake __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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03-18-2011, 05:28 AM	#42
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03-18-2011, 07:22 AM	#43
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03-18-2011, 09:34 AM	#44
Georgeair Captain 80 Rep 803 Posts Drives: '08 Melbourne E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, MS iTrader: (2)	I have actually pulled the fuses for the windows so that they stay up always. It's a little more of a PITA opening and closing doors, but keeps the dust particles out. __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.
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