|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F11 Active Grill Shutter Removal |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
01-26-2021, 08:35 AM | #1 |
New Member
3
Rep 5
Posts |
F11 Active Grill Shutter Removal
Hi,
Not sure if this has been covered previously as I've not been able to find anything on the matter. I recently saw an F11 with its Active grill shutters removed (you could see the radiator and V braces) I really liked how it looked and want to remove my own. Has anyone done this delete? Did it throw up any codes? Did it affect the car at all? I dont want the slight aesthetic increase to come at the cost of the engine so thought I'd check. Thanks |
02-01-2021, 04:14 AM | #2 |
Private
5
Rep 63
Posts |
I'd be interested to hear how you get on with this, as I considered it myself too from an aesthetic perspective and agree, the v brace exposed is a good look.
However, reading other posts on this subject, it seems there may be detrimental effects in removing the active shutters, as they're part of the EfficientDynamics system. I believe when the shutter is closed it aids in a quicker engine operating temperature. The shutters, when closed, also reduce drag and thus help fuel consumption. When they're open, it suggests rapid cooling is required by feeding in ambient air. Not sure on the long term effects of removing them (if any). |
Appreciate
0
|
02-01-2021, 12:56 PM | #3 | |
Private First Class
56
Rep 148
Posts
Drives: 2014 BMW 528i
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Milpitas, CA
|
Quote:
__________________
Tri Nguyen
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-05-2021, 02:46 PM | #4 | ||
New Member
3
Rep 5
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
02-06-2021, 11:31 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant General
6545
Rep 15,857
Posts |
I wish my 535i had come with the active shutters. Would improve the warm up phase. Far too slow, due to the air flows at low ambient temperatures, even in a petrol. Imagine the diesel will be even worse without shutters.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-16-2021, 07:17 AM | #6 |
First Lieutenant
101
Rep 373
Posts
Drives: Merc, VW, Porsche, Suzuki
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Herts, UK
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-19-2021, 04:34 AM | #7 | |
Private
5
Rep 63
Posts |
Quote:
If so, it's a must for me, as the exposed crossbars do have a certain aesthetic appeal |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2024, 03:11 PM | #9 |
Private
19
Rep 99
Posts |
Hopefully you guys are still around.
I purchased an ‘11 535i with minor front end damage so the guy had rounded up all the parts (interior and exterior for the most part) to go MSport. I received the air duct not installed (oem part) with the active flaps / louvers, but the car does not have the 1CB (CO2 package) option. So I don’t think I’ll have the necessary connections anyway. Is there anything stopping me from just removing the flaps and using it as a passive unit? As in, it all bolts up the same?? |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|