What R It?

rc'Z · 03-27-2008, 08:36 AM

There is a small butterfly shaped platform with 2 studs sticking up on it, on the passanger side of the vehicle, under the hood, towards the fire wall on/or right by the rear part of the wheel well. Looks like something should be on it. Anyone know what it is?

pbdm4k · 03-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Got pics?

Reach · 03-27-2008, 11:17 AM

Uhh... sounds like you're describing the strut tower. Did you notice the same thing on the other side? That's where your suspension mounts to, but it mounts underneath. You can also get a strut tower bar, which installs between the two.

If its the plastic port thing on the passenger side firewall, we call that the "porcupine". I don't know the official term (or purpose) of it, but its a good place to route wires for any little projects you might have.

rc'Z · 03-27-2008, 11:59 AM

No pictures, not smart enought to post them, but I guess I should learn. The thing is not plastic or a strut tower. It is about the size of a saucer for a cup of coffee.

rc'Z · 03-27-2008, 12:43 PM

Maybe I've got the post a pic figured out:

I'll try to get a pic of what it R tonight .

BimmerZealot · 03-27-2008, 03:13 PM

Sounds like the strut tower mount, it should have 3 nuts on the studs as well. If not you need to get some ASAP but if there is nuts then you're fine.

rc'Z · 03-28-2008, 10:13 AM

Here it is, more like a butter fly shape:

RCNet · 03-28-2008, 12:20 PM

On my M Coupe that is where the "Emissions Control - Air Pump" lives.
I don't see a similar animal listed for the 3.0si engine.

BimmerZealot · 03-28-2008, 03:33 PM

Hm wow, surprised I've never noticed that. No idea what goes there, but I'm guessing they just have it there from the Z4M

rc'Z · 04-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc'Z

Here it is, more like a butter fly shape:

Maybe it is a good place to put a set of BIG air horns!

Bobbykurva · 04-07-2008, 03:55 PM

Did you piss into your motor bay?

rc'Z · 04-08-2008, 05:21 AM

Factory under coating gone wild!

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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	What R It? Have Picture Now There is a small butterfly shaped platform with 2 studs sticking up on it, on the passanger side of the vehicle, under the hood, towards the fire wall on/or right by the rear part of the wheel well. Looks like something should be on it. Anyone know what it is? Last edited by rc'Z; 03-28-2008 at 10:31 AM..
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	Uhh... sounds like you're describing the strut tower. Did you notice the same thing on the other side? That's where your suspension mounts to, but it mounts underneath. You can also get a strut tower bar, which installs between the two. If its the plastic port thing on the passenger side firewall, we call that the "porcupine". I don't know the official term (or purpose) of it, but its a good place to route wires for any little projects you might have.
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	No pictures, not smart enought to post them, but I guess I should learn. The thing is not plastic or a strut tower. It is about the size of a saucer for a cup of coffee.
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Z beating Boxter Maybe I've got the post a pic figured out: I'll try to get a pic of what it R tonight . Attached Images Last edited by rc'Z; 03-27-2008 at 12:48 PM.. Reason: ,
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Sounds like the strut tower mount, it should have 3 nuts on the studs as well. If not you need to get some ASAP but if there is nuts then you're fine.
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Here it is, more like a butter fly shape: Attached Images
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03-28-2008, 12:20 PM	#8
RCNet Woof!! 5 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SW Washington iTrader: (0)	On my M Coupe that is where the "Emissions Control - Air Pump" lives. I don't see a similar animal listed for the 3.0si engine. __________________ 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe 2009 Deep Sea Blue 535i xDrive Sports Wagon
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Hm wow, surprised I've never noticed that. No idea what goes there, but I'm guessing they just have it there from the Z4M
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Factory under coating gone wild!
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