M3 bonnet vents now installed

[Z4_ATB]

A controversial mod to some I’m sure… but M3 vents professionally installed finishing of the M-Performance black look. The heat venting after a hard run is amazing

 

[enuff_zed]

Not for me, but I must admit they fit well with the rest of the mods on your car.

 

[Zed Baron]

Car looks good

 

[jock156]

Looks good!

 

[True-Blue]

Pictures 2&3 look like stills from a crimewatch video!

The M3 wheels suit the car nicely, surprised they fit tbh

 

[buzyg]

An individual look.

 

[Barty]

Really ties in well with the rest of your car, which looks superb by the way! It’s not for me, but love the individuality of your build

 

[Z4_ATB]

Pictures 2&3 look like stills from a crimewatch video!

The M3 wheels suit the car nicely, surprised they fit tbh

Yeah they were from my Ring Floodlight camera catching it as I first drove up the road after it was done

The M3 wheels needed some tweaking but yep they fit and run fine

 

[Z4_ATB]

PS appreciate all the comments good or bad - but especially those that recognise individuality 8)

 

[Johnbmwz4]

A controversial mod to some I’m sure… but M3 vents professionally installed finishing of the M-Performance black look. The heat venting after a hard run is amazing

They actually look very good. Can’t water get into the engine bay through them though?

 

[LittleZ4]

I love the look, personally the vents are not for me but I don't think they ruin it at all, they look good. The M3 wheels really suit the car, what tweaking did you need to do?

 

[Mister T]

Nice idea. Would look a lot neater if they were recessed like the OEM ones on an M3

 

[Z4_ATB]

I love the look, personally the vents are not for me but I don't think they ruin it at all, they look good. The M3 wheels really suit the car, what tweaking did you need to do?

Front is running 15mm spacers and rear just needed a bit of a tyre stretch due to running H&R springs

 

[Z4_ATB]

Nice idea. Would look a lot neater if they were recessed like the OEM ones on an M3

Agreed but that would be a ridiculous amount of bonnet work, and with the custom front splitter, M kidney grills, side skirts, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and 4x 3.5" exhausts sticking out further than BMW intended it sort of fits in ha!

 

[LittleZ4]

I love the look, personally the vents are not for me but I don't think they ruin it at all, they look good. The M3 wheels really suit the car, what tweaking did you need to do?

Front is running 15mm spacers and rear just needed a bit of a tyre stretch due to running H&R springs

Not too much work at all then! I really do like this look

 

[dhobbs]

I like it. It's subtle enough to look OEM.

What are the benefits? Is it for hot air extraction or purely looks?

 

[Z4_ATB]

I like it. It's subtle enough to look OEM.

What are the benefits? Is it for hot air extraction or purely looks?

Bit of both - I felt with all the other mods the bonnet looked a little plain and although a Z4M bonnet would have been a nice touch they're not only ridiculously expensive but hard to come by - however after a hard run round the country lanes I've noticed at times the hot air escaping from the sides of the bonnet when at standstill - now it vents easily and it's quite a sight to see especially on a cold day ha!

 

[iiNNeX]

Not for me as I prefer the clean lines of the Z4 as is, but they compliment the rest of the mods on your car so it suits it.

You got any sound clips of that exhaust?

 

[Beedub]

i think this looks great....

but now the real test.... can i see a pic of how they are installed underneath?

 

[Z4_ATB]

You got any sound clips of that exhaust?

I have at idle - not got any of it driving but it pops, bangs and burbles on the overrun amazingly!