M3 Leaf Basket

Crypty · 09-16-2012, 11:46 AM

I was just outside adjusting my hood and I noticed these leaf baskets on the back right and left. I read another post about them but i'm not 100% what they do/where they lead to. Mine had a lot of leaves and bees in there so I emptied them out and in the process a little debris managed to fall in the hole. This isn't going to cause any problems is it?

Also, for anyone with an annoyingly large gap between the front fascia and hood: Detach the plastic thing from the underside of the hood that sits around the metal hook. Screw the hook in a couple turns. Then, adjust the rubber bumper stop by the front of the engine bay on either side. Repeat until you get the fit nice and snug. Mine was pretty far off and I was able to make everything perfect in about 15 mins.

THE TECH · 09-16-2012, 02:36 PM

It's just to prevent large debris from blocking the path of the water coming off the car.

09-16-2012, 11:46 AM	#1
Crypty Private First Class 45 Rep 178 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	M3 Leaf Basket I was just outside adjusting my hood and I noticed these leaf baskets on the back right and left. I read another post about them but i'm not 100% what they do/where they lead to. Mine had a lot of leaves and bees in there so I emptied them out and in the process a little debris managed to fall in the hole. This isn't going to cause any problems is it? Also, for anyone with an annoyingly large gap between the front fascia and hood: Detach the plastic thing from the underside of the hood that sits around the metal hook. Screw the hook in a couple turns. Then, adjust the rubber bumper stop by the front of the engine bay on either side. Repeat until you get the fit nice and snug. Mine was pretty far off and I was able to make everything perfect in about 15 mins.
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09-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	It's just to prevent large debris from blocking the path of the water coming off the car.
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