Bugs!!!!!!!!!! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

chrisbin · 07-26-2005, 06:48 AM

Of the roadkill kind... :mad:

Now we have actually had some good weather here in the UK, the bugs are out in good numbers so I thought I'd ask whether anyone else reckons that the E90 seems to pick up more than its fair share ....

At the weekend, on a journey (in convoy) of about 150 miles, the front of the E90 ended up covered, while our Touareg didn't seem to collect half as many....I would have expected the reverse to be true....

egtlover74 · 07-26-2005, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Of the roadkill kind... :mad:

Now we have actually had some good weather here in the UK, the bugs are out in good numbers so I thought I'd ask whether anyone else reckons that the E90 seems to pick up more than its fair share ....

At the weekend, on a journey (in convoy) of about 150 miles, the front of the E90 ended up covered, while our Touareg didn't seem to collect half as many....I would have expected the reverse to be true....

Even the bugs are attracted to E90

nexus66 · 07-26-2005, 07:18 AM

What's the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windscreen???

It's @rse!

David325Australia · 07-26-2005, 08:22 AM

you know about the bug who fell through the fly wire screen? he strained himself.

sorry totally off topic but i couldn't help myself. picking my 325 up on saturday and i'm so excited and fidgety. i can't stop thinking about it.

bobnaz · 07-26-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisbin

Of the roadkill kind... :mad:

Now we have actually had some good weather here in the UK, the bugs are out in good numbers so I thought I'd ask whether anyone else reckons that the E90 seems to pick up more than its fair share ....

At the weekend, on a journey (in convoy) of about 150 miles, the front of the E90 ended up covered, while our Touareg didn't seem to collect half as many....I would have expected the reverse to be true....

Had a clear bra put on the just the front bumper along with the lights because of this. 3M makes a product, should not cost more than $250

bmwboy29 · 07-26-2005, 09:29 AM

what about if you have the clear bra put on, doesnt it wear off eventually? do you have to replace it eventually? can it be? I plan to have my car for about 5 years or so...

bozo5521 · 07-26-2005, 12:32 PM

Ive heard the amount of bugs on your car is very dependant upon what kinds of wax you use, etc...Dont know if its BS or not...Im just gullible..

dnh325i · 07-26-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bobnaz

Had a clear bra put on the just the front bumper along with the lights because of this. 3M makes a product, should not cost more than $250

I just got a quote for clearbra here in Houston, the 3M Xpel version, $698 to cover the hood, bumper, headlights, and mirrors. That's a lot of money, so I don't know yet if I'll do it. On the one hand, I'm spending so much money on the car anyway, what's another $700?

- Paul - · 08-02-2005, 06:38 PM

Mine is terrible for it - one week going to work and back (26mile journey) and its caked with em. I've never had a car that seems to collect as many and I used to drive a 325. Aerodynamics? Waxed mine recently to see if it makes it any easier to get the little blighters off but not tried as yet.

06alpine325icm · 08-02-2005, 07:20 PM

hahah the lights are soo bright they attract to them

chrisbin · 08-03-2005, 07:03 AM

My theory is that it is a very upright front end......so rather than be deflected over, most of them just splat onto the front......I still find it amazing that the big Touareg actually caught fewer though......

bobnaz · 08-06-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwboy29

what about if you have the clear bra put on, doesnt it wear off eventually? do you have to replace it eventually? can it be? I plan to have my car for about 5 years or so...

Has a 5 year warranty...just peel it off.

07-26-2005, 06:48 AM	#1
chrisbin Major Drives: 320d Auto M Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 1,463 iTrader: (1)	Bugs!!!!!!!!!! Of the roadkill kind... :mad: Now we have actually had some good weather here in the UK, the bugs are out in good numbers so I thought I'd ask whether anyone else reckons that the E90 seems to pick up more than its fair share .... At the weekend, on a journey (in convoy) of about 150 miles, the front of the E90 ended up covered, while our Touareg didn't seem to collect half as many....I would have expected the reverse to be true.... __________________ Current - 320d M Sport E92 Auto Previous - 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK.... Previous - 320i M Sport E92 Auto Previous - 320d SE E90 Manual

07-26-2005, 08:22 AM	#4
David325Australia Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i 6sp Auto Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,833 iTrader: (0)	you know about the bug who fell through the fly wire screen? he strained himself. sorry totally off topic but i couldn't help myself. picking my 325 up on saturday and i'm so excited and fidgety. i can't stop thinking about it. __________________ Jet Black E90 325i Step, heated black leather seats, dark wood trim, sports suspension, 17" 161 style mixed tyres, sun roof, sports steering wheel, logic 7, business nav.

08-03-2005, 07:03 AM	#11
chrisbin Major Drives: 320d Auto M Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK Posts: 1,463 iTrader: (1)	My theory is that it is a very upright front end......so rather than be deflected over, most of them just splat onto the front......I still find it amazing that the big Touareg actually caught fewer though...... __________________ Current - 320d M Sport E92 Auto Previous - 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK.... Previous - 320i M Sport E92 Auto Previous - 320d SE E90 Manual

07-26-2005, 07:18 AM	#3
nexus66 Second Lieutenant Drives: 325iSE Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	What's the last thing to go through a bug's mind when it hits your windscreen??? It's @rse!

07-26-2005, 09:29 AM	#6
bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 202 iTrader: (0)	what about if you have the clear bra put on, doesnt it wear off eventually? do you have to replace it eventually? can it be? I plan to have my car for about 5 years or so...

07-26-2005, 12:32 PM	#7
bozo5521 First Lieutenant Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	Ive heard the amount of bugs on your car is very dependant upon what kinds of wax you use, etc...Dont know if its BS or not...Im just gullible..

08-02-2005, 06:38 PM	#9
- Paul - Major General Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 5,157 iTrader: (3) View - Paul -'s Garage	Mine is terrible for it - one week going to work and back (26mile journey) and its caked with em. I've never had a car that seems to collect as many and I used to drive a 325. Aerodynamics? Waxed mine recently to see if it makes it any easier to get the little blighters off but not tried as yet.

08-02-2005, 07:20 PM	#10
06alpine325icm First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	hahah the lights are soo bright they attract to them