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Running without FMIC grill guards....bad idea?
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| 07-02-2020, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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Running without FMIC grill guards....bad idea?
I've been thinking about pulling the black mesh grill out of the front of my m-sport bumper on my 335i to show off the aftermarket FMIC. For a daily driver that sees quite a bit of highway miles....is that a bad idea? Does the FMIC really take a beating with rocks and debris when there is no grill cover in front of it?
Thoughts?
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| 07-02-2020, 10:49 AM | #2 |
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I've seen other people running their car without it. I don't think it's all that much different, and if you have a quality FMIC, it's pretty durable.
I'd say over time depending on the color (if it's black) you'll notice chipping from the color but nothing a little paint can't fix. Do it. |
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| 07-02-2020, 11:28 AM | #3 | |
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| 07-02-2020, 11:54 AM | #4 |
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I took mine off. Its been fine so far. My vrsf intercoolers fins and everything are pretty solid. Id would take some pretty big rocks or something to dent it
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