11-01-2012, 08:34 AM | #1 |
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Hey Guys,
Let me start by saying I love this X6 but there is one thing in particular that bothers me. The engine bay. A fine piece of machinery is a thing of beautify so why does BMW go to such great links to cover it all up. I want to see an engine when i raise the hood not a BMW placard with BMW logo. The pictures of the 4.4 engine that I've seen ( out of the car)show a very handsome engine. Does this engine cover serve any function other than advertising! ricosan |
11-05-2012, 10:42 AM | #2 |
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I agree! I think most high-end cars, if not all others, now have these covers. I have no idea of what purpose they serve. Just more crap for our landfills someday.
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11-05-2012, 12:12 PM | #3 | |
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Plus, over time, the edges of the plastic turn brown. I think the cover hides what would otherwise be an unimpressive sight. I don't think the engine looks particularly muscular with the cover off. At least a cover made of lightweight alloy designed to be impervious to heat would look sweet. Not to mention, a few added fins might cool the beast a bit. Anyway, I think the true design of the cover is to block concentrated heat patches from deforming the aluminum hood. I noticed on two of my 750li that the hood deforms slightly over time revealing the presence of a strut whilst you look at just the right angle of the drivers side hood. |
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