[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by apez

You joke about this, but I have seen a couple of aftermarket carbon fiber skid plate/oil cooler protectors.

the aftermarket, both what is available and where it is priced, is a reflection of the owner's group desire and ability to pay. which is why i am always willing to push back on M tax pricing publicly when vendors will listen

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by xps

So did bmw start putting radiator mesh on the front radiators? Or was this always present?



This is frustrating that why wouldn't they have something on the oil cooler

The manual m2 comes with a mesh, the auto has a transmission cooler in front and doesn't have the mesh for whatever reason. You can buy the mesh from the dealer and put it on with some zip ties.

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by anthemavm

I ordered ZunSport on Monday and will be at my Home this Friday in California.

Where did you order from ? Direct?

[M2siast]

For reference, this is my oil cooler with 9,000 Km. I see some fins a little bent on the underside, on the left-hand side. It looks like the right-hand side of the picture was hit by the flash so there are strong reflections. I went skiing twice and the road up the mountain is covered in grit they throw down for traction.

Looks pretty good to me.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

Christ, this might as well be an ad for the oil skid plate. Just ordered the Mishimoto plate for the M2.
OP, please reach out to Mishimoto and have them send you one for free for all of the advertisement. I'm thinking they are going to get a bunch or orders within the next week. I'm legit going to email them telling them about this thread and that they should just send you one.

Very good idea and a very nice gesture man.

[sclui56]

The sad part is that these incidents are preventable to an extent had not been for the bean counters at BMW. Absence of protection is not even a styling cue IMHO.

Obviously it is up to us to fend for ourselves, the factory has been successful in placing the onus on the owners, so why would they pivot from that now, there’s no regulatory body forcing them to (look how vigorously the industry fought the airbag recalls where people actually died).

I think the population of G8x’s is rather small, and incidents like this won’t amount to a blip in the statistics. Unless there’s risk in loss of life or enough serious injuries as a result, I doubt the NHTSA would even investigate.

Meanwhile, owners of these vehicles will suffer, besides having to remedy with after-market parts, I would imagine our G’s will get rate adjusted by insurance carriers once they have enough loss experience to look back upon.

Move aside bean counters, I think it’s fair to say that most, if not all, of us would happily fork over a few more bills to BMW for a more “complete” package. We should be able to enjoy the G without thinking how to prevent starving the engine.

[Trogster]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

I contacted Mishimoto directly today and they said up to 12 weeks national back order. I don’t think Zunsports in stock either. Turner is $$ and also has some big holes. I think I would screw some mesh over those big ole holes

Ordered mine on Monday...scheduled to arrive tomorrow (Friday). Not bad from UK.

(But it does now appear it's out of stock)

https://www.zunsport.com/us/

[Tag]

After watching this I wouldn't get the Zunsport if that's what you're planinng on getting. It's nothing special, you can do this yourself with some aluminum grill mesh and just extend the end over to the two washer screws on either side and then use some self-tapping screws into the plastic around the perimeter of the oil cooler. You should be able to DIY for around $20~25 which is dirt cheap.

[DCC]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Tag provided the part number a page ago

do we have the part number and count for the screws that needs to install as well?

[DarkNight707]

Originally Posted by Trogster

Is this the rubber flap you're referencing....mounted just ahead of the oil cooler?

Does anyone has the part number for this rubber flap? I distroyed mine.!

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by sclui56

You are probably correct on the ZTK pack. However, on the G42 version, the factory didn't even see fit to install the plastic cover over the cooler like what we have (better than nothing).

I ordered my daughter's G42 last year this time and received the vehicle this April. We ordered the package NOT for the cooler but for the wheels/tires/stick-on fender lip, that's the only way to get what she wanted.

I actually thought the factory missed the protection piece when I first saw it. Ended up installing the Turner's plate. I picked up my G last Saturday and the Mish plate just arrived, good timing.

BTW, the Turner's plate is better built than the Mish, I don't mean just the thickness or material, I am a bit concerned with the 2x welded-on U-brackets on the Mish.

That’s a slick jack! What is that?

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Where did you order from ? Direct?

Yes. I also ordered the front screens after waiting 3 weeks for another vendor's screens. Ordered from ZunSport on Monday & they're arriving tomorrow.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by Tag

After watching this I wouldn't get the Zunsport if that's what you're planinng on getting. It's nothing special, you can do this yourself with some aluminum grill mesh and just extend the end over to the two washer screws on either side and then use some self-tapping screws into the plastic around the perimeter of the oil cooler. You should be able to DIY for around $20~25 which is dirt cheap.

The piece is a bit more substantial than some cheap aluminum mesh. But everyone is free to use whatever they like or continue to leave it open as well.

[sclui56]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

That’s a slick jack! What is that?

Repurposed lab table jack, fitted some rollers on the bottom and rubber pads on top. I used that when installing/removing skid plates on my offroad vehicles since I can't count on my daughter lending a third hand.

I used that jack to align the Turner's plate as it was heavier than the Mishimoto one.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by darknight707

does anyone has the part number for this rubber flap? I distroyed mine.!

Part number# 17219501845

[turnsignalslol]

Originally Posted by apez

You joke about this, but I have seen a couple of aftermarket carbon fiber skid plate/oil cooler protectors.

MFs will talk about weight savings this, weight savings that, yet be built like an M1 Abrams tank 💀

Sorry off topic

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by turnsignalslol

MFs will talk about weight savings this, weight savings that, yet be built like an M1 Abrams tank 💀

Sorry off topic

You have a point though. Everything adds weight, and every plastic part replaced with metal will make the car heavier.

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by M2siast

You have a point though. Everything adds weight, and every plastic part replaced with metal will make the car heavier.

Ok 1-2kilos more maybe and the motor does not die. Fair trade and not noticeable to most if not all drivers. The marginal weight gain not worthy of any debate lol.

[xps]

Update: Insurance says they are still running numbers and may need few more days. They said the current estimates don't tally to total loss but they may determine otherwise based on the salvage value of the car. They also seem to have no info on this model since it is 2024 and a rare model.

Now another concerning point they stated is the repair rep is recommending against the turbos replacement and is only recommending oil line flush. Kind of bummed out they are saying this. Can someone explain what can go wrong by not replacing the turbos and why?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by DSTR

Ok 1-2kilos more maybe and the motor does not die. Fair trade and not noticeable to most if not all drivers. The marginal weight gain not worthy of any debate lol.

And you’re adding it at the very bottom of the car which actually helps its center of gravity.

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by Tag

And you’re adding it at the very bottom of the car which actually helps its center of gravity.

DING! Smartest man on forum sets it straight

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by xps

Update: Insurance says they are still running numbers and may need few more days. They said the current estimates don't tally to total loss but they may determine otherwise based on the salvage value of the car. They also seem to have no info on this model since it is 2024 and a rare model.

Now another concerning point they stated is the repair rep is recommending against the turbos replacement and is only recommending oil line flush. Kind of bummed out they are saying this. Can someone explain what can go wrong by not replacing the turbos and why?

I would agree with their repair rep as a repair rep, and agree with the BMW service tech as a BMW service tech.

One believes the risk is very low of any damage having occurred to the turbo shaft.
The other One wants to ensure all rotating parts that the oil touched are replaced.

The BMW service tech would have to prove why it’s needed so insurance can pay for it.