DIY: Changing out hood vents

nkweisberg · 02-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Any DIY instructions on how to remove the two hood vents. I need to install the CF trim piece in place of the painted one.
Thanks!

blu3b3rrym3 · 04-29-2009, 06:47 PM

i really want to know also!

nkweisberg · 04-30-2009, 12:01 PM

Figured out how to do it. Pull off rubber grommet from inside of hood. Take plastic wedge and going from the inside of the hood press up on the tabs holding the painted hood vent ring in place. Work your way around releasing all of the tabs. Then remove the hood vent from the outside but lifting up. Take out the black mesh inner piece and put this in the new vent surround. Then press it down into the hole in the hood until all of the tabs lock in place. Reinstall the grommet and repeat on the other side.

Just be careful releasing the tab so you dont snap any off.

blu3b3rrym3 · 04-30-2009, 12:16 PM

yeah i figured it out yesterday right after posting. here are some pix of the vents painted matte black. Sorry for the horrible pic quality.... i used my iphone.

Eclipsis · 05-04-2009, 01:08 PM

^^^I've been wanting to do that for some time now. It doesn't stand out too much on IB, but on a color like mine (Space Gray), it would contrast a lot better.

Gelsenpower · 05-04-2009, 03:12 PM

M3_LIN · 05-05-2009, 02:43 PM

where are you guys getting ur hood vents?

I want the CF one.

Ed Lin

blu3b3rrym3 · 05-05-2009, 11:27 PM

i used my iphone to snap the shots... (you cant even tell the vent is painted) lol!

nmcampbell · 05-06-2009, 12:02 AM

yeah, where did you get those (or does anyone know where to get them)? I went to bimmerfest this year looking for them but didn't see any.

Springs · 05-07-2009, 05:50 PM

Kubo@d1swoop

Kubo has the CF versions...good stuff!

Wyatt · 06-16-2009, 01:15 AM

Yep, that'll be the next thing I order, haha

09E92M34ME · 07-23-2009, 12:53 PM

I just got mine from JL-Motoring. They are carbon fiber overlays.

Wyatt · 07-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gelsenpower

Where'd you purchase yours from?

02-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#1
nkweisberg Private Drives: E92 M3 Le Mans Blue / Bamboo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South-East Florida Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	DIY: Changing out hood vents Any DIY instructions on how to remove the two hood vents. I need to install the CF trim piece in place of the painted one. Thanks!
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04-30-2009, 12:16 PM	#4
blu3b3rrym3 pistol pete Drives: E93,E63,E60,E89 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 747 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 [3.40] 2007 328i [0.00]	yeah i figured it out yesterday right after posting. here are some pix of the vents painted matte black. Sorry for the horrible pic quality.... i used my iphone. Attached Images

05-04-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
Gelsenpower Private Drives: M3 E93 DCT AW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany Posts: 90 iTrader: (1)	Attached Images

05-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#7
M3_LIN LM-R Whore. Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA Posts: 781 iTrader: (1)	where are you guys getting ur hood vents? I want the CF one. Ed Lin __________________ 09AWE90M: Light headlight tint, Full front end clear bra wrap(Harris@InstyleGraphics), Ceramic tint(40%), Piaa GTX H3 bulb, HID 8k AE, 6k Low, INT Luxer1 lights, RD springs, LMR 20X9 +8, 20X10 +18 (Dave @ Status), Vertice CF hood Ducts(Dat @ VertexUSA), Tecnocraft FULL Envy Intake system+plenum(KEVLAR)+cabin filter covers, Meister GTC exhaust, Arkym F LIP.

05-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#9
nmcampbell On The Highway To Hell Drives: 335i jt blk/lemon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 221 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00]	yeah, where did you get those (or does anyone know where to get them)? I went to bimmerfest this year looking for them but didn't see any. __________________ 09' E92 M3 / Jerez Black / Black / Carbon Leather Trim / Technology / Premium / 19" Wheels / DCT / Enhanced Sound / Sat radio / iPod cable / Smartphone integration / PDC / V1 (Hardwired)/ Black Fuzzy Dice / (Delivered 4/17/09)

04-29-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
blu3b3rrym3 pistol pete Drives: E93,E63,E60,E89 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 747 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 [3.40] 2007 328i [0.00]	i really want to know also!

04-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#3
nkweisberg Private Drives: E92 M3 Le Mans Blue / Bamboo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South-East Florida Posts: 73 iTrader: (1)	Figured out how to do it. Pull off rubber grommet from inside of hood. Take plastic wedge and going from the inside of the hood press up on the tabs holding the painted hood vent ring in place. Work your way around releasing all of the tabs. Then remove the hood vent from the outside but lifting up. Take out the black mesh inner piece and put this in the new vent surround. Then press it down into the hole in the hood until all of the tabs lock in place. Reinstall the grommet and repeat on the other side. Just be careful releasing the tab so you dont snap any off.

05-04-2009, 01:08 PM	#5
Eclipsis Colonel Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LA & OC, CA Posts: 2,551 iTrader: (6)	^^^I've been wanting to do that for some time now. It doesn't stand out too much on IB, but on a color like mine (Space Gray), it would contrast a lot better.

05-05-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
blu3b3rrym3 pistol pete Drives: E93,E63,E60,E89 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 747 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 [3.40] 2007 328i [0.00]	i used my iphone to snap the shots... (you cant even tell the vent is painted) lol!

05-07-2009, 05:50 PM	#10
Springs Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 39 iTrader: (1)	Kubo@d1swoop Kubo has the CF versions...good stuff!

06-16-2009, 01:15 AM	#11
Wyatt Private First Class Drives: '11 Mk2 911 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho USA Posts: 129 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Yep, that'll be the next thing I order, haha

07-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
09E92M34ME Captain Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 766 iTrader: (0)	I just got mine from JL-Motoring. They are carbon fiber overlays. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,Gloss Black M3 Badge,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,285/30/19R & 255/35/19F PS2's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,10mmR,ApePerformance Filter,Carbon Fiber Hood Vents,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors.