What's under the felt?

matthewk · 06-26-2011, 09:36 PM

Sorry if this has been asked and answered, the search returned no results.

What is under these felt covers that hang down under the front bumper. (see attached picture) Anything that's going to be expensive to fix if they get hit?

Krozi · 06-26-2011, 09:49 PM

Nope just space lol

matthewk · 06-26-2011, 10:26 PM

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Nope just space lol

It looks horrible, why one earth did they put that there? Lines would have been much cleaner if it was just flat as opposed to that hanging lump of felt.

Krozi · 06-26-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewk

It looks horrible, why one earth did they put that there? Lines would have been much cleaner if it was just flat as opposed to that hanging lump of felt.

Idk my bff jill

SenorFunkyPants · 06-27-2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewk

It looks horrible, why one earth did they put that there?

Helps control the airflow underneath the car while remaining pliable enough to withstand contact with the ground and cheap to replace if damaged.

SchnellM3 · 06-27-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewk

It looks horrible, why one earth did they put that there? Lines would have been much cleaner if it was just flat as opposed to that hanging lump of felt.

Get a lip to cover it up.

On a side not would you first rather scrape the felt or scrape the bottom of the bumper? At least the felt gives you some type of buffer....

sameh · 06-27-2011, 08:08 AM

I'm always amazed with some of you guys who pay attention to stuff like that. Like that other guy who posted about a month ago a picture of the thermometer in the compartment right above this felt I'm not criticizing, I think it's good to be observant, nevertheless AMAZED.

SchnellM3 · 06-27-2011, 11:31 AM

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I'm always amazed with some of you guys who pay attention to stuff like that. Like that other guy who posted about a month ago a picture of the thermometer in the compartment right above this felt I'm not criticizing, I think it's good to be observant, nevertheless AMAZED.

We just like to know the ins and outs of everything. IMO you can never learn enough. A little slogan that I always liked from flying was "A good pilot is always learning"

m3keash · 06-27-2011, 11:41 AM

If you live in a hilly area with steep driveways you will appreciate the felt. It's saved my bumper a couple of times already.

swhat · 06-27-2011, 12:47 PM

there is actually some stuff under those. I ran over a blown out truck tire and apparently, it tore those felt air diffuser off along with oil cooler.

Legion5 · 06-27-2011, 12:53 PM

Simply put it reduces drag without reducing ground clearance.

matthewk · 06-27-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I'm always amazed with some of you guys who pay attention to stuff like that. Like that other guy who posted about a month ago a picture of the thermometer in the compartment right above this felt I'm not criticizing, I think it's good to be observant, nevertheless AMAZED.

I was just curious what was under there that they "felt" was the only protection for.. Just adding up the $$$$ in my head ...

SchnellM3 · 06-27-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewk

I was just curious what was under there that they "felt" was the only protection for.. Just adding up the $$$$ in my head ...

I see what you did there....

kmarei · 06-27-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

Simply put it reduces drag without reducing ground clearance.

especially once you've worn it down over many kurbs

Mjolnir · 06-27-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I'm always amazed with some of you guys who pay attention to stuff like that. Like that other guy who posted about a month ago a picture of the thermometer in the compartment right above this felt I'm not criticizing, I think it's good to be observant, nevertheless AMAZED.

Wasn't he the same guy who wondered why they would put a thermometer out front when the wind chill would cause the reading to be low? That was hilarious.

cloud8r · 06-27-2011, 08:26 PM

It's a functional front spoiler and part of the overall aerodynamics of the car. It's felt and under the cosmetics so that it's cheaper to replace when scratched. And because it's placed closer to the front wheels it doesn't extend as close to the ground when the car's at an angle as it would if it were at the tip of the front bumper.

PhillyNate · 06-27-2011, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys. That's what I'm slightly scraping on my driveway. Nice to know there's not really anything under there.

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m3keash Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E93, JB/Bamboo, Adv.1 8.3 20s Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	If you live in a hilly area with steep driveways you will appreciate the felt. It's saved my bumper a couple of times already. __________________ JB, Bamboo, every option, 20" Adv.1
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swhat Captain 127 Rep 628 Posts Drives: '11 MW E92 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (1)	there is actually some stuff under those. I ran over a blown out truck tire and apparently, it tore those felt air diffuser off along with oil cooler.
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Legion5 Major 175 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Simply put it reduces drag without reducing ground clearance. __________________ Clean cars are happy cars! CANON PHOTOGRAPHER
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cloud8r Member BMW CCA Los Angeles 32 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 GC Comp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M4 [0.00]	It's a functional front spoiler and part of the overall aerodynamics of the car. It's felt and under the cosmetics so that it's cheaper to replace when scratched. And because it's placed closer to the front wheels it doesn't extend as close to the ground when the car's at an angle as it would if it were at the tip of the front bumper. __________________ Current Rides: 2022 ///M8 GC Comp Much enjoyed: 2018 ///M4 ZCP \|\| 2014 ///M5 ZCP \|\| 2011.5 ///M3 Sedan \|\| 2007 ///M Coupe \|\| 2008 550i Sport \|\| 2006 ///M3 ZCP \|\| 2008 X3 3.0si \|\| 2006 325i \|\| 2003 Z4 3.0 Roadster \|\| 2003 330ci \|\| 2002 325i
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