Do you drive on a daily basis with your Cowl off?

dlbrooks18 · 03-30-2012, 06:36 PM

Just curious how many are doing this, I know you can here the engine/turbos more, and the ECU box is weather proof I think?..

JB335 · 03-30-2012, 06:38 PM

Nope

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-30-2012, 06:41 PM

Water is prone to drip on the turbo's and exhaust which can crack if it rains and other areas of the engine. Not worth it IMO.

E90SoFlo · 03-30-2012, 06:52 PM

no

davidkotok · 03-30-2012, 06:58 PM

you should do a cost/benefit analysis and answer this absurd question yourself.

nitehawk · 03-30-2012, 07:01 PM

no...only when in the middle of changing something out....the added cabin nnoise doesnt even sound good imo...dont do it

Fundahl · 03-30-2012, 07:27 PM

I do, and no, it isn't dangerous.

Slow_335i · 03-30-2012, 07:36 PM

No, because I want my cabin air filter.

Beemw335 · 03-30-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow_335i

No, because I want my cabin air filter.

You can still put it on without the cowl. Just use the top screws

Zebra99 · 03-30-2012, 07:51 PM

The engine noise without the cowl sounds terrible IMO. It's like extra knock noise....

But whatever it's your car dude.

nitehawk · 03-30-2012, 08:05 PM

^ agreed.

soulja620 · 03-30-2012, 08:37 PM

ive been without a cowl for almost a year.

With DCI, tune, and BOV the engine is music to my ears =)

Ac blows colder, my oil temps are cooler, and the intakes breath in cooler air...

jus sayin

Brey335i · 03-30-2012, 08:54 PM

Open your hood immediately after heavy rain and report back. I didn't like what I saw.

themyst · 03-30-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulja620

ive been without a cowl for almost a year.

With DCI, tune, and BOV the engine is music to my ears =)

Ac blows colder, my oil temps are cooler, and the intakes breath in cooler air...

jus sayin

Well, you're in Phoenix, I doubt you see much rain over in your part of the country. Wouldn't want to do that in NYC with rain, sleet and snow.

Zebra99 · 03-30-2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themyst

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulja620

ive been without a cowl for almost a year.

With DCI, tune, and BOV the engine is music to my ears =)

Ac blows colder, my oil temps are cooler, and the intakes breath in cooler air...

jus sayin

Well, you're in Phoenix, I doubt you see much rain over in your part of the country. Wouldn't want to do that in NYC with rain, sleet and snow.

Or in Ontario for that matter.

GmoBmw · 03-30-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nitehawk

no...only when in the middle of changing something out....the added cabin nnoise doesnt even sound good imo...dont do it

This.

brakeboost · 03-30-2012, 09:31 PM

I've had mine off for months. Even been through car washes ect.

MilehighM3 · 03-30-2012, 11:34 PM

With out the cowling water drains down into the blower motor and from there straight on to the passengers floor board. Not to mention looks pretty trashy when some one wants to look under your hood. Then again so do dci in any shape or form, and meth pumps/lines...

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03-30-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Do you drive on a daily basis with your Cowl off? Just curious how many are doing this, I know you can here the engine/turbos more, and the ECU box is weather proof I think?.. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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03-30-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
JB335 Banned 33 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [7.60]	Nope
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Water is prone to drip on the turbo's and exhaust which can crack if it rains and other areas of the engine. Not worth it IMO.
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E90SoFlo Banned 196 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	no
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davidkotok Lieutenant 17 Rep 408 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ny/dc iTrader: (3)	you should do a cost/benefit analysis and answer this absurd question yourself.
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nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	no...only when in the middle of changing something out....the added cabin nnoise doesnt even sound good imo...dont do it
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Fundahl Captain 8 Rep 704 Posts Drives: VO 1M, 300zx TT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (0)	I do, and no, it isn't dangerous.
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 186 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	No, because I want my cabin air filter. __________________
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	The engine noise without the cowl sounds terrible IMO. It's like extra knock noise.... But whatever it's your car dude.
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nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	^ agreed.
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03-30-2012, 08:37 PM	#12
soulja620 Cpl D 38 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (8)	ive been without a cowl for almost a year. With DCI, tune, and BOV the engine is music to my ears =) Ac blows colder, my oil temps are cooler, and the intakes breath in cooler air... jus sayin __________________ 07 AW e90 335 :jb4/dci/ic/meth= 12.2 @116 :jb4/dci/ic/meth/RaceGas/Slicks/gutted = Broken ET BOARD! 88- Mitsubishi Starion Turbo- Built~My feedback~ http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/i...0&fromsearch=1
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Open your hood immediately after heavy rain and report back. I didn't like what I saw.
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03-30-2012, 09:31 PM	#17
brakeboost Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: springfield, mo iTrader: (1)	I've had mine off for months. Even been through car washes ect.
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MilehighM3 Brigadier General 915 Rep 3,456 Posts Drives: Harrop E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (14) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [6.50]	With out the cowling water drains down into the blower motor and from there straight on to the passengers floor board. Not to mention looks pretty trashy when some one wants to look under your hood. Then again so do dci in any shape or form, and meth pumps/lines...
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