Dimensions of the F80 hood

[Hobbs64]

Can I get someone in the M3 forum to measure the width of the bonnet at the front and rear, as well as the length down the center back to front. I would like to know the dimensions before I buy one to modify. Thanks.

[x.shell]

I don't know the exact dimensions, but it's definitely longer than the 4 series hood.

[Hobbs64]

I would really like to see of I can get someone to measure it!

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by Hobbs64

I would really like to see of I can get someone to measure it!

Does Denver have a BMW dealership? Do you have a tape measure? Problem solved.

[Hobbs64]

Wow, Nice! Sakhir, is there something wrong with the request? I thought I said please and thank you...

[dr.mba]

My car is being wrapped otherwise I would have entertained your polite questioning. I also think it is reasonable to just go to the nearest BMW dealership and get the dimensions. I honestly don't see them saying no to that.

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[mrmoua2u]

People now and day, just asking for freebies..lol. Thats what wrong with this country.. JK.
When time permits, ill measure mine for you.

[donaldp]

Happy to assist.
Hope you don't want exact measurements; here are very close results.
Front to back, dead center = 46.5 inches
Left to right at frontl = 57.25 inches
Left to right at windshield = 63 inches at widest part
Left to right at windshield = 55.25 inches where hood turns inward towards windshield

If you need metric, you will have to convert.

[dzvero]

Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know the exact dimensions, but it's definitely longer than the 4 series hood.

4 series is exactly the same size as M4 , i think m3 has almost same size also

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by dzvero

4 series is exactly the same size as M4 , i think m3 has almost same size also

Wrong. The only thing that is the same between the F82 and the 4 series (exterior wise) are the headlights, tail-lights, outer-grilles, windows, and doors.

Thread here:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1042120

[dzvero]

You need to do more research before saying that. Most parts on body are the same between M4 and 428, 435. Hood and fenders are different but size is exactly the same. Difference being grilles for example. They need to change the bumper to fit it

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by dzvero

You need to do more research before saying that. Most parts on body are the same between M4 and 428, 435. Hood and fenders are different but size is exactly the same. Difference being grilles for example. They need to change the bumper to fit it

Exact same size? I need to do research? I'll just post this pic again for you.




FYI, one of these bottles is taller than the other.

[DBACE]

Originally Posted by exo-shell

Exact same size? I need to do research? I'll just post this pic again for you.




FYI, one of these bottles is taller than the other.

So, the gaps and overlays are a very ascetically pleasing upgrade. I wonder if the car handles as well...........

Actually if you alter your view from the true or point view (perpendicular line from surface), the bottles indeed look to be the same height. From the right auxiliary view almost everything can look the same!!