removing engine cover and intake channel..

schctrg · 03-08-2009, 07:48 PM

I hope I dont get flamed for this.... here it goes. I removed two things from my car. which i hope i dont need.
1. plastic engine cover (in which i dont see any purpose aside from keeping the engine heat soaked)
2. air intake channel/duct which i removed, I am assuming i still get some fresh air from the duct from the kidneys.... am i just sucking in hot air? has anyone else done this? maybe i'll get some cheap pipe from home depot and see how well it works....

anything i should be aware of?

NinetyEight740 · 03-08-2009, 07:54 PM

WTF would you remove those things for?

A- Engine cover removed will not cause water to get into you ignition coils and cause running problems not to mention its extremely loud!!!

b - What would be your purpose in removing an air intake piece?

schctrg · 03-08-2009, 07:56 PM

I need the cover to get the water to the coils?! i thought it was useless

schctrg · 03-08-2009, 07:58 PM

just re-read that... i'll go put it back on, i thought it was only for cosmetic purposes..... just to make the engine look pretty

methodtim · 03-08-2009, 08:16 PM

Guys,

I'm going to remove my trunk. It's heavy and only used for cosmetic purposes. Good idea?

Highflyr · 03-08-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Guys,

I'm going to remove my trunk. It's heavy and only used for cosmetic purposes. Good idea?

Orient330iNYC · 03-08-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Guys,

I'm going to remove my trunk. It's heavy and only used for cosmetic purposes. Good idea?

your lug bolts add excessive rotating weight. i would take those off too...
i heard that every pound of rotating weight loss adds 100 hp omg wtf lolz

DESI4life10 · 03-08-2009, 08:34 PM

I would not risk taking that stuff off just to save a couple of pounds. Remember that these are German made cars and almost every part added on the car surves some pupose to the overall design/performance of the car.

Taking the cover off can increase the chance of water entering into your engine. It is just not worth it

schctrg · 03-08-2009, 11:05 PM

Okay I just got owned. lol its okay thanks, i'll be sure to remove my door next

the reason why i removed the intake piece was to try to increase flow because i assumed the intake piece was limiting flow, trying to make a cheap ram air. =/ The car does sound louder w/o the piece but i'll throw everything back in =) thanks.

CubanJJ09 · 03-08-2009, 11:12 PM

IBTL

blue2fire · 03-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Throw the seats out, do you really need to sit while you are driving?

blue2fire · 03-08-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

your lug bolts add excessive rotating weight. i would take those off too...
i heard that every pound of rotating weight loss adds 100 hp omg wtf lolz

Better idea is to take out the brake discs and calipers, you don't really need them anyway.

E90330iS · 03-09-2009, 02:56 AM

i've never had water on my engine cover after a rainy day......

just4kickz · 03-09-2009, 03:00 AM

uhhhhhhhhhhh. if you really want to save weight... strip the interior, get some new wheels, and don't sit in your car

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schctrg New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	removing engine cover and intake channel.. I hope I dont get flamed for this.... here it goes. I removed two things from my car. which i hope i dont need. 1. plastic engine cover (in which i dont see any purpose aside from keeping the engine heat soaked) 2. air intake channel/duct which i removed, I am assuming i still get some fresh air from the duct from the kidneys.... am i just sucking in hot air? has anyone else done this? maybe i'll get some cheap pipe from home depot and see how well it works.... anything i should be aware of?
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NinetyEight740 Major General 231 Rep 5,691 Posts Drives: 2 - 2013 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 E91 [0.00]	WTF would you remove those things for? A- Engine cover removed will not cause water to get into you ignition coils and cause running problems not to mention its extremely loud!!! b - What would be your purpose in removing an air intake piece?
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schctrg New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	I need the cover to get the water to the coils?! i thought it was useless
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schctrg New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	just re-read that... i'll go put it back on, i thought it was only for cosmetic purposes..... just to make the engine look pretty
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DESI4life10 Banned 201 Rep 3,328 Posts Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada iTrader: (18)	I would not risk taking that stuff off just to save a couple of pounds. Remember that these are German made cars and almost every part added on the car surves some pupose to the overall design/performance of the car. Taking the cover off can increase the chance of water entering into your engine. It is just not worth it
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schctrg New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Okay I just got owned. lol its okay thanks, i'll be sure to remove my door next the reason why i removed the intake piece was to try to increase flow because i assumed the intake piece was limiting flow, trying to make a cheap ram air. =/ The car does sound louder w/o the piece but i'll throw everything back in =) thanks.
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