Active E hood

Itsquick · 01-26-2012, 05:16 PM

I like the subtle bulge on the hood of the Active-E. It appears that it would fit with no problems. Now to research the cost.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attac...4&d=1327444064

Sylon · 01-26-2012, 06:04 PM

Good luck. I don't think it would be as easy as getting one from an ActiveE owner, those are leases and they kinda need it I think.

Harlequin · 01-26-2012, 06:05 PM

This has been raised before. I believe the end result is that BMW will not sell you one...

BrokenVert · 01-26-2012, 06:05 PM

I have an activeE...well start the bidding at ten thousand

Sylon · 01-26-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

I have an activeE...well start the bidding at ten thousand

Hahahaha

Itsquick · 01-26-2012, 09:16 PM

So if you wreck an A-E, where do the parts come from? BMW, or maybe an outsourced body shop? BMW p/n 41614881303, I will have to investigate this some more. May be a waste of time, but one never knows!

Harlequin · 01-26-2012, 11:12 PM

Active Es are leased - wouldn't BMW just be repairing something that they own and therefore have no need to actually "sell" them to anyone?

cooler2442 · 01-27-2012, 12:37 AM

I have seen the hood in person. It does not look good. The bump is way to wide, nothing like the M3 bump which is more aggressive but not as wide which makes it look much better.

You will reconsider it if you end up actually finding one and putting it on the car lol.

Sylon · 01-27-2012, 01:31 AM

I don't think you need the actual hood off of an ActiveE, what needs to happen is someone with an ActiveE to take it to a tuner shop that could make a replica out of CF or something.

BrokenVert · 01-27-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

I have seen the hood in person. It does not look good. The bump is way to wide, nothing like the M3 bump which is more aggressive but not as wide which makes it look much better.

You will reconsider it if you end up actually finding one and putting it on the car lol.

But the hood of the activeE has that shape for a reason, and a purpose behind a part makes it sexier.

I still maintain that unless youre hiding a blower that the stock hood cant close over than youre basically stuffing socks in your car's banana hammock.

cooler2442 · 01-27-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

But the hood of the activeE has that shape for a reason, and a purpose behind a part makes it sexier.

Yup, I know that's why the bulge is really wide. I was just stating it would look retarded on a 135i lol.

BrokenVert · 01-27-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Yup, I know that's why the bulge is really wide. I was just stating it would look retarded on a 135i lol.

Well. I think that any hood bulge looks retarded on a 135...so im with you on that one!

cooler2442 · 01-27-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Well. I think that any hood bulge looks retarded on a 135...so im with you on that one!

M3 bulge looks amazing and aggressive looking but like I said that is because it is narrower but bulges higher while the Active E is wider and bulges less.

BrokenVert · 01-27-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

M3 bulge looks amazing and aggressive looking but like I said that is because it is narrower but bulges higher while the Active E is wider and bulges less.

Does a 1 series have a supercharger? Just stuffing socks down your pants man...

cooler2442 · 01-27-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Does a 1 series have a supercharger? Just stuffing socks down your pants man...

Does an M3 have a supercharger?

BrokenVert · 01-27-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Does an M3 have a supercharger?

no it doesnt. And I feel the same way about its fake bulge that I do about aftermarket ones.

Itsquick · 01-27-2012, 12:22 PM

The A-E hood is one of those "oh, that's different" moments. Sometimes things stand out, after looking at the same thing over and over. Yes, the M3 has a bulge, looks maybe, my M5 doesn't!!!!!

I guess the 135 does not need one either

infinitekidM2C · 01-27-2012, 12:47 PM

carbon fiber or don't bother

ilikebmxbikes · 01-27-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cooler2442

Does an M3 have a supercharger?

no, but it needs the bulge in the hood to clear the intake. I personally think the bulge looks cool but like other people who have posted in here have avoided it as it is non functional on a 135i, but that isnt to say you shouldn't go for it on your car. It is a subtle styling and is not offensive or 'poserish' like upbadging your 135i with an M on the trunk etc.

Dackelone · 01-27-2012, 04:18 PM

The hunt for the ActiveE hood! Continues...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...1#post11232417

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Itsquick Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2011 135i SGM / Black Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Irving Tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [6.00] 1971 280SL [0.00] 2008 M5 [0.00]	So if you wreck an A-E, where do the parts come from? BMW, or maybe an outsourced body shop? BMW p/n 41614881303, I will have to investigate this some more. May be a waste of time, but one never knows!
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	I don't think you need the actual hood off of an ActiveE, what needs to happen is someone with an ActiveE to take it to a tuner shop that could make a replica out of CF or something. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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