induction flap !

[Jon8710]

alright all
i know there has been loads of gubbins put on here already about this blessed flap but can we just put the record strait once and for all,

with the flap removed i prefer the feel of the car at lower speeds because i dont have to have the sport button on to get the cracking noise and have the car being twitchy away from the lights ect.....

but i have heard about water being able to get into the engine and also reports of head gasgits going due to the flap being removed,

has this got any legs to it or is it a load of old crap ???

[Sailorbaz]

I wouldn't think so no. Think of those that drive the CSL with the flap in, , sport on, flat out all the time thus having the flap open all the time. I'm sure the airfilter would stop any rain or the likes getting into the engine anyway and besides, there's an air intake behind the scoop for when the flap IS closed anyway and what's stopping rain going in there?

I think it's tosh mate.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I wouldn't think so no. Think of those that drive the CSL with the flap in, , sport on, flat out all the time thus having the flap open all the time. I'm sure the airfilter would stop any rain or the likes getting into the engine anyway and besides, there's an air intake behind the scoop for when the flap IS closed anyway and what's stopping rain going in there?

I think it's tosh mate.

+1 :thumbs: We all run in Sport mode in the rain and never even think about that problem

[83SY]

Always...DSC OFF, SPORT ON...artyman:

[DuncanR]

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !:wanker:

[Yanto_csl]

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !:wanker:

I thought you had a couple of laydeeeees on the go mate ???

[Mark CSL]

If like me you is flapless, maybe a good idea in winter to cover the intake to prevent the ingress of vermin etc. and anything else that builds a fookin nest ! - no big pics of a Golden Eagles nest please !:wanker:

Duncans CSL with the flap removed image :hahaha:

[rstoughy]

Flapless is the way to go, I had issues with mine sticking so had it reset and then removed it.
That was over 2 years ago.

[phoenixcsl]

Been flapless for 2 years too...no issues so far!

In the winter I cover the intake entrance when the car is in hibernation.

[Jon8710]

WELL DONE LADS,

IM GOING TO GET IT FIXED (WARRENTY)

AND THEN GET MY FLAPS OUT !

:wink::wink::wink::wink::wink:

[Olive]

Question for those who removed the flap.
Did you remove the actuator and leave the flap open or remove the flap and leave in place the actuator ?

[Jon8710]

take the motor off and spin the flap over,
remove the 3 bolts holding the flap in then spin the bar back over in to the original position,
bolt the motor back in and drink in the noise !!!!!!!!!!

:supz:

[3wheels3]

Has Mark not done one of his excellent instructional vids?

Do you have to have the Sport button on to get correct fueling etc.?

[Mark CSL]

Has Mark not done one of his excellent instructional vids?

Do you have to have the Sport button on to get correct fueling etc.?

No Video as my car has the flap and if it stops working it will be at bmw getting sorted :thumbs:

[Olive]

great. Thanks