News about vent holes

Romo · 05-24-2007, 01:48 AM

I was yesterday in Garching, R&D place for BMW ///M
I had the oportunity to see the E92 M3 IRL, I smelled it, and I have taken a seat in it

Wat a beautifull day it was, I must confess, I did hear it`s engine running, just incredible!!
Now for the vent holes in the hood;
The one on the right is non functional, just for cosmetic reasons. The one on the left is used to suck extra air into the engine. This had to be done because at high RPM there wasn`t enough air pressure available. At 8400RPM the engine needs 400 liter air/minute.
I also asked about the power dome; Yes it is becouse off the airbox acording to BMW people.

m_bazeepaymon · 05-24-2007, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romo

I was yesterday in Garching, R&D place for BMW ///M
I had the oportunity to see the E92 M3 IRL, I smelled it, and I have taken a seat in it

Wat a beautifull day it was, I must confess, I did hear it`s engine running, just incredible!!
Now for the vent holes in the hood;
The one on the right is non functional, just for cosmetic reasons. The one on the left is used to suck extra air into the engine. This had to be done because at high RPM there wasn`t enough air pressure available. At 8400RPM the engine needs 400 liter air/minute.
I also asked about the power dome; Yes it is becouse off the airbox acording to BMW people.

thank you for the post Romo... I needed the news from the long bore of no news up here lol

ksfrogman · 05-24-2007, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romo

The one on the right is non functional, just for cosmetic reasons. The one on the left is used to suck extra air into the engine. This had to be done because at high RPM there wasn`t enough air pressure available. At 8400RPM the engine needs 400 liter air/minute.
I also asked about the power dome; Yes it is becouse off the airbox acording to BMW people.

Here it is:

swamp2 · 05-24-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romo

I was yesterday in Garching, R&D place for BMW ///M
I had the oportunity to see the E92 M3 IRL, I smelled it, and I have taken a seat in it

Wat a beautifull day it was, I must confess, I did hear it`s engine running, just incredible!!
Now for the vent holes in the hood;
The one on the right is non functional, just for cosmetic reasons. The one on the left is used to suck extra air into the engine. This had to be done because at high RPM there wasn`t enough air pressure available. At 8400RPM the engine needs 400 liter air/minute.
I also asked about the power dome; Yes it is becouse off the airbox acording to BMW people.

Cool, you lucky fellow! However, as shown in the pic in the previous post the "news" about the vent holes is very old.

Romo · 05-24-2007, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Cool, you lucky fellow! However, as shown in the pic in the previous post the "news" about the vent holes is very old.

True, but now it`s fore sure................

Still a verry good day overthere in Garching

esquire · 05-24-2007, 02:36 AM

i'll tell you what i DON'T see in that picture... a DIPSTICK. is it too much to ask for both a dipstick and an electronic oil level monitor?

jtown · 05-24-2007, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by esquire

i'll tell you what i DON'T see in that picture... a DIPSTICK. is it too much to ask for both a dipstick and an electronic oil level monitor?

Seriously.

jworms · 05-24-2007, 02:44 AM

i look forward to seeing how the aftermarket will come up with a better intake system than that.

i can't wait to see this thing in action when it finally comes out.

Romo · 05-24-2007, 03:17 AM

Forgotten;
1 At idle speed the engine is running smoooooooooooooooth, you can barly hear it.
2 Clutch is verry light compared to a E46 M3 MT
3 Gear lever is verry short, must I like it that way, the old one was far more bigger.
4 Best exterior/interior I have seen; Silvertone and Fox red leather ( Looks like Terra on the sedan), just awesome IMO

The CSL · 05-24-2007, 05:12 AM

I would love to see that drab engine bay spritzed up with a CAI. Just think what this beast could put out if it had two Air intakes. Go on BMW, get rid of the water reservoir and put another intake on it...

M2002 · 05-24-2007, 05:12 AM

Your one lucky bastard ROMA.:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

Romo · 05-24-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M2002

Your one lucky bastard ROMA.:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

I know

:rocks:

I enjoyed every seccond off it....................................

E90Fleet · 05-24-2007, 05:36 AM

Just for correctness

The info about the bonnet intake and how much air it takes was already on BMW.com's very first M3 pages quite some time ago

E90Fleet · 05-24-2007, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esquire

i'll tell you what i DON'T see in that picture... a DIPSTICK. is it too much to ask for both a dipstick and an electronic oil level monitor?

No dipstick

Just like with the M5, even if they wanted to add one, the oil system design wouldnt give acurate readings on a dipstick

T Bone · 05-24-2007, 10:44 AM

I would have infinite respect for BMW M if they put in an oldschool Hood Scoop on the M3....FUGLY as hell but dang it would be funny as hell too.

ROOARRRR!!!

Markus03 · 05-24-2007, 05:38 PM

what, no PICS?!!!!!

skierman64 · 05-24-2007, 08:04 PM

Dipstick, we don't need no sticking dipstick.

All the dipsticks will be driving the other cars trying to challenge the M3 at every stoplight.

MisterBMW · 05-24-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romo

I was yesterday in Garching, R&D place for BMW ///M
I had the oportunity to see the E92 M3 IRL, I smelled it, and I have taken a seat in it

Oh...shud up !

You re making everyone jealous

LandShark · 05-29-2007, 12:28 PM

mofomat · 05-29-2007, 01:21 PM

I'm being pedantic here but the hole in the bonnet is not a vent. It's an intake. A vent is something which expels air (or likewise), whereas this is an intake.

Romo · 05-29-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mofomat

I'm being pedantic here but the hole in the bonnet is not a vent. It's an intake. A vent is something which expels air (or likewise), whereas this is an intake.

Helemaal gelijk

That`s correct

About pictures in Garching; that was obviously strictly forbidden

mofomat · 05-29-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Romo

Helemaal gelijk

I just had to put that in an online translator! I don't speak a word of Dutch.

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jworms Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 99 E36 M3, 07 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	i look forward to seeing how the aftermarket will come up with a better intake system than that. i can't wait to see this thing in action when it finally comes out. __________________ 1999 Estoril M3 5Spd 1/4 mile: 13.343@104.22mph; 8.61 in 1/8; 2.040 60' Best 1/8 mile: 8.32@83.05mph; 1.813 60' Current dyno numbers: 242rwhp 232rwtq
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Romo Lieutenant Colonel 1756 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: GR Yaris GT4RS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Forgotten; 1 At idle speed the engine is running smoooooooooooooooth, you can barly hear it. 2 Clutch is verry light compared to a E46 M3 MT 3 Gear lever is verry short, must I like it that way, the old one was far more bigger. 4 Best exterior/interior I have seen; Silvertone and Fox red leather ( Looks like Terra on the sedan), just awesome IMO Last edited by Romo; 05-24-2007 at 03:46 AM..
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The CSL For the love of ///M3 19 Rep 660 Posts Drives: Peugeot 306 XSI 16v Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth, UK iTrader: (0)	I would love to see that drab engine bay spritzed up with a CAI. Just think what this beast could put out if it had two Air intakes. Go on BMW, get rid of the water reservoir and put another intake on it... __________________ www.themotorforum.co.uk
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Just for correctness The info about the bonnet intake and how much air it takes was already on BMW.com's very first M3 pages quite some time ago __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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mofomat Colonel 792 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: Audi R8 V10, BMW 330e Touring Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maastricht, NL iTrader: (0)	I'm being pedantic here but the hole in the bonnet is not a vent. It's an intake. A vent is something which expels air (or likewise), whereas this is an intake.
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