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Old 03-19-2010, 04:28 AM
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What model are we talking about here? I think all 3 engine models use a different intake system at least in the engine compartment. Not sure if the snorkel section in the fender-well is shared between platforms. But in any event, manufactures provide coverage in intake ducting to trap water (or settle) in the event it gets sucked up. The obviously exception here is fully submerged or full intake vacuum (aka full throttle).
Old 03-19-2010, 07:07 AM
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C'mon guys. Some people are working. Had to close my office door as i was laughing so hard.
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I thought the M5 had fog light intakes hence the reason for no foglight option...??
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Originally Posted by skunkd
I thought the M5 had fog light intakes hence the reason for no foglight option...??

The OP doesn't have an M5 bro, who has an M5 and describes it simply as "a 5 series"?
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Originally Posted by bigbadbull
The E60 (every model including the M5) have the intake high up level with the top of the head lights... and they are around 36" inches up off the ground....that's 3 feet!
Originally Posted by skunkd
I thought the M5 had fog light intakes hence the reason for no foglight option...??

that was in response to this statement.... i know the op doesn't have an M...
Old 03-19-2010, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by skunkd
that was in response to this statement.... i know the op doesn't have an M...

Ah, I see, I stand corrected
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i shoulda quoted it the first time my mistake
Old 03-19-2010, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by skunkd
I thought the M5 had fog light intakes hence the reason for no foglight option...??
The intakes on either side where the fog lights are on the 550I's with the Mtech sport are Break cooling ducts....I thought.

The M5 Air intakes are on either side of the head lights to the out side of the Kidneys...
or so I thought.This is where all the scoop fittings usually got to get more air in to the Air box.

If I'm wrong I'll gladly admit it.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=51&fg=15
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Originally Posted by skunkd
I thought the M5 had fog light intakes hence the reason for no foglight option...??
Those are not air intakes for the engine. They're air ducts to cool the front brakes. Check your M5 .
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got it, yea i was just wondering, never took the time to look lol, kinda wish m5's could have fogs too


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