DIY: M3 remove and install hood vents

benlives · 07-31-2010, 02:52 AM

Just got these carbon hood vents from Cyba. Thank you Cyba. I would say the fitment is 99%. Almost prefect. I try to find some DIY for this. But I got nothing. So my girl helps me to make a own one. Enjoy it.

Try to post is the link is ok. Thank you. I dont know how to link it to youtube. so i just give uguys a link.

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RatchetM3 · 07-31-2010, 09:05 AM

Sweet! Thank you for posting

cyba · 07-31-2010, 11:22 AM

pics dont work

benlives · 07-31-2010, 01:58 PM

Sorry. Guys. I did it in iPhone. When I go home I will fix it.

ducman · 08-09-2010, 12:29 AM

Thanks for the DIY. For install, I recommend putting the rubber piece on first (the piece under the hood that was taken out first in the vid), then the sliding piece, then finally the hood vent. Putting the rubber piece on 2nd or last is a PITA.

rwchrist · 08-09-2010, 09:56 PM

Excellent...thanks for posting!

FifthStreetz · 08-09-2010, 10:50 PM

pics of girl doing DIY plz lol

but yea thanks

sid33 · 08-18-2010, 07:07 PM

The problem I am having is putting the stock seals that are on the underside of the hood back on . The vents themselves are a breeze but how the hell do we get the seals back in ???? Ugh Any quick tips ?

ducman · 08-18-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sid33

The problem I am having is putting the stock seals that are on the underside of the hood back on . The vents themselves are a breeze but how the hell do we get the seals back in ???? Ugh Any quick tips ?

If you're talking about the rubber part that goes under the hood, you need to put them on first. Read a couple of post up of what I said.

sid33 · 08-18-2010, 10:14 PM

Ahhh that might make sense ... I should try that ... thanks for the heads up ducman

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Originally Posted by ducman

If you're talking about the rubber part that goes under the hood, you need to put them on first. Read a couple of post up of what I said.

M3Alpine · 08-19-2010, 08:12 PM

i just did this and WOW what a PITA is was at first... the second one took two seconds lol

cheesy9 · 11-18-2010, 07:52 PM

Definitely wish I had seen this post before I attempted this. Then I wish I had seen the comments about putting the gasket on first. At least now I'm a pro

Leozap · 11-18-2010, 09:31 PM

PITA is where you have to put the rubber pieces back. There's a trick to it

cheesy9 · 11-18-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

PITA is where you have to put the rubber pieces back. There's a trick to it

The only trick I needed was to put the rubber gaskets back on before the vent.

Snow M3 · 02-22-2011, 12:14 AM

I just did mine but I didn't have to go under the hood. That seems way too much work. I just pried them up from the top, starting at the thin rim part (toward the front) and worked my way back (toward the windshield). There are tabs on windshield side so starting on that end would be too hard and could even break the OEM vent. My hood vents are from AutoTecknic and they don't fit 99%. I'd say 95% but still looks pretty good.

robotrenegade · 05-29-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow M3

I just did mine but I didn't have to go under the hood. That seems way too much work. I just pried them up from the top, starting at the thin rim part (toward the front) and worked my way back (toward the windshield).

Same here.

Brucewonder · 07-07-2011, 12:16 AM

first one took forever, but 2nd one took lest then 5 mins

CCLSVTM3 · 07-22-2011, 01:44 PM

Since your kind of on the topic, what is the purpose of the passenger side vent since its a closed rubber piece???

1Sleeper · 07-22-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CCL16M3

Since your kind of on the topic, what is the purpose of the passenger side vent since its a closed rubber piece???

I just installed mine and I thought the same thing. Really considered not putting it back. It is true as all of the above posters said. Once you are tormented by the first one, the second one is annoyingly easy.

bobbyd1961 · 07-22-2011, 07:49 PM

why would you change it? if it broke im sure you would order from the dealer and when you go pick it up they could put in on.

GideonPops · 08-28-2011, 09:45 PM

thanks for the post i was about to f up my car

Carbon-M · 06-04-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CCL16M3

Since your kind of on the topic, what is the purpose of the passenger side vent since its a closed rubber piece???

yeah anyone?

