A question about washing the M3

Boshhaab · 12-21-2007, 02:22 PM

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but..

The 2 air intake holes (I think thats what they are, or are they for cooling?) on either side of the powerdome on the bonnet, do they have to be sealed before washing the car?

Thanks for the info.

ilron · 12-21-2007, 02:38 PM

It is not necessary to cover the vents.

mofomat · 12-21-2007, 02:44 PM

One is a dummy anyway.

And the one that is functional is an intake, not a vent.

Voltigeur · 12-21-2007, 03:15 PM

Kein problem.

southlight · 12-21-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltigeur

Kein Problem.

Who understands that?

Best regards, south

jtown · 12-21-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Who understands that?

Best regards, south

Not me. Kind of a problem? Haha ... I kid.

Voltigeur · 12-21-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Who understands that?

Best regards, south

I always forget my capitalization auf Deutsch.

mit Kloster Scherneck Doppelbock Dunkel

ArtPE · 12-21-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mofomat

One is a dummy anyway.

And the one that is functional is an intake, not a vent.

actually it's a discharge...it relieves the pressure from the airbox and promotes flow thru it...so that way if the throttles are open/closed the additional/excess air is either diverted from escaping or allowed to flow out...

it's a slick design...the e46 m3 is similar...

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