golf tee mod... can it harm the car?

Bimermanman · 04-14-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi all

I know this topic has been brought up plenty times. However, before I unplug my acurator, I just want to make sure.

1. Is there anyone who has done this mod and acutually harmed the car?

2. Even if I plug this back in before going into the dealership, would the dealership be able to find out that I had done this mod?

ChaneRZ · 04-14-2008, 10:17 PM

put a bb inside the vac line instead of pulling out the plug. no harm done.

thekurgan · 04-14-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimermanman

Hi all

I know this topic has been brought up plenty times. However, before I unplug my acurator, I just want to make sure.

1. Is there anyone who has done this mod and acutually harmed the car?

2. Even if I plug this back in before going into the dealership, would the dealership be able to find out that I had done this mod?

#1, no harm is done
#2, codes are stored, my dealership "replugged" my harness for me, thinking it just fell out accidentally.

Heat00 · 04-14-2008, 10:20 PM

unplugged the wire here, no harm yet

I already went for a 7,500 oil change, they did not see any code and did not plug the wire back in, don't think they even checked to be honest...

all aftermarket exhaust, including Dinan, eliminate the flap so I can't imagine it does any harm or how they can deny any warranty work for that

just my noob opinion.

battlehawk1025 · 04-14-2008, 10:26 PM

been in for several "visits" no problems here

thekurgan · 04-14-2008, 11:09 PM

I forgot to mention they were updating my iPod software and that's when they ran the check, for normal maintenance, they don't waste time looking for codes unless you tell them you have some issue.

BMW///Motorsport · 04-15-2008, 03:02 AM

left it unplugged for service and no one said a thing, and it was there twice in a week..

AlpineWeiss335 · 04-15-2008, 03:42 AM

I did the 'BB' mod. Used a 6mm BB i used to use for my Airsoft guns. Just shoved it in the hose and plugged the hose back in. Worked like a charm!

roozie2001 · 04-15-2008, 03:45 AM

i did the mod. low range it sounds great when your cruising, but in the higher rpm there not much difference. just a cool little mod. no problems at all so far

jeho · 06-18-2008, 02:57 AM

Was wondering if there would be a chance of SOMEHOW the vacuum hose sucking the 7/32 bearing method and messing with the turbos?

thekurgan · 06-18-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jho86

Was wondering if there would be a chance of SOMEHOW the vacuum hose sucking the 7/32 bearing method and messing with the turbos?

Why do people think the hose that connects this flap is also connected to the engine. It is NOT part of the engine vacuum, it's controlled by an independent servo unit located behind the taillight section. If it happens to become disconnected, engine vacuum will not be tapped. The servo is responsible for CLOSING the flap, its default position is open so if the hose disconnects, you will most likely burn out the servo unit.

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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 106 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	put a bb inside the vac line instead of pulling out the plug. no harm done. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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Heat00 Major 53 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	unplugged the wire here, no harm yet I already went for a 7,500 oil change, they did not see any code and did not plug the wire back in, don't think they even checked to be honest... all aftermarket exhaust, including Dinan, eliminate the flap so I can't imagine it does any harm or how they can deny any warranty work for that just my noob opinion. __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 45 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL iTrader: (4)	been in for several "visits" no problems here
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BMW///Motorsport First Lieutenant 6 Rep 382 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Venice, CA iTrader: (1)	left it unplugged for service and no one said a thing, and it was there twice in a week.. __________________ 2007 e92 335i / 6MT / ZSP / ZPP / Black Sapphire / JB+ / Vorsteiner Wheels / Brembo BBK / Borla Exhaust /
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AlpineWeiss335 New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 08' AW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I did the 'BB' mod. Used a 6mm BB i used to use for my Airsoft guns. Just shoved it in the hose and plugged the hose back in. Worked like a charm!
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roozie2001 Just some guy 52 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2008 White 335i sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	i did the mod. low range it sounds great when your cruising, but in the higher rpm there not much difference. just a cool little mod. no problems at all so far __________________ 2008 BMW 335i/Sedan/Alpine White/Terra/Steptronic/Premium Package/Sports package/Comfort Access/USB/Sirius
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jeho ig: jeffersonho 158 Rep 2,187 Posts Drives: E90M3.E36M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	Was wondering if there would be a chance of SOMEHOW the vacuum hose sucking the 7/32 bearing method and messing with the turbos? __________________ E36 M3 on TE37SL E90 M3 on TE37SL http://instagram.com/jeffersonho
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