07-31-2010, 02:52 AM	#1
benlives Fly on L.I.E. Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (2)	DIY: M3 remove and install hood vents Just got these carbon hood vents from Cyba. Thank you Cyba. I would say the fitment is 99%. Almost prefect. I try to find some DIY for this. But I got nothing. So my girl helps me to make a own one. Enjoy it. Try to post is the link is ok. Thank you. I dont know how to link it to youtube. so i just give uguys a link. Remove Install Last edited by benlives; 08-01-2010 at 12:51 AM.
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07-31-2010, 09:05 AM	#2
RatchetM3 Private Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	Sweet! Thank you for posting Last edited by RatchetM3; 08-01-2010 at 08:30 AM.

07-31-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
benlives Fly on L.I.E. Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (2)	Sorry. Guys. I did it in iPhone. When I go home I will fix it. Last edited by benlives; 08-01-2010 at 12:51 AM.

08-09-2010, 09:56 PM	#6
rwchrist CMPULSV Drives: 09 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 361 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 M3 [0.00]	Excellent...thanks for posting! __________________ 2009 Alpine White DCT E92 M3 - Tint, Hood M Stripes, Eibach Springs, Gloss Black Rims, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Trunk Spoiler Fabspeed x-pipe & Megan Race Exhaust 2006 Imola Red 6-speed E46 M3 - Retired

08-09-2010, 10:50 PM	#7
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	pics of girl doing DIY plz lol but yea thanks __________________

07-31-2010, 11:22 AM	#3
cyba BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: :) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East Posts: 9,897 iTrader: (339)	pics dont work

08-09-2010, 12:29 AM	#5
ducman Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC Posts: 237 iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the DIY. For install, I recommend putting the rubber piece on first (the piece under the hood that was taken out first in the vid), then the sliding piece, then finally the hood vent. Putting the rubber piece on 2nd or last is a PITA.

08-18-2010, 07:07 PM	#8
sid33 Enthusiast Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 264 iTrader: (0)	The problem I am having is putting the stock seals that are on the underside of the hood back on . The vents themselves are a breeze but how the hell do we get the seals back in ???? Ugh Any quick tips ? __________________ 2011 BMW 335d - Titanium Silver 2011 BMW M3 Coupe - Space Gray

08-19-2010, 08:12 PM	#11
M3Alpine Major Drives: e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,472 iTrader: (11)	i just did this and WOW what a PITA is was at first... the second one took two seconds lol __________________ 2002 AW/IR : Sold 2004 AW/BLK : Sold 2009 AW/FR : Sold

11-18-2010, 07:52 PM	#12
cheesy9 Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Definitely wish I had seen this post before I attempted this. Then I wish I had seen the comments about putting the gasket on first. At least now I'm a pro

11-18-2010, 09:31 PM	#13
Leozap Captain Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 936 iTrader: (5)	PITA is where you have to put the rubber pieces back. There's a trick to it __________________ 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded Old: 04 M3 SMG

02-22-2011, 12:14 AM	#15
Snow M3 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe ZCT MW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	I just did mine but I didn't have to go under the hood. That seems way too much work. I just pried them up from the top, starting at the thin rim part (toward the front) and worked my way back (toward the windshield). There are tabs on windshield side so starting on that end would be too hard and could even break the OEM vent. My hood vents are from AutoTecknic and they don't fit 99%. I'd say 95% but still looks pretty good. __________________ SNOW M3 2011 M3 ZCT DCT MW Bamboo Mods: CF Rear Spoiler, CF Hood Vents, CF Reflectors, CF Mirrors, CF Front Lip Spoiler, CF Kidney Grilles, CF Steering Wheel Faceplate, CF eBrake Handle

07-07-2011, 12:16 AM	#17
Brucewonder Major Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (4)	first one took forever, but 2nd one took lest then 5 mins

07-22-2011, 01:44 PM	#18
CCLSVTM3 Lieutenant Drives: Interlagos blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 528 iTrader: (1)	Since your kind of on the topic, what is the purpose of the passenger side vent since its a closed rubber piece??? __________________ BMC filter, OEM Exh Mod, ESS Direct Flash tune, flat black kidney grills, color painted front reflectors, LUX Angel eyes, -2012 SVT Raptor 4 dr -09 E90 M3

07-22-2011, 07:49 PM	#20
bobbyd1961 Banned Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 2,414 iTrader: (0)	why would you change it? if it broke im sure you would order from the dealer and when you go pick it up they could put in on.

08-28-2011, 09:45 PM	#21
GideonPops New Member Drives: At nite Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the post i was about to f up my car

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