E92 M3 hood vents on Z4

bmwZ · 05-08-2011, 12:44 PM

I got a new mod idea for my Z4 Supercharged

I will try to mount the E92 M3 hood vents on my Z4M hood, what is the opinion on that?

Heres a picture with the vent not mounted and not painted

Carter · 05-08-2011, 12:58 PM

Maybe

BlackMoupe · 05-08-2011, 01:06 PM

Depending on placement, and paint/carbon finish. It can look great or tacky.

jra · 05-08-2011, 09:27 PM

ive seen it on an e46 and it looked really good

johanness · 05-08-2011, 10:19 PM

I'd rather see a functional scoop option other than the Varis

r4gs · 05-08-2011, 10:23 PM

i think it will ruin the lines of the hood, other than being functionally unimportant.

ZStig · 05-08-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

i think it will ruin the lines of the hood, other than being functionally unimportant.

+1

BlackMoupe · 05-09-2011, 12:36 AM

The E46 and E9x both have "power dome/bulge" design elements that make the vents look appropriate. But with just our "veins" they'll look odd.

Z4-VILLA · 05-09-2011, 01:16 AM

with good work to it .....it might look ok

santov · 05-09-2011, 03:46 AM

Don't do it. Even if the paint and finish comes out flawless the wart will look ugly on your long smooth hood. (That sounds nasty when I say it outloud.)

But every time I see the faux vents on the sides of Chrysler 300s, lowered Chevy tucks, old Buicks, even OEM ones like on the new Buicks I gag.

The chances of this coming out 1000% flawless and perfect is slim, since you'll be cutting a hole in a piece of metal. Plus you're going to have to work around the undersides folded layers.

Lark · 05-09-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santov

Don't do it. Even if the paint and finish comes out flawless the wart will look ugly on your long smooth hood. (That sounds nasty when I say it outloud.)

But every time I see the faux vents on the sides of Chrysler 300s, lowered Chevy tucks, old Buicks, even OEM ones like on the new Buicks I gag.

The chances of this coming out 1000% flawless and perfect is slim, since you'll be cutting a hole in a piece of metal. Plus you're going to have to work around the undersides folded layers.

+1

bhoch · 05-09-2011, 09:09 AM

I think it's a good idea... not to do it. What is the reason for wanting to add them? Just looks, or are you really trying to remove/add air to the engine compartment?

esqu1re · 05-09-2011, 12:44 PM

Interesting...Is this to let the air out?

sho-one · 05-09-2011, 01:21 PM

hmm i think it might look okay. I would love to see a good looking vented hood other than varis as well.

ANUSTART · 05-09-2011, 01:24 PM

It's your car so have fun with it. Having said that I would be a solid no for that mod. I think the cars have a simple classic elegance and I hate to see it messed with.

biped · 05-09-2011, 01:48 PM

maybe if you could find an alternate hood from a wrecker on the cheap, and try it out on that.

SmartBastard · 05-09-2011, 01:54 PM

No, would totally destroy the fantastic line of the hood.

ZStig · 05-09-2011, 02:05 PM

I think OP is running out of mods for his car, hahahaha. I wish I was in that position

MPOWER78 · 05-09-2011, 02:17 PM

what about when it rains ????

bmwZ · 05-09-2011, 03:01 PM

Thanks for comments

I think it will be cool with these vents, they aren`t that big, so when painted in car color they will not interfere with the lines( I think

). The black meshing is also the same as in my M bumper.

Someone have to try it

r4gs · 05-09-2011, 03:03 PM

it's an irreversible mod so think carefully! i would personally vote no.

bmwZ · 05-09-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sho-one

hmm i think it might look okay. I would love to see a good looking vented hood other than varis as well.

I know many at this forum love the Varis hood, my opinion: I hate it. So I trying to do a cleaner mod with BMW OEM parts.

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Carter Private First Class 32 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Z4m coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Maybe
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BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	Depending on placement, and paint/carbon finish. It can look great or tacky.
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	ive seen it on an e46 and it looked really good
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	i think it will ruin the lines of the hood, other than being functionally unimportant.
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05-09-2011, 12:36 AM	#8
BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	The E46 and E9x both have "power dome/bulge" design elements that make the vents look appropriate. But with just our "veins" they'll look odd.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	with good work to it .....it might look ok
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05-09-2011, 03:46 AM	#10
santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Don't do it. Even if the paint and finish comes out flawless the wart will look ugly on your long smooth hood. (That sounds nasty when I say it outloud.) But every time I see the faux vents on the sides of Chrysler 300s, lowered Chevy tucks, old Buicks, even OEM ones like on the new Buicks I gag. The chances of this coming out 1000% flawless and perfect is slim, since you'll be cutting a hole in a piece of metal. Plus you're going to have to work around the undersides folded layers.
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bhoch SSGT USMC - '78 - '86 13 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 [7.33]	I think it's a good idea... not to do it. What is the reason for wanting to add them? Just looks, or are you really trying to remove/add air to the engine compartment? __________________ Thanks, Bill 2007 3.0si Roadster Black/Red, sport, Piano Black F14 Forgestar's
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Interesting...Is this to let the air out? __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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sho-one MMA fighter and F1 test driver 18 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Z4///M coupe bulletproof Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: omaha ne iTrader: (4)	hmm i think it might look okay. I would love to see a good looking vented hood other than varis as well. __________________ NOW:08 M.Coupe SMB #102/248 #1669/1815 :\|MORRVS8\|APEX8\|SS.X-pipe\|SS.PW.Loop\|AFE.intake\|Matte.grill\|short.ant\|Z HP.knob\|interior.LED\|bulletproof 09 Audi Q5 THEN:96Accord\|98Camry\|04TSX SC\|06 M3\|06A4\|05Civic Si\|05Imprezza\|05S2000\|08FJ
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	It's your car so have fun with it. Having said that I would be a solid no for that mod. I think the cars have a simple classic elegance and I hate to see it messed with.
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biped Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 97 e38, 01 e38, 07 z4mc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	maybe if you could find an alternate hood from a wrecker on the cheap, and try it out on that.
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SmartBastard Stupid as shit 25 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	No, would totally destroy the fantastic line of the hood.
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	I think OP is running out of mods for his car, hahahaha. I wish I was in that position __________________
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bmwZ Lieutenant 202 Rep 541 Posts Drives: Z4 35i ESS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks for comments I think it will be cool with these vents, they aren`t that big, so when painted in car color they will not interfere with the lines( I think ). The black meshing is also the same as in my M bumper. Someone have to try it __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	it's an irreversible mod so think carefully! i would personally vote no.
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