I'm not digging this new hood design

monterey · 11-02-2018, 03:47 PM

You guys notice the hood is taller on the sides? I feel that it blocks my view. I'm more used to the center of the hood being the highest point.

No1Cares · 11-02-2018, 04:11 PM

the hood blocks your view? is your seat at the minimum height and are you 4'0"? I haven't heard one complaint about the shape of the hood causing a visibility issue.

it's one of my favorite parts looking out and see the aggressive design..it reminds me of the caudal keel on a shark. looks badass imo.

nyalpine90 · 11-02-2018, 04:23 PM

ParadigmDawg · 11-02-2018, 04:33 PM

The hood is also one of my favorite parts of this car. Just this morning I was driving and looking at the long, raised lines of the hood and thinking...man that looks good....

XXX3 · 11-02-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ParadigmDawg

The hood is also one of my favorite parts of this car. Just this morning I was driving and looking at the long, raised lines of the hood and thinking...man that looks good....

Yes, it looks AGRESSIVE.

TxHornX3M40iGuy · 11-02-2018, 05:48 PM

You're trolling us, right?

Lux700 · 11-02-2018, 06:22 PM

Yep, love my hood (bonnet - UK

).

M40iG01 · 11-02-2018, 07:22 PM

hood is amazing, big and strong looking! You need a pillow on the seat if its blocking your view

sinbad4 · 11-02-2018, 09:06 PM

WAT?! Gotta be trolling. ;-)

I too love the double dorsal fin down the hood. Adds the to angry posture of the G01. Love it!

SROC3 · 11-02-2018, 10:36 PM

#angryposture

Tchgrif · 11-03-2018, 08:06 AM

I too love the hood, but........it holds water in a light rain, like a bowl. then as you slow down it slides forward and as it breaks over the front grill the air catches it and throws it all up on the windscreen at once. I know it's not made of spun sugar and I will somehow make it thru, just sayin

Gimmethecash · 11-03-2018, 10:05 AM

The hood is badass! You must respect the hood...sit on a book if you must.

Lux700 · 11-04-2018, 04:32 PM

Nothing to do with this bonnet thread, but have to say... IMO, SROC3, this is the best M4 colour.

Fenders · 11-04-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchgrif

I too love the hood, but........it holds water in a light rain, like a bowl. then as you slow down it slides forward and as it breaks over the front grill the air catches it and throws it all up on the windscreen at once. I know it's not made of spun sugar and I will somehow make it thru, just sayin

This is definitely one of the oddest behaviors of any car I’ve owned. I find it entertaining when I slow down for stoplights in the rain.

TX3M · 11-06-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by monterey

You guys notice the hood is taller on the sides? I feel that it blocks my view. I'm more used to the center of the hood being the highest point.

Yes, I've noticed this too. Does make it harder to see the lines when parking. I am not a troll.

bmwgrande · 11-06-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fenders

This is definitely one of the oddest behaviors of any car I’ve owned. I find it entertaining when I slow down for stoplights in the rain.

I also enjoy the take off after a good rain, as mine flicks the water back onto the windshield.

Cee400 · 12-21-2018, 10:13 PM

Hood design is aggressive but the stability when you try to close the hood by pressing down....Not too impressed. Seems wobbly and not sturdy enough.

DavidLE46/F36 · 12-22-2018, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TX3M

Quote:

Originally Posted by monterey

You guys notice the hood is taller on the sides? I feel that it blocks my view. I'm more used to the center of the hood being the highest point.

Yes, I've noticed this too. Does make it harder to see the lines when parking. I am not a troll.

#iamnotatroll

HampshireUK · 12-22-2018, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cee400

Hood design is aggressive but the stability when you try to close the hood by pressing down....Not too impressed. Seems wobbly and not sturdy enough.

Agreed first BMW I have owned where you can’t simply drop it from about 50cm and it just closes.

It feels very light , mine needs a hand each side above the lights to close it down.

skier219 · 12-22-2018, 08:03 AM

I know it's counter to coming on the forum and griping, but if you read the owner's manual it describes how to close the hood -- you actually have to throw it down from a height. Raise about 20" and fling it downwards forcefully. Can't merely drop it, and you shouldn't have to press on it or play other games. In fact, it's risky to press modern car hoods, since they are very thin and light nowadays (and often aluminum). Easy to dent.

Cabman · 12-22-2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skier219

I know it's counter to coming on the forum and griping, but if you read the owner's manual it describes how to close the hood -- you actually have to throw it down from a height. Raise about 20" and fling it downwards forcefully. Can't merely drop it, and you shouldn't have to press on it or play other games. In fact, it's risky to press modern car hoods, since they are very thin and light nowadays (and often aluminum). Easy to dent.

It states to "Energetically" close the hood.

"Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides"

HampshireUK · 12-22-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skier219

I know it's counter to coming on the forum and griping, but if you read the owner's manual it describes how to close the hood -- you actually have to throw it down from a height. Raise about 20" and fling it downwards forcefully. Can't merely drop it, and you shouldn't have to press on it or play other games. In fact, it's risky to press modern car hoods, since they are very thin and light nowadays (and often aluminum). Easy to dent.

Agreed

11-02-2018, 03:47 PM	#1
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No1Cares Lieutenant 435 Rep 570 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	the hood blocks your view? is your seat at the minimum height and are you 4'0"? I haven't heard one complaint about the shape of the hood causing a visibility issue. it's one of my favorite parts looking out and see the aggressive design..it reminds me of the caudal keel on a shark. looks badass imo.
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ParadigmDawg Captain 610 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 2019 AMG GLC63s Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	The hood is also one of my favorite parts of this car. Just this morning I was driving and looking at the long, raised lines of the hood and thinking...man that looks good....
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M40iG01 Private First Class 79 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018-X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	hood is amazing, big and strong looking! You need a pillow on the seat if its blocking your view
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sinbad4 Captain 783 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	WAT?! Gotta be trolling. ;-) I too love the double dorsal fin down the hood. Adds the to angry posture of the G01. Love it!
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11-03-2018, 08:06 AM	#11
Tchgrif Lieutenant 259 Rep 453 Posts Drives: X4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: pgh pa, USA iTrader: (0)	I too love the hood, but........it holds water in a light rain, like a bowl. then as you slow down it slides forward and as it breaks over the front grill the air catches it and throws it all up on the windscreen at once. I know it's not made of spun sugar and I will somehow make it thru, just sayin
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Cee400 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Mystic, CT iTrader: (0)	Hood design is aggressive but the stability when you try to close the hood by pressing down....Not too impressed. Seems wobbly and not sturdy enough. __________________ 2019 X3 Drive 30i - Phytonic Blue/Oyster
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12-22-2018, 08:03 AM	#20
skier219 Captain 608 Rep 969 Posts Drives: X3 M40i, M2C, Ferrari 328 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I know it's counter to coming on the forum and griping, but if you read the owner's manual it describes how to close the hood -- you actually have to throw it down from a height. Raise about 20" and fling it downwards forcefully. Can't merely drop it, and you shouldn't have to press on it or play other games. In fact, it's risky to press modern car hoods, since they are very thin and light nowadays (and often aluminum). Easy to dent.
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