Hood buffer stop update

Steeler · 12-13-2014, 06:52 PM

Part #8 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&fg=35&hl=12
is the the stop buffer on each corner of the front sheet metal that was missing on my car.
I assumed it was to adjust the height of the hood when closed, which I need to do.
However these things do not seem to want to adjust up or down.
What am I missing here?

OK so in case any other pre facelift owners want to adjust their hood closed position to align hood and fenders.

Turn the 6 sided piece counter clockwise until you feel 2 detents ,the bumper is now "unlocked/loose" and you can pull up or push down to the position you want.
You will need to "lock" the bumper in place by turning the 6 sided piece clockwise feeling the 2 detents and it will be locked.
Shut the hood and check alignment. If alignment is incorrect go through the procedure again.

phickson · 12-14-2014, 07:33 AM

Here's what one looks like from the internet....

Steeler · 12-14-2014, 08:26 AM

Yea different years used different styles
The part in my photo is considered the stop buffer for the hood for 2.5 and 3.0i E85.

What you picked off the internet is a later version I believe.

I have the correct part, just can't figure out how to adjust the height

12-13-2014, 06:52 PM	#1
Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Hood buffer stop update Part #8 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&fg=35&hl=12 is the the stop buffer on each corner of the front sheet metal that was missing on my car. I assumed it was to adjust the height of the hood when closed, which I need to do. However these things do not seem to want to adjust up or down. What am I missing here? OK so in case any other pre facelift owners want to adjust their hood closed position to align hood and fenders. Turn the 6 sided piece counter clockwise until you feel 2 detents ,the bumper is now "unlocked/loose" and you can pull up or push down to the position you want. You will need to "lock" the bumper in place by turning the 6 sided piece clockwise feeling the 2 detents and it will be locked. Shut the hood and check alignment. If alignment is incorrect go through the procedure again. Attached Images __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX Last edited by Steeler; 12-14-2014 at 01:44 PM..
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phickson Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Here's what one looks like from the internet.... Attached Images
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12-14-2014, 08:26 AM	#3
Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Yea different years used different styles The part in my photo is considered the stop buffer for the hood for 2.5 and 3.0i E85. What you picked off the internet is a later version I believe. I have the correct part, just can't figure out how to adjust the height __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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