Air Flap Control
05-10-2010, 06:20 AM
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Scrollonig forum i have noticed the RPI scoops installed for many users, but when i took a closer look to my cars grill i didn`t see true it for radiator, so i found out that there`s a "thing" what BMW calls Air Flap Control (detail nr.3)
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Any thoughts?
05-10-2010, 06:23 AM
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Unless I am mistaken, the RPI scoop would mount on part #26 in the diagram shown. On either side of that part there look to be air inlets for the intake system. Good luck 
05-10-2010, 06:53 PM
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Scrollonig forum i have noticed the RPI scoops installed for many users, but when i took a closer look to my cars grill i didn`t see true it for radiator, so i found out that there`s a "thing" what BMW calls Air Flap Control (detail nr.3)
Any thoughts?
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Any thoughts?
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Same case as mine before...
You should remove the "Air Flap Control(detail nr.3)" first then install the RPI scoops.
05-10-2010, 10:09 PM
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It is supposedly there to assist the engine in reaching operating temperature quicker. I believe this is mostly installed on diesel E60's in colder climates, although there seems to be no definite logic to how and on what models these were installed, as many owners reported having them on all types of engines and in markets all around the world.
One thing that wouldn't hurt for sure is doing a search about it
One thing that wouldn't hurt for sure is doing a search about it
Wait, what? 
05-11-2010, 01:18 AM
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I just ordered my RPI scoop...Dit a search on a DIY but could not find one...does part 3 (as shown above) come of without removing the bumper?
Has anybody got a diy with some pics on how to install?
EDIT: found in on another website...
Has anybody got a diy with some pics on how to install?
EDIT: found in on another website...
05-11-2010, 01:49 AM
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Your car don`t have thos Flaps.