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08-13-2013, 05:29 PM | #89 |
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08-13-2013, 05:32 PM | #90 |
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Yes both sides are open. Actually the picture doesn't show it, but the opening is a good size with the fog light suspended in the middle of the opening on both sides.
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08-13-2013, 05:59 PM | #91 |
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GREAT to hear, thanks. Wondering why Hoa yours is apparently closed up on one side?
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08-13-2013, 07:13 PM | #93 |
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Pre-LCI 535 has both sides open. One side for the oil cooler and the other side for the secondary engine coolant radiator.
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08-13-2013, 07:33 PM | #94 |
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08-13-2013, 07:39 PM | #95 |
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I just left the dealership. Pre lci 535i and 550i have both vents.
I have inspected both pre lci and lci. I don't understand why one would have both working vent and one would have one dummy. I took pictures of both vehicles with the window sticker for comparison. Vehicle 1 535i with one opening Vehicle 2 with both vents open I will be back at the dealership Friday and next Wednesday if anyone need me to look at or compare anything else. Last edited by Hoa; 08-13-2013 at 07:54 PM.. |
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08-13-2013, 08:28 PM | #96 |
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Any chance the closed lci 535i is due to the Park Distance Control? Maybe a sensor there. Or is there any evidence that the openings open/close or something? Otherwise... that is strange for one to be closed.
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08-13-2013, 08:35 PM | #97 |
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Does anyone know what the advanced RTTI is? Without a doubt the Msport my dealership just got in was a 2014 and both sides are open.
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08-13-2013, 08:42 PM | #98 |
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This is weird indeed. Who would be able to answer this for sure? The vent closings look like they are removable. Did BMW just forgot to take them off? I do have park distance on my LCI and my driver's side vents are closed.
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08-13-2013, 08:48 PM | #99 |
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The driver side does have an additional radiator on the one that has the open vent. I can't tell about the one that is blocked. The one that is blocked does look like it can be removed. I do see some space to pry it out
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Can you please find out from the dealer why the vents are different for the same model? The dealership I deal with don't even know how to setup my Sirius radio and set memory seats. Unfortunately, it's the only one for 200 miles.
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08-13-2013, 09:40 PM | #102 |
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Wow.....this is truly a horrendous move by BMW.
The M Sport Suspension is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!......No body roll, No floaty ride on the highway, No wheel gap like a Camry, and most importantly NO Artificial steering feel. For all the naysayers - please find someone that has a 2013 Msport Susp car, u will see what ur missing. For the people that want a luxury ride like a Lexus LS/ES - which is the MASS customer base - BMW should have the Standard Susp, but WHY screw the enthusiasts that helped build the BMW brand by not even offering a proper Sport Suspension on ur so called Sport Sedan????????????? BTW this is how my 2013 Msport Susp sits:
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Stop believing the BMW Marketing about improved handling/steering. They took away the only suspension that offered those improvements - stiffer springs/shocks, thicker Anti-Roll Bars, and most important More Direct/Heavier Steering that doesnt feel so artificial. BTW i speak from owning a 2012 528i Msport with DDC - it was complete crap especially coming from an E92.
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08-13-2013, 10:59 PM | #104 |
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I know for sure it's a dummy vent and it can be removed from the back. When I installed my Msport front bumper. It gave me a black plastic piece that covered the drivers side vent. I opt not to use it. Thought that was weird...
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08-14-2013, 12:06 AM | #105 |
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VERY weird. I guess it's safe to assume some option is forcing one vent closed? And anyone reporting seeing an LCI with both open are SURE that it was a 535i correct?
On another note, what's with the horrible fit of the plastic bracket on this car:
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08-14-2013, 08:38 AM | #106 |
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Why don't we just wait and see how it drives. I just sold my 2011 550i M-Sport with ACS springs and ordered a 2014 550i M-Sport. If the suspension is no good, it's a easy fix with the lowering springs ---- it's just that BMW should offer one instead of the $3500 Dynamic Handling Package!
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08-14-2013, 08:57 AM | #107 |
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I suspect the vent thing being a installer error at the factory. Parts like these are installed by hand by someone and since there is such a wide variety of F10 models being built on the same assembly line someone f'ed up is my guess. I see no reason why those two nearly identical cars would have two different arrangements. Given the LCI's have new LED foglights and trim around the bumper maybe someone installed the wrong part for these early builds or they forgot to remove the blocking cover meant for different F10 engines that doesn't have coolers on each side.
Good thing is that those grills pulls straight out so someone with one side closed off could check if they can pull it out and remove the plate that is covering that side easily. So to all the LCI conspiracy theorist here yes this also makes the pre lci that much better on top of the suspension Next up..."Better soundproofing doors in the LCI is making the car too quiet and less sporty...."
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08-14-2013, 12:06 PM | #109 |
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To give you guys an idea of the wheel gap on 2014 Msport, I can lay my iPhone 5 on its side level on top of the tire and easily place it between the fender and the tire. Someone said in a earlier post it was only 10mm higher than a 2013, if so I don't think you'd be able to visibly notice the difference if the 2 cars were side by side. When I saw a 2013 next to a 2014 the other day, I coulda been Ray Charles and seen the difference!
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