Photo Request: 2010 or eariler E9X M3 Oil Cooler through the pass side lower bumper

davem3fan · 03-13-2012, 05:31 PM

Question:

Is there supposed to be a baffle covering half of the auxillary oil cooler on the US Passenger side?

I had an '08, E90 M3 which in my memory did NOT have one.

This is my 2011.5 and obviously half of the cooler is baffled off.

I'm questioning my memory on this one...
But I did not remember this on the earlier car.

Thanks!

Xx__xs · 03-13-2012, 06:33 PM

I've noticed this too.

I think all LCI m3's have it half visible and 08's and 09's do not? Mine isnt visible from the front but all 11's I've seen are visible from afar

davem3fan · 03-13-2012, 06:35 PM

In the winter, it's clever.
On a track in the summer, it's stifling.

Fsarc · 03-13-2012, 08:53 PM

2011(.5) E92 9/10 build. Full cooler visible. No baffle.

HverbeckCtacey · 03-13-2012, 10:16 PM

I've noticed this too.

davem3fan · 03-14-2012, 10:42 AM

I'm just glad I wasn't imagining it!
Thanks to all who vote or reply.

mdosu · 03-14-2012, 11:07 AM

08/09s are not visible due to placement? I'm at work, car is at home, so can't check now.

M3PO · 03-14-2012, 11:20 AM

My '08 has the baffle.

THE TECH · 03-14-2012, 11:47 AM

I know it's not in your year range, but my 2012 has it blocked.

davem3fan · 03-14-2012, 03:21 PM

I speculated that the early cars DID NOT have it and the later ones do, but this does not seem to be completely consistent.

For the summer, I want it removed!

Richbot · 03-14-2012, 03:50 PM

My '08 6MT has the baffle. Based on realoem diagrams I think the passenger side intake is for transmission oil, not engine oil. The engine oil cooler is a longer, thinner piece front and center in the main lower grille opening. Unless the car has two engine oil coolers, but I doubt it.

If that's the case, I wonder if 6MT cars are the only ones with baffles because the 6speed doesn't generate enough heat to warrant fully exposing the cooling vanes, but the same cooler was used for both transmissions to reduce unique part numbers?

davem3fan · 03-14-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richbot

My '08 6MT has the baffle. Based on realoem diagrams I think the passenger side intake is for transmission oil, not engine oil. The engine oil cooler is a longer, thinner piece front and center in the main lower grille opening. Unless the car has two engine oil coolers, but I doubt it.

If that's the case, I wonder if 6MT cars are the only ones with baffles because the 6speed doesn't generate enough heat to warrant fully exposing the cooling vanes, but the same cooler was used for both transmissions to reduce unique part numbers?

Interesting!
After all this unofficial speculation I may be digging deeper.

pedrobot · 03-14-2012, 05:20 PM

My '08 has the baffle too. 6MT.

View Poll Results: Does your E9X M3 have this half baffle?
Yes, mine has it	5	55.56%
No, mine does not	2	22.22%
They are all the same, you IDIOT!	2	22.22%
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davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Photo Request: 2010 or eariler E9X M3 Oil Cooler through the pass side lower bumper Question: Is there supposed to be a baffle covering half of the auxillary oil cooler on the US Passenger side? I had an '08, E90 M3 which in my memory did NOT have one. This is my 2011.5 and obviously half of the cooler is baffled off. I'm questioning my memory on this one... But I did not remember this on the earlier car. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50) Last edited by davem3fan; 03-13-2012 at 05:38 PM.. Reason: Added photo
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Xx__xs Major 201 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: m6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	I've noticed this too. I think all LCI m3's have it half visible and 08's and 09's do not? Mine isnt visible from the front but all 11's I've seen are visible from afar
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	08/09s are not visible due to placement? I'm at work, car is at home, so can't check now.
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Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	My '08 6MT has the baffle. Based on realoem diagrams I think the passenger side intake is for transmission oil, not engine oil. The engine oil cooler is a longer, thinner piece front and center in the main lower grille opening. Unless the car has two engine oil coolers, but I doubt it. If that's the case, I wonder if 6MT cars are the only ones with baffles because the 6speed doesn't generate enough heat to warrant fully exposing the cooling vanes, but the same cooler was used for both transmissions to reduce unique part numbers? __________________ Last edited by Richbot; 03-14-2012 at 03:57 PM..
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03-14-2012, 05:20 PM	#13
pedrobot Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP w/Drivers Pkg Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My '08 has the baffle too. 6MT.
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