Can your finger get stuck in the seatbelt butler?

Rupes · 05-03-2014, 06:05 PM

My kid is always fascinated when the little door pops open and the arm extends out to hand the seatbelt to the front seat passenger. He always puts his finger dangerously close to the closing door though and am curious if anyone has discovered (the hard way) if your finger could get trapped in there when the arm retracts and the door closes?

///WeissBisBlau · 05-03-2014, 06:24 PM

Um...maybe?

I guess it could happen. Those things aren't the sturdiest items ever engineered by zee Germans, so I'd be more concerned about your kid breaking it than it hurting him. Of all the things on my M, that's the thing I LEAST expect to make it, long-term.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-03-2014, 06:27 PM

Other things than finger too !

///WeissBisBlau · 05-03-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Other things than finger too !

That's a different website, altogether, Belgium!

Rupes · 05-03-2014, 06:38 PM

As long as it's not like the automatic Bentley doors, I guess it should be ok. I'd post a picture for those that are unaware, but a quick search for "Bentley crushed finger" will give you an idea of my concerns. It's a bit grotesque so I'm not posting it

///WeissBisBlau · 05-03-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupes

As long as it's not like the automatic Bentley doors, I guess it should be ok. I'd post a picture for those that are unaware, but a quick search for "Bentley crushed finger" will give you an idea of my concerns. It's a bit grotesque so I'm not posting it

Yikes! Yeah, I'm OK not seeing anything like that, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that this thing does anywhere near the damage that a Bentley door could do. Now I'm curious, though. I'm going to have to go find out if there is any kind of "anti-crush" feature for James.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-03-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ///WeissBlitz76

That's a different website, altogether, Belgium!

Not so sure about "That's a different website " altohether WeissBlitz76 ! >

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=320909
Curious to see your eyes now ,and it's more than a finger like i said above and that on 209 pages !

And i'm also curious to read your reply !

MKE_M3 · 05-03-2014, 07:55 PM

They "break away" under modest resistance and can easily be replaced. Used to happen to mine all the time when I had an E92.

Vic311 · 05-03-2014, 09:13 PM

I never like sticking my finger in a butler.

MikeD · 05-03-2014, 11:30 PM

Don't ask me to pull your finger after.

MikeD · 05-04-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Other things than finger too !

Please elaborate

1MOREMOD · 05-04-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

I never like sticking my finger in a butler.

What type of lube does the butler require? I had an e90.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-04-2014, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeD

Please elaborate

See link above in > "# 7 " <

Someone? · 05-04-2014, 08:43 AM

Keep M, ditch kids.

Amirsm3 · 05-04-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

What type of lube does the butler require? I had an e90.

Grey Poupon. Butler's are fancy.

roastbeef · 05-04-2014, 10:02 AM

I guess your kid will find out.

deletedelete · 05-04-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

I guess your kid will find out.

s85e90 · 05-04-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

I guess your kid will find out.

and that's how they learn to not do it again.

I'm not even sure this post is serious, but I for one don't like soft-close doors. OP mentions Bentley, but any car with soft close doors will break a finger or worse.

Vic311 · 05-04-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

What type of lube does the butler require? I had an e90.

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Grey Poupon. Butler's are fancy.

Yep, those butlers can be very fancy. Probably a good idea to use a white glove as well.

1MOREMOD · 05-04-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

Yep, those butlers can be very fancy. Probably a good idea to use a white glove as well.

Good call, less clean up. Safety glasses also are a good idea.

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