Vented Hood

Steeler · 12-24-2018, 10:04 AM

So currently exploring options for venting underhood air on my non M.
I do not like the tacked on look of the aftermarket vents.

Happened to watch an old Jay Leno Garage episode of the AM DB10.
This is their take on venting.
What are people’s thoughts on this far as asthetics and functionality.

Michael9218 · 12-24-2018, 10:52 AM

Those vent holes are too small and too far back to be beneficial to your car. They should be placed immediately behind the radiator.

I thought about simply drilling holes in the hood. Maybe 1/2" to 1". Not the most elegant look, but should be beneficial. Definitely better looking than the heater grates, IMHO.

winnipegz4m · 12-27-2018, 12:45 PM

Look great - but limited airflow; How is rain water infiltration managed? Also those little holes would get plugged with dirt, rocks, whatever, and would be hard to clean out.

AriuSen · 12-27-2018, 12:48 PM

I don't think that will help much.

Steeler · 12-27-2018, 01:45 PM

So purely asthetic??

Michael9218 · 12-27-2018, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

So purely asthetic??

Most likely. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a plastic panel on the underside to prevent water intrusion.

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Michael9218 Lieutenant 595 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (0)	Those vent holes are too small and too far back to be beneficial to your car. They should be placed immediately behind the radiator. I thought about simply drilling holes in the hood. Maybe 1/2" to 1". Not the most elegant look, but should be beneficial. Definitely better looking than the heater grates, IMHO.
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winnipegz4m Private 47 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Winnipeg, MB iTrader: (0)	Look great - but limited airflow; How is rain water infiltration managed? Also those little holes would get plugged with dirt, rocks, whatever, and would be hard to clean out.
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AriuSen Lieutenant Colonel 777 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (9)	I don't think that will help much. __________________ Instagram: ariusen26 Youtube: Track vids
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