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Something's missing here but can't tell for sure
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'05 E53 X5 4.4i, '97 E39 528, '07 E92 335i, '16 F86 X6M. Last edited by X5only; 06-14-2018 at 05:41 PM. |
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Yup pretty sure there is a black plastic cover over that big hole
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Definitely agreed on that, if you look, the three small holes along the front edge are where the fasteners attached, someone ...forgot... to put something back or just decided not too when they replaced the bumper. Sent from my iPhone using Xoutpost.com |
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The rear diffuser is missing (#16) ...
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Thanks for the pointers. The body shop claims that the old bumper had the diffusor integrated into it. They showed pictures from the internet of the two versions of bumpers. I don't recall seeing that separate diffusor part. It looks cool and sporty though but I don't think it's visible outside the car. Haven't seen an E53 X5 with that diffusor showing. Anyway, the part is on order now.
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It wasn't "integrated" it was "attached to. When one-use rivets are used it can be difficult to tell the difference. Two will become one.
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Interesting. That diffusor part looks quite different from the bumpers that have it "integrated". Does that part look like the one in the picture above that Wpoll posted?
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Some models have the diffuser - some models don't. My 2005 3.0d doesn't have it - the bumper is like the one in the left side image above. Not sure what dictates the use of the diffuser - possibly it's something only used on the (hot running) V8 models. I'm guessing it vents muffler heat from in behind the battery box - something that isn't needed on my diesel model and maybe not even the 3.0i models.
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Quote:
Here's a close-up pic I got from the net of a bumper with "integrated diffusor".
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Hmm, I hadnt noticed a difference.
The 3.0 is here but the 4.6 is parked across town, will compare when I have the chance.
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