05-17-2020, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Taking a look at my now month old M340i and I've noticed (since the day I got it) that they bonnet/hood seems to 'sit' a bit higher than I expected. Essentially, the grille to panel aren't flush, the metal is slightly raised. Having said that, the front quarter panels (fender) look flush with the bonnet/hood. Does this look normal to you? |
05-18-2020, 06:48 AM | #2 |
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Do you have a picture that's further away? It gives reference to the other gaps in panels (hood, fenders, etc). Looks a little bit more than normal but the gap above the grill is generally a little bigger. Take a look at other front end pics on the internet for comparison. One thing to check is that your hood is fully closed...it's easy to think it is but takes either a high drop or a press down once in place.
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05-18-2020, 08:14 AM | #3 |
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Here is mine from a similar angle. Looks about the same.
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05-18-2020, 08:51 AM | #6 |
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Looks very similar to everyone else, thanks guys! I can sleep easier now
Do you feel like it's sitting too high regardless? Even from a design choice, it looks out of place to me! |
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05-18-2020, 09:07 AM | #7 |
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I’m ok with it. It’s consistent across the hood so designed that way. Could it be better? Of course but they need some tolerances....
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05-18-2020, 09:16 AM | #8 |
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I replaced my grill with a black one and when I put the new one one I thought I messed up because of the gap. Turned out it was always like that and I just never noticed. It is a bit odd.
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