09-15-2023, 10:44 AM | #23 |
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Just installed protection step 1 from the "Radiator Grill Store."
But .... they need to design them for the two side coolers. Thinking of a CF Chinese option for the underside. It's $523. Mishimoto makes a steel version, but it's for the G80, so I'm not sure it would fit. Last edited by M2PDX; 09-15-2023 at 10:56 AM.. |
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You should put that rock on a ring.
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09-15-2023, 10:46 AM | #26 |
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this is exactly what I was thinking - you think the single center one is enough of the mesh material to make 2 that fit? if thats the case ill order 2 instead of 1 now
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09-15-2023, 10:49 AM | #27 | |
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Edit: Looking at the bumper from online pictures, you may have to remove the bumper to access the side AUX areas ugh 😑 |
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09-15-2023, 10:59 AM | #31 |
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Hah. Cool. I read that too fast. My M2 is on its way to the dealer. I guess I’ll buy that grill mesh. Got Zunsport for my Cayman, Spyder, and M240. Hope RGS is a quality product like Zunsport produce. Cheers!
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09-15-2023, 11:03 AM | #32 |
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Haha all good! 😅 Nice!!! It's not a bad idea, it's cheap insurance. Only thing, is RGS uses zip ties, but their product looks and feels like solid build quality.
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I just ordered a 2nd RGS mesh plate for the side coolers, and the Mishimoto plate for the underside. |
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09-15-2023, 11:19 AM | #35 |
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Coolant refill will require a vacuum filling system and potential use of ISTA (although the '3 push' diagnostic mode may be all that is needed to run the purge mode) to properly purge all air from the system, though, as is the case with some Nxx and all Bxx (and related Sxx) BMW engines.
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Here are my 2 cents...zip ties? Thats the best one could design? With the heat from the motor and one's weather conditions (wont be a good option for weather here in S Florida), how long till the zip ties fail and what happens to the covers when they fail while driving? If investing in the cover, I would go the route of of the product that does not require zip ties.
I would also lay caution to make sure the covers dont impede on the necessary air flow. |
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Zip ties in our climate do not last long outdoors. They dry up, become brittle and break. The addition of the proximity to the motor (heat) would just add to the deterioration of the zip ties. |
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Yeah but metal zipped around "plastic" bumper material is also a bad recipe. I know some will have no issues usingbeither but if I am going to make any customization or fabrication such as this, I would be spending the little exptra to have it fabricated for proper installation. I know the M2 is not a supercar, but its is for most a $70,000 plus investment (for a number of people, they have $80k - $90k plus in their cars) and why use a 79 cent part to make a half-assed improvement. |
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09-15-2023, 01:30 PM | #43 |
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Update: My insurance company was very informative. They said that a claim of this nature would not be comprehensive and it would result in increased premiums. Not worth it.
I have no doubt that this will happen to more people. It's pretty obvious. Your experience may vary from mine. My service advisor, service manager, and myself, had a long conversation about potential design flaws of the protection on the M2. My service manager has decided to do a one time good-will repair. That means I will have to come up with a solution so this doesn't happen again. I appreciate all the input and comments here in this thread. This is a great community. I thank you all! |
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