F32 Side Vents

cycomoon · 09-24-2015, 10:22 AM

Does anyone know how to remove the side vents (boomerang) off the 435i m sport?

I wanna replace mine with the carbon fiber ones.

Thanks!

raqautle · 09-24-2015, 11:05 AM

One of mine was loose at the end so I pushed it in and it clicked into place. I believe they're connected using clips so maybe pulling it off will remove it but idk if it'll damage the clips. I wouldn't try it until someone else confirms

435MSport6Speed · 09-24-2015, 11:26 AM

be careful as the tabs break easily.

Roadtrip Ren · 09-24-2015, 04:18 PM

I got a set of trim removal tools from harbor freight that makes most jobs like this much easir.... Good luck in your customising. Now my side vent look like they belong.

Dang3r · 09-25-2015, 02:46 AM

Use a soft long plastic spatula to get behind the tabs and pull gently to build some force against re-swap-in of the tabs. Once both released, you should be able to pull the part out of the fender. Pay special attention when inner tabs are coming out, that they'll not scratch your paint onto the fender when they bend outwards.

G30 B58 · 09-25-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

Use a soft long plastic spatula to get behind the tabs and pull gently to build some force against re-swap-in of the tabs. Once both released, you should be able to pull the part out of the fender. Pay special attention when inner tabs are coming out, that they'll not scratch your paint onto the fender when they bend outwards.

Adding some painters tape around the work area help with this.

znolo · 10-02-2015, 09:26 AM

As you're likely looking for a cosmetic mod and not the weight reduction of carbon fiber, you might consider wrapping the vents you have in CF vinyl wrap. This would cost less than $10 and takes ~30 minutes.

I did my vents and mirror shells in metallic anthracite grey for $16.

uoserfan · 10-02-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by znolo

As you're likely looking for a cosmetic mod and not the weight reduction of carbon fiber, you might consider wrapping the vents you have in CF vinyl wrap. This would cost less than $10 and takes ~30 minutes.

I did my vents and mirror shells in metallic anthracite grey for $16.

Please post pictures please

shadowchief · 10-02-2015, 04:47 PM

Try the overlay its reversable and a bit less costly plus you wont take the chance of breaking the origonals.

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cycomoon Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 435i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Qatar iTrader: (0)	F32 Side Vents Does anyone know how to remove the side vents (boomerang) off the 435i m sport? I wanna replace mine with the carbon fiber ones. Thanks!
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raqautle Private First Class 87 Rep 191 Posts Drives: '17 340i X-Drive M Sport EBII Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 340i X-Drive [0.00]	One of mine was loose at the end so I pushed it in and it clicked into place. I believe they're connected using clips so maybe pulling it off will remove it but idk if it'll damage the clips. I wouldn't try it until someone else confirms
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435MSport6Speed Captain 432 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	be careful as the tabs break easily. __________________ 14 435i M Sport 6 speed, MG/Coral, MusicarNW Stage 3+ Upgrade for HK, M Brakes, MPPK, MPE, M Rear Spoiler, M Side Molding, full Expel wrap
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Roadtrip Ren Private 29 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2019 440i Vert Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I got a set of trim removal tools from harbor freight that makes most jobs like this much easir.... Good luck in your customising. Now my side vent look like they belong.
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12512 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	Use a soft long plastic spatula to get behind the tabs and pull gently to build some force against re-swap-in of the tabs. Once both released, you should be able to pull the part out of the fender. Pay special attention when inner tabs are coming out, that they'll not scratch your paint onto the fender when they bend outwards. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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znolo Enlisted Member 14 Rep 48 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F36 435i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA, USA iTrader: (0)	As you're likely looking for a cosmetic mod and not the weight reduction of carbon fiber, you might consider wrapping the vents you have in CF vinyl wrap. This would cost less than $10 and takes ~30 minutes. I did my vents and mirror shells in metallic anthracite grey for $16.
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shadowchief Enlisted Member 14 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 428I Blk Sapphire Red Coral Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PHX, AZ iTrader: (0)	Overlay Try the overlay its reversable and a bit less costly plus you wont take the chance of breaking the origonals. Attached Images
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