Removing fake hood vent

meko · 07-09-2012, 10:40 PM

I removed the rubber passenger side hood vent, the part inside the engine bay to vent the engine compartment. Just for the summer months, but I was curious if anyone else has done this. It lets out some serious heat.

///M Ryder · 07-09-2012, 10:46 PM

Sounds like a good idea but the heavy rain will be the issue. The driver's side just runs through the intake....no water issue. Keep us posted............Phil

tibra1 · 07-09-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Sounds like a good idea but the heavy rain will be the issue. The driver's side just runs through the intake....no water issue. Keep us posted............Phil

^THIS

IDK why people think they know more than the engineers who built this car..the minimal amount of heat you let out thru the secondary vent is not worth the risk of having water get to the engine or any electricals

smmmurf · 07-09-2012, 10:53 PM

agree, people run on the track in 100 degrees with the hood vent in place. in street driving there is absolutely no benefit at all

glockperfect · 07-09-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Sounds like a good idea but the heavy rain will be the issue. The driver's side just runs through the intake....no water issue. Keep us posted............Phil

^THIS

IDK why people think they know more than the engineers who built this car..the minimal amount of heat you let out thru the secondary vent is not worth the risk of having water get to the engine or any electricals

When in doubt, defer to Bavarian Motor Works.

KJ · 07-09-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

^THIS

IDK why people think they know more than the engineers who built this car..the minimal amount of heat you let out thru the secondary vent is not worth the risk of having water get to the engine or any electricals

+1,000,000

pedrobot · 07-09-2012, 11:27 PM

weight reduction

Stealth ///M · 07-10-2012, 01:08 AM

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weight reduction

Free post?

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 01:35 AM

I can't figure out what everyone's bitching about. I removed mine. Excess heat in engine bay doesn't seem like the best thing to me. Why not cut a hole in the hood to vent it? Oh wait a minute.... there's already a (covered) vent!? Ding ding ding.

FYI... I've driven in the rain. Washed my car. And guess what? The sky didn't fall. There's not even any water spots anywhere in there. Basically the water is just falling down the side of the block and out. No biggie.

Another FYI... the damn thing has a cutout for water to drain through ANYWAY. Or maybe you all missed that.

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

^THIS

IDK why people think they know more than the engineers who built this car..the minimal amount of heat you let out thru the secondary vent is not worth the risk of having water get to the engine or any electricals

You're absolutely correct. Let's go ahead and do without:

-Aftermarket exhaust systems
-SC's
-Aftermarket suspensions
-Aftermarket angel eye bulbs
-Putting an actual full size spare in the trunk
-BBS wheels
-Tunes
-etc. etc. etc.

tibra1 · 07-10-2012, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

You're absolutely correct. Let's go ahead and do without:

-Aftermarket exhaust systems
-SC's
-Aftermarket suspensions
-Aftermarket angel eye bulbs
-Putting an actual full size spare in the trunk
-BBS wheels
-Tunes
-etc. etc. etc.

Dumb comparision..removing a piece of rubber that has the potential to cause more damage than good and adds little to no cooling should not be considered in the same list you have here..

tibra1 · 07-10-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

I can't figure out what everyone's bitching about. I removed mine. Excess heat in engine bay doesn't seem like the best thing to me. Why not cut a hole in the hood to vent it? Oh wait a minute.... there's already a (covered) vent!? Ding ding ding.

FYI... I've driven in the rain. Washed my car. And guess what? The sky didn't fall. There's not even any water spots anywhere in there. Basically the water is just falling down the side of the block and out. No biggie.

Another FYI... the damn thing has a cutout for water to drain through ANYWAY. Or maybe you all missed that.

Oh I guess since you removed and butchered yours it okay

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Touche!

Fixed

But on a serious note. How is removing a piece of rubber more harmful than re-tuning the electronics and valve timing??

You asked why people think they are smarter than the engineers who designed the car. I argue that that list is quite long as I've demonstrated.

tibra1 · 07-10-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Fixed

But on a serious note. How is removing a piece of rubber more harmful than re-tuning the electronics and valve timing??

You asked why people think they are smarter than the engineers who designed the car. I argue that that list is quite long as I've demonstrated.

Dude you said it yourself..I dont want water running down the side of my engine block...EVER/

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Oh I guess since you removed and butchered yours it okay

Butchered? The thing pops right out. Or didn't you know?

What generally makes something ok is actually doing something and then speaking from experience.

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Dude you said it yourself..I dont want water running down the side of my engine block...EVER/

THERE'S A SLIT IN THE "COVER" THAT ALLOWS WATER TO DO JUST THAT ANYWAY.

Hello... is this thing on?

tibra1 · 07-10-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Butchered? The thing pops right out. Or didn't you know?

What generally makes something ok is actually doing something and then speaking from experience.

Once again your post focuses on the most insignifcant..I think the thread speaks for itself on the consensus to do this..I have had many mods over the yrs..but I dont do things without thinking them through

This is not a mod for me..but do enjoy

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Once again your post focuses on the most insignifcant..

I'm simply addressing your questions

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Originally Posted by tibra1

I think the thread speaks for itself on the consensus to do this..I have had many mods over the yrs..but I dont do things without thinking them through

This is not a mod for me..but do enjoy

I don't do things without thinking them through either. A little water isn't going to hurt the engine. (psst.. it's already getting in there.. I'm not going to do the big red word thing again). People have been steam cleaning engine bays for awhile now.

But riff raff brother... I will definitely enjoy!

pbonsalb · 07-10-2012, 06:24 AM

I don't see what harm could occur from rain. It fills up with water and drips in now. At least it is supposed to. Mine was clogged up with debris as I discovered while washing the car recently, and was not draining.

jamze132 · 07-10-2012, 06:34 AM

Not sure BMW wanted rain water to cool their engines. LOL

pedrobot · 07-10-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth ///M

Free post?

Sarcasm.

luis_m3 · 07-10-2012, 07:57 AM

I can see Dark_M3 getting banned soon.

Tibra1, well, under Jason's Law you fall under the "instigator" category. Therefore, BOTH BANNED!!!

This thread is just too funny.

To the OP, I personally don't care what you do with your car... you can take the entire hood off for all I care. But to be honest with you, I truly do not see any real benefits from this.

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smmmurf Colonel 310 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	agree, people run on the track in 100 degrees with the hood vent in place. in street driving there is absolutely no benefit at all
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DARK_M3 Banned 107 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3)	I can't figure out what everyone's bitching about. I removed mine. Excess heat in engine bay doesn't seem like the best thing to me. Why not cut a hole in the hood to vent it? Oh wait a minute.... there's already a (covered) vent!? Ding ding ding. FYI... I've driven in the rain. Washed my car. And guess what? The sky didn't fall. There's not even any water spots anywhere in there. Basically the water is just falling down the side of the block and out. No biggie. Another FYI... the damn thing has a cutout for water to drain through ANYWAY. Or maybe you all missed that. Last edited by DARK_M3; 07-10-2012 at 01:40 AM..
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I can see Dark_M3 getting banned soon. Tibra1, well, under Jason's Law you fall under the "instigator" category. Therefore, BOTH BANNED!!! This thread is just too funny. To the OP, I personally don't care what you do with your car... you can take the entire hood off for all I care. But to be honest with you, I truly do not see any real benefits from this.
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