Inlets next to fog lamps

Nintendofan · 10-11-2012, 09:08 AM

On gasoline F20 models there are inlets near the fog lamps as shown in this photo:

It appears that these inlets are covered for the diesel models. Does anybody know the purpose of these inlets?

And are the inlets the reason why the drag coefficient is better on the diesel models (0.30 vs 0.32)?

ovekvam · 10-11-2012, 09:56 AM

On my 116i M-Sport, there are inlets in the same area, and they lead the air directly towards the front brakes.

BenN · 10-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ovekvam

On my 116i M-Sport, there are inlets in the same area, and they lead the air directly towards the front brakes.

I also think this is part of the 'air-curtain' BMW speak about, improves efficiency etc.. As to why its not on the diesel: i dont know

Nintendofan · 10-12-2012, 12:08 AM

Maybe BMW engineers think that diesel owners don't brake as aggressively?

Do diesel models even have the same standard brake package?

AusF20/F48 · 10-15-2012, 02:16 AM

There maybe components behind this that are required for a diesel so the vents cannot be put in. Be interesting for a D owner to have a look there and advise

ovekvam · 10-15-2012, 03:00 AM

It is difficult to tell from the picture, but there seems to be inlets in the outer edges of the centre opening as well. Maybe those are for the brakes.

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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	On my 116i M-Sport, there are inlets in the same area, and they lead the air directly towards the front brakes.
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Nintendofan New Member 7 Rep 27 Posts Drives: BMW 118i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Maybe BMW engineers think that diesel owners don't brake as aggressively? Do diesel models even have the same standard brake package?
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AusF20/F48 Major 176 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: F20 125i MS, F48 XD25i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	There maybe components behind this that are required for a diesel so the vents cannot be put in. Be interesting for a D owner to have a look there and advise
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ovekvam Brigadier General 266 Rep 3,290 Posts Drives: 2021 Galvanic Gold i3S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bryne, Norway iTrader: (0)	It is difficult to tell from the picture, but there seems to be inlets in the outer edges of the centre opening as well. Maybe those are for the brakes.
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