Hood Vents

LAWLence · 05-14-2017, 09:32 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

USD 134.00

Item Interest

I've continued development on the hood vents I've been making for the BMW community, and I'm glad to announce a new line of vents for the E9x M3. These vents fit all variants of this generation. A couple of new features: 1. Optional gurney flap and 2. Rearmost slat now folds down flush with the plane of the hood (reduces drag and improves aesthetics)

The new optional gurney flap feature reduces drag and improves air extraction along the front half of the vent by creating a low pressure zone directly above the slat openings. As always, aesthetics were taken into consideration, and this feature integrates well with the design of the rest of the vent.

The shape of the vent allows for end users to mount the vents above or below the hood surface. The shape avoids cutting of any of the internal hood "skeleton" to avoid compromising the structural integrity.

Aftermarket hoods with vents are expensive, and oftentimes, the fitment isn't spot on. You also need to pay a body shop to fit and paint the whole hood. The stock aluminum hood is very light weight as it is, and these vents don't require any bodywork other than cutting a hole with a dremel and optionally painting the vents.

Here are a few photos of the vents:

Installed photos:

Thanks to everyone who has placed an order. Both versions are in stock and available to ship out right away!

Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Vents are now available on www.n15design.com

deansbimmer · 05-15-2017, 08:20 AM

Will you be posting any pictures of how these look once installed on a car?

LAWLence · 05-15-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

Will you be posting any pictures of how these look once installed on a car?

Most definitely! The first install should be happening in the next couple of weeks.

LAWLence · 05-15-2017, 12:37 PM

Here are a few photos on an E92 with the templates in place.

LAWLence · 05-25-2017, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the orders so far guys!

LAWLence · 06-07-2017, 12:00 PM

All current orders fulfilled! Thanks for the interest.

LAWLence · 06-07-2017, 05:12 PM

Installed photos uploaded

LAWLence · 07-29-2017, 12:18 AM

Yikes, photobucket broke the internet. Installed photos in initial post.

roastbeef · 07-31-2017, 08:12 PM

is there an included template or anything to guide with the install? the pics look really clean, i'm just not sure how it is achieved... any pics of a center vent installed?

LAWLence · 07-31-2017, 08:28 PM

Yes, a paper template is included. For under hood mounting, I would recommend bringing the hood/car to a fabricator or body shop to have it mounted. Mostly because the cut edge needs to be finished after the vents are mounted underneath. I've had dozens of clients opt to rivet them on top as well , although the vast majority of E9x owners have put them underneath for a cleaner look.

roastbeef · 07-31-2017, 09:42 PM

how do they mount them under the hood without the rivets showing?

LAWLence · 07-31-2017, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

how do they mount them under the hood without the rivets showing?

They can be epoxy bonded. I've had a few customers also weld in studs underneath the hood to have a mechanical fixture point, but I don't think it's necessary as long as you use the right kind of epoxy (body panel bonding epoxy + clamps overnight should do it)

tlrid3r · 08-01-2017, 09:37 AM

This is great. Do you only have the side vents? Anything for the front center of the hood

LAWLence · 08-01-2017, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

This is great. Do you only have the side vents? Anything for the front center of the hood

I do have an E46 version of a center vent that would work. The only problem with the E9x hoods is that there is a horizontal internal brace in the hood that would be right where the ideal placement of a center vent would be (just forward of the hood bulge)

tlrid3r · 08-01-2017, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAWLence

Yikes, photobucket broke the internet.

Here are the updated installed photos:

unnamed (3) by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

unnamed (2) by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

unnamed (1) by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

unnamed4 by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

image6 by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

image5 by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

Untitled by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

Untitled by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

Thanks to everyone who has placed an order. Both versions are in stock and available to ship out right away!

Untitled by Lawrence Yuen, on Flickr

I see on the last pic something that might fit front center. Which one is that.

KwlAznKid · 08-03-2017, 11:43 AM

Looks good man, hope you've been doing well out there bud

LAWLence · 08-07-2017, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

Looks good man, hope you've been doing well out there bud

Thanks! Will be making my way back west in April

flipm3 · 08-09-2017, 07:49 AM

Saw these in person for the E36, E46, and E92. Absolutely great looking with a clean installation.

Can't wait to snag these for my own car soon.

LAWLence · 10-20-2017, 02:47 PM

Bump!

LAWLence · 11-06-2017, 12:44 PM

To the top

E92Brembo · 11-11-2017, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAWLence

To the top

I'm interested

8600RPM · 11-12-2017, 01:45 PM

Geez you know how long I have been looking for these!! lol I have spent hours online looking for something that would both look good and fit! How do I get a pair asap! PM me please

05-14-2017, 09:32 PM	#1
LAWLence Private First Class 18 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '01 M3, '11 X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Hood Vents BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: USD 134.00 Item Interest I've continued development on the hood vents I've been making for the BMW community, and I'm glad to announce a new line of vents for the E9x M3. These vents fit all variants of this generation. A couple of new features: 1. Optional gurney flap and 2. Rearmost slat now folds down flush with the plane of the hood (reduces drag and improves aesthetics) The new optional gurney flap feature reduces drag and improves air extraction along the front half of the vent by creating a low pressure zone directly above the slat openings. As always, aesthetics were taken into consideration, and this feature integrates well with the design of the rest of the vent. The shape of the vent allows for end users to mount the vents above or below the hood surface. The shape avoids cutting of any of the internal hood "skeleton" to avoid compromising the structural integrity. Aftermarket hoods with vents are expensive, and oftentimes, the fitment isn't spot on. You also need to pay a body shop to fit and paint the whole hood. The stock aluminum hood is very light weight as it is, and these vents don't require any bodywork other than cutting a hole with a dremel and optionally painting the vents. Here are a few photos of the vents: Installed photos: Thanks to everyone who has placed an order. Both versions are in stock and available to ship out right away! Feel free to PM me with any questions. Vents are now available on www.n15design.com __________________ Last edited by LAWLence; 11-16-2017 at 01:26 AM..
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	is there an included template or anything to guide with the install? the pics look really clean, i'm just not sure how it is achieved... any pics of a center vent installed? __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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LAWLence Private First Class 18 Rep 106 Posts Drives: '01 M3, '11 X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Yes, a paper template is included. For under hood mounting, I would recommend bringing the hood/car to a fabricator or body shop to have it mounted. Mostly because the cut edge needs to be finished after the vents are mounted underneath. I've had dozens of clients opt to rivet them on top as well , although the vast majority of E9x owners have put them underneath for a cleaner look.
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,724 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	how do they mount them under the hood without the rivets showing? __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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