e92 quick measurement needed please

pjs · 03-19-2011, 03:14 PM

Cleaned car today, and think the gap between my bonnet and the grille is too big. Its about 10mm.

Was in the dealer earlier this week to replace power steering pulley, tensioner and belt, which probably meant taking the front of the car off. I think they may not have 'set' the front bumper as neatly as they should. If you push up on the bumper, you can close the gap little, but it springs back.

So would someone please nip out to their car and measure their gap as per pics below. thanks in advance

pjs · 03-20-2011, 07:02 AM

Anyone?

ed335d · 03-20-2011, 07:09 AM

Mine's more like 4-5mm

pjs · 03-20-2011, 07:15 AM

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Mine's more like 4-5mm

Cheers Ed

MERLIN335i · 03-20-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Cleaned car today, and think the gap between my bonnet and the grille is too big. Its about 10mm.

Was in the dealer earlier this week to replace power steering pulley, tensioner and belt, which probably meant taking the front of the car off. I think they may not have 'set' the front bumper as neatly as they should. If you push up on the bumper, you can close the gap little, but it springs back.

So would someone please nip out to their car and measure their gap as per pics below. thanks in advance

Mine is 4-5mm as well.

335iLondon · 03-20-2011, 07:22 AM

Got 3mm from mine

pjs · 03-20-2011, 07:28 AM

Thanks guys, looks like mine is bigger than yours . Looks like back to the dealer again

parapaul · 03-20-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Thanks guys, looks like mine is bigger than yours . Looks like back to the dealer again

The only time you'll ever complain about that problem

Kerr · 03-20-2011, 09:33 AM

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The only time you'll ever complain about that problem

That depends if he is a giver or a taker.

Kerr · 03-20-2011, 09:37 AM

The gap is too big.

Does the bonnet sit flush with the wings and all other panel gaps consistent?

pjs · 03-20-2011, 10:36 AM

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The only time you'll ever complain about that problem

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Originally Posted by Kerr

That depends if he is a giver or a taker.

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Originally Posted by Kerr

The gap is too big.

Does the bonnet sit flush with the wings and all other panel gaps consistent?

Bonnet is spot on with the wings. If I push up the front section from under the number plate i can close the gap to the bonnet by about 3 - 4 mm myself, I just flexes back. I think the dealer has been slack in bolting it back on - (assuming they took it off)

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pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	e92 quick measurement needed please Cleaned car today, and think the gap between my bonnet and the grille is too big. Its about 10mm. Was in the dealer earlier this week to replace power steering pulley, tensioner and belt, which probably meant taking the front of the car off. I think they may not have 'set' the front bumper as neatly as they should. If you push up on the bumper, you can close the gap little, but it springs back. So would someone please nip out to their car and measure their gap as per pics below. thanks in advance Attached Images
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	Mine's more like 4-5mm __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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335iLondon Captain 35 Rep 914 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Msport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Got 3mm from mine
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Kerr Brigadier General 112 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: BMW M235I Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	The gap is too big. Does the bonnet sit flush with the wings and all other panel gaps consistent?
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