V BRACE COVERS M240i

boost.m240 · 05-19-2022, 06:30 PM

Are there any red V brace covers for the G42 M240i?I wanna make my v brace red but cant find one

allfitat55 · 05-20-2022, 04:32 AM

You may want to consider wrapping them

SN1P3 · 05-21-2022, 04:29 PM

Did you program your grille to remain open?

Otherwise seems a bit pointless.

boost.m240 · 05-24-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SN1P3

Did you program your grille to remain open?

Otherwise seems a bit pointless.

There is a way to do that?????

allfitat55 · 05-24-2022, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by anouri

There is a way to do that?????

We would have to wait for Bimmercode and the rest of them to work the code out. Unless the G20 guys have worked it out in expert mode since they have active shutters behind as well on some of the models.

Rdurty2 · 05-25-2022, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by allfitat55

We would have to wait for Bimmercode and the rest of them to work the code out. Unless the G20 guys have worked it out in expert mode since they have active shutters behind as well on some of the models.

I was looking through g20 forums to see if they figured it out and it’s unfortunately a no at this point. So nothing in BimmerCode will disable them even for the 3 series.

tubingchamp · 07-12-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by quietm240

Are there any red V brace covers for the G42 M240i?I wanna make my v brace red but cant find one

Did you have any luck with this? I was thinking of wrapping it, but was a bit concerned about the vinyl disintegrating...

burkhacs · 07-13-2022, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by quietm240

There is a way to do that?????

Just have your AC set to max all the time

MarkFine · 07-19-2022, 01:50 AM

If you place vehicle in Sports plus it opens the grille. Even from cold start.

boost.m240 · 10-01-2022, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkFine

If you place vehicle in Sports plus it opens the grille. Even from cold start.

False. Tried this several times. Still looking for a way to keep this grille open... Wondering if its possible to somehow unplug it?

CaliGuy · 11-11-2022, 08:25 PM

Just ordered this... Lets see how it works.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

ZuerstBMW · 12-29-2022, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

Just ordered this... Lets see how it works.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

Please keep us posted on how it works out. Thank you

PNTDG42 · 12-29-2022, 03:54 PM

is there any reason you could not just paint that, or vinyl wrap it? I feel like I must be missing a complication?

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Originally Posted by tubingchamp

Did you have any luck with this? I was thinking of wrapping it, but was a bit concerned about the vinyl disintegrating...

What am I missing here? What is happening in there that would disintegrate vinyl?

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Originally Posted by quietm240

Wondering if its possible to somehow unplug it?

Of course you can. There is no reason that the grill motor or solenoid would be one with the chassis/body harness. The part has to be replaceable in the event of collision etc. Without even looking, there is basically zero doubt that you could unplug it. But what you will only find out by trying it, is if will stay open when unplugged, or if it will cause a trouble code.

Rdurty2 · 12-29-2022, 04:56 PM

Unplugging will cause a error on the dash

boost.m240 · 03-24-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliGuy

Just ordered this... Lets see how it works.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US

update with pics?

ap2x · 08-26-2023, 11:57 AM

Curious if anybody has tried this yet?

Vudumonkey25 · 08-26-2023, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ap2x

Curious if anybody has tried this yet?

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2011259

Yep, here's a thread on it

ap2x · 08-26-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2011259

Yep, here's a thread on it

Thank you. Looks good

MPR · 08-27-2023, 05:26 PM

I stopped to pick up lunch yesterday and from inside the store I saw my grills were open. Prior to powering off I was in Sport Plus with AC off. I guess it's based on maybe engine temp alone or a combination of engine temp and driving mode?

ap2x · 09-10-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

I stopped to pick up lunch yesterday and from inside the store I saw my grills were open. Prior to powering off I was in Sport Plus with AC off. I guess it's based on maybe engine temp alone or a combination of engine temp and driving mode?

I believe its based on engine temp. When I drive hard and park I see the grille stay open for a bit usually like a minute after turning the car off. If I go on a short drive in sport+ and park driving lightly I don't see them open after I park

MPR · 09-10-2023, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ap2x

I believe its based on engine temp. When I drive hard and park I see the grille stay open for a bit usually like a minute after turning the car off. If I go on a short drive in sport+ and park driving lightly I don't see them open after I park

Agreed, I recall reading various thoughts on when the grills open:

AC on max + Sports Plus
Sports Plus and engine temp

I am now wondering if they would open for any drive mode, solely based on temp

ap2x · 09-10-2023, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

Agreed, I recall reading various thoughts on when the grills open:

AC on max + Sports Plus
Sports Plus and engine temp

I am now wondering if they would open for any drive mode, solely based on temp

I think they will, I’ll test that next time I drive if I remember

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