What are the pads on the interior of the hood for?

E90330iS · 12-02-2006, 09:30 PM

Hi folks! I was cleaning my engine bay today and I noticed the pads screwed on the inside of the hood. Do you guys know what they are for? Like heat reduction or something??

zzinco79 · 12-02-2006, 09:36 PM

I guess its noise reducer.

hydehk · 12-02-2006, 11:13 PM

for heat insulation

without it, ur hood's paint will change color in no time

Asiann · 12-03-2006, 01:08 AM

Both!

empire · 12-03-2006, 01:31 AM

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Both!

Nope. You're wrong. It's actually a preventative measurement taken by all car manufacturers. If you notice, they're held on by PLASTIC components... In the case of an engine fire, the flame with melt the plastic pieces away first, then that black thing will fall down and smother the flame... it's hard/brittle now, but due to the intensity of the heat from the flame, it'll smother it. At least that what it was designed to do.

E90330iS · 12-03-2006, 02:54 AM

wow you guys are so good, i love this board so informational.

Greeney · 12-03-2006, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by empire

Nope. You're wrong. It's actually a preventative measurement taken by all car manufacturers. If you notice, they're held on by PLASTIC components... In the case of an engine fire, the flame with melt the plastic pieces away first, then that black thing will fall down and smother the flame... it's hard/brittle now, but due to the intensity of the heat from the flame, it'll smother it. At least that what it was designed to do.

Thats awesome

nmulax · 12-03-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by empire

Nope. You're wrong. It's actually a preventative measurement taken by all car manufacturers. If you notice, they're held on by PLASTIC components... In the case of an engine fire, the flame with melt the plastic pieces away first, then that black thing will fall down and smother the flame... it's hard/brittle now, but due to the intensity of the heat from the flame, it'll smother it. At least that what it was designed to do.

yep

Asiann · 12-03-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by empire

Nope. You're wrong. It's actually a preventative measurement taken by all car manufacturers. If you notice, they're held on by PLASTIC components... In the case of an engine fire, the flame with melt the plastic pieces away first, then that black thing will fall down and smother the flame... it's hard/brittle now, but due to the intensity of the heat from the flame, it'll smother it. At least that what it was designed to do.

Sorry, but I'm not wrong! Click on the link and you will see for yourself. Now if you have proof of what you say is true then that is good but I have been around a while and know this part to be true and can back it up. It is important to get the facts and not make assumptions that people are wrong in general. I'm not saying what you say is not true but atleast back it up with proof so that other members know. Now that being said, look at part number 1 Sound insulating engine hood. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&hg=51&fg=70

Zeroday · 12-03-2006, 12:23 PM

you're all wrong. its jus fo decoration.

Asiann · 12-03-2006, 12:29 PM

Did you even click on the link? If anyone is wrong its you. Decoration? Thats silly!

Carnage · 12-03-2006, 12:34 PM

You're all wrong. It houses little gremlins that will jump out on my command and put in motion my plan to take over the world!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

It's the perfect delivery system, no one suspects a thing....hey wait, is this mic on???? Crap........

Asiann · 12-03-2006, 12:36 PM

I'm looking at a AW M3 but the 335 is tempting. The dealer still won't budge on the price that much. They still want $58K

Zeroday · 12-03-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Did you even click on the link? If anyone is wrong its you. Decoration? Thats silly!

I know my sense of humor is a bit dry...but...ah never mind. Don't want to interrupt this battle of minds.

Asiann · 12-03-2006, 12:37 PM

Sorry! Its all good! We actually do joke alot around here.

Zeroday · 12-03-2006, 12:40 PM

its all good. the bubb rub picture I linked didnt show up which i guess would have made it more obvious

treublue · 12-03-2006, 12:40 PM

Its so they can justify adding $500 to the price of the vehicle for an part that cost 50 cents.

Carnage · 12-03-2006, 12:42 PM

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I'm looking at a AW M3 but the 335 is tempting. The dealer still won't budge on the price that much. They still want $58K

I wouldn't get it unless they are willing to make a good deal. It's a hard car to get a deal on because of the "M-car" cliental, dealers know that if you won't pay that price then someone else will. I got lucky on mine, if I didn't get such a good deal I'd be driving a 335i right now.

Zeroday · 12-03-2006, 12:43 PM

^^ ???

FirstClass · 12-03-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Did you even click on the link? If anyone is wrong its you. Decoration? Thats silly!

I think it was a joke. I also think it was funny.

E90330iS · 12-03-2006, 02:10 PM

Sorry if this sounds stupid but if we take it off shouldn't we be able to hear more engine sound + less front end weight??

DocYahoo · 12-03-2006, 02:32 PM

Spaking from experience, you WILL want to keep it there. During an engine fire, it will drop on the flaming engine and put the fire out quickly.

Unfortunately, my experience with the plastic blanket was the body shop skimped on cost and decided not to put one in after the hood had to be replaced. We weren't notified of this and when the engine caught on fire (due an oil leak caused by the said body shop), the entire front end of the car was engulfed in flame. And this is not something you want to experience.

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Sorry if this sounds stupid but if we take it off shouldn't we be able to hear more engine sound + less front end weight??

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