Z4 M front bumper vents

Waldorf · 07-29-2007, 11:52 PM

i have a question for those who have removed the front bumper cover.

my passenger-side vent (the mate black part) is loose. i have checked the clips in the wheel well liner and they are intact. that tells me that there are other tabs or clips arount the front opening that could be broken.

could anyone tell me a little more about them?

F360C · 07-30-2007, 08:28 AM

There are two clips on top of the brake duct that clip into a bracket that is located above the brake duct. This is what holds the brake duct in place. The bracket is black and is shaped like an "L"

Waldorf · 07-30-2007, 08:34 AM

so those would be part of the bumper cover. holding the front of the mate black plastic trim. right?

F360C · 07-30-2007, 09:14 AM

No its actually a black painted metal bracket that I believe bolts on to the front clip of the car.

F360C · 07-30-2007, 09:17 AM

The bracket I speak about is part number "19"

mister_roger · 07-30-2007, 11:53 AM

Ooooh, this is actually something I would like to know as well. I'm doing an ///M bumper conversion soon, and will need to purchase these brake ducts and brackets, so I need to know how they attach. I saw the realoem diagram, but it wasn't exactly clear, but if the bracket is something that just attaches to the front clip, then that should be pretty straightforward. I guess in my case it's just a matter of hoping that holes are already present for mounthing (since my car is a non-///M)

But if anyone out there has a real picture of the actual brake ducts with the front bumper removed, that would be most helpful indeed!

My apologies in advance for hi-jacking this thread

Waldorf · 07-30-2007, 12:03 PM

BTW, they are not brake ducts. They are to apply downforce. They force the air through a small hole upwards onto the tire.

The only way to have ducts going to the brakes would be to catch the air flow from the central vent.

Waldorf · 07-30-2007, 12:03 PM

so it looks like my bracket #19 may be broken. damn it

thanks for reminding me about REALOEM.com, it really is great help.

F360C · 07-30-2007, 12:28 PM

More than likely it not the bracket that is broken but the clips on top of the brake duct. I have a new brake duct on order right now because mine are broken from a small incident at the track

Waldorf · 07-30-2007, 12:30 PM

how much was the duct?

F360C · 07-30-2007, 07:43 PM

$30 something.... i ordered it from real oem but its been on back order for a couple weeks now

Waldorf · 07-31-2007, 12:04 AM

thanks

07-29-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
Waldorf Black Opps field agent 35 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 135i M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: YUL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.75] 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	Z4 M front bumper vents i have a question for those who have removed the front bumper cover. my passenger-side vent (the mate black part) is loose. i have checked the clips in the wheel well liner and they are intact. that tells me that there are other tabs or clips arount the front opening that could be broken. could anyone tell me a little more about them? __________________ ------------------- :rocks: Montreal to Vermont OktoberFast cruise. :rocks: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79557
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	There are two clips on top of the brake duct that clip into a bracket that is located above the brake duct. This is what holds the brake duct in place. The bracket is black and is shaped like an "L" __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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Waldorf Black Opps field agent 35 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 135i M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: YUL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.75] 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	so those would be part of the bumper cover. holding the front of the mate black plastic trim. right? __________________ ------------------- :rocks: Montreal to Vermont OktoberFast cruise. :rocks: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79557
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	No its actually a black painted metal bracket that I believe bolts on to the front clip of the car. __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	The bracket I speak about is part number "19" __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Ooooh, this is actually something I would like to know as well. I'm doing an ///M bumper conversion soon, and will need to purchase these brake ducts and brackets, so I need to know how they attach. I saw the realoem diagram, but it wasn't exactly clear, but if the bracket is something that just attaches to the front clip, then that should be pretty straightforward. I guess in my case it's just a matter of hoping that holes are already present for mounthing (since my car is a non-///M) But if anyone out there has a real picture of the actual brake ducts with the front bumper removed, that would be most helpful indeed! My apologies in advance for hi-jacking this thread __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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Waldorf Black Opps field agent 35 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 135i M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: YUL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.75] 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	BTW, they are not brake ducts. They are to apply downforce. They force the air through a small hole upwards onto the tire. The only way to have ducts going to the brakes would be to catch the air flow from the central vent. __________________ ------------------- :rocks: Montreal to Vermont OktoberFast cruise. :rocks: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79557
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	More than likely it not the bracket that is broken but the clips on top of the brake duct. I have a new brake duct on order right now because mine are broken from a small incident at the track __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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Waldorf Black Opps field agent 35 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 135i M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: YUL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.75] 2007 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	how much was the duct? __________________ ------------------- :rocks: Montreal to Vermont OktoberFast cruise. :rocks: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79557
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F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	$30 something.... i ordered it from real oem but its been on back order for a couple weeks now __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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