[M2PDX]

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.

[Albator_IIII]

You should put that rock on a ring.

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by KCuv

damn this blows. I see some pretty decent solutions for good looking mesh screens to put in the center part of the bumper opening..I wonder if getting another one to cut and fit in the 2 outside portions would work, as well?

I just bought a center grill protector from the Radiator Grill Store, I'm about to buy another one and just cut it to size and place in the sides where the AUX radiators are.
#peaceofmind #nostones

[KCuv]

Originally Posted by P0!ntBlank5436

I just bought a center grill protector from the Radiator Grill Store, I'm about to buy another one and just cut it to size and place in the sides where the AUX radiators are.
#peaceofmind #nostones

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

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by KCuv

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

The center grill is about the same height as the side AUX radiators, just not the same width. I think just one extra grill cover is more than enough to cut and place in the sides. Once I get my g87 I can take a picture and tell you for sure. Unfortunately, it's not coming until November, so I'm trying to stock up on all these forum complaint issues now haha

Edit: Looking at the bumper from online pictures, you may have to remove the bumper to access the side AUX areas ugh 😑

[DrJLag420]

November?!??!? Sheesh. At least shipping is ‘free’

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

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.

I actually pulled the trigger on the Mishimoto underbody panel. According to the Kies it fits the G87 now.

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/products/mishimoto-2021-bmw-g80-m3-skid-plate-engine-wrinkle-black

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by DrJLag420

November?!??!? Sheesh. At least shipping is ‘free’

Oh no I received the grill cover today. I meant my new 2024 G87 isn't coming until then hah

[DrJLag420]

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!

Edit: Or maybe I should wait for Zunsport 🤔

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by DrJLag420

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!

Edit: Or maybe I should wait for Zunsport 🤔

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.

[M2PDX]

Originally Posted by P0!ntBlank5436

I actually pulled the trigger on the Mishimoto underbody panel. According to the Kies it fits the G87 now.

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/products/mishimoto-2021-bmw-g80-m3-skid-plate-engine-wrinkle-black

Great insight fellow Bimmerposters.

I just ordered a 2nd RGS mesh plate for the side coolers, and the Mishimoto plate for the underside.

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Great insight fellow Bimmerposters.

I just ordered a 2nd RGS mesh plate for the side coolers, and the Mishimoto plate for the underside.

Good plan!! Let me know when you install the side grill covers if you find a way to install without removing the bumper.

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by Lappy

Fix it yourself, the aux cooler is like 300-350 dollars and you need some bmw coolant. Replacement is super easy and shouldnt take more than hour start to finish

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.

[M_Power Rob]

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.

[P0!ntBlank5436]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

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.

You make a good point. If I end up needing to remove the front bumper for the side grill covers, I might as well just use epoxy for mounting these.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

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.

Originally Posted by P0!ntBlank5436

You make a good point. If I end up needing to remove the front bumper for the side grill covers, I might as well just use epoxy for mounting these.

The proper way to do it is to take the bumper off and mount it from the inside. They also make stainless zip ties although I'm not sure what mounting points there are inside the bumper. But I'd rather just tie it down than use epoxy or screws.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Tag

The proper way to do it is to take the bumper off and mount it from the inside. They also make stainless zip ties although I'm not sure what mounting points there are inside the bumper. But I'd rather just tie it down than use epoxy or screws.

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.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

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.

They make stainless steel zip ties that don't have the problem you outlined.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Tag

They make stainless steel zip ties that don't have the problem you outlined.

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.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

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.

It's not like your ties would be some huge loops around the bumper. If there are proper mounting points, they would be small finger sized radius at most and you cut off the excess. The radiator and heat exchangers at each corner are not in direct contact with the bumper, they are inset and not anywhere near close enough to heat up or melt anything. I wouldn't think twice about using metal ties, just my 2¢.

[Rx-7ames]

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!

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

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!

Great to hear they're covering it as a good will repair. That's a dealership you come back to.