E30 M3 Bonnet Insulation

[darr]

Hi guys what should i be looking at for paying for a E30 m3 bonnet Insulation

[Brianmoooore]

The same as for any other E30 bonnet. It's the one panel that's common to all models.

[Kedge]

No it isn't, this is M3/325e (think they're they same) bonnet insulation;


I paid £50 a few years ago, seen the fetch a little more than that but not much. It is NLA, unless they've added it to the list of things they're making again.

[Brianmoooore]

Ah, insulation, not installation. I did think the term was a bit odd!
Doesn't anyone on here actually read their posts after uploading them?

[ross_jsy]

Came on the 324td as well

[DanThe]

And the non turdo 2.4 derv, the diesel and 325e panel is different to the M3

[HairyScreech]

Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.

[Gert_8]

I also do not understand the point in this, as it would just retain heat....?

[bss325i]

Sound insulation.

[HairyScreech]

I had to pull about half of mine off as it was in danger of hanging down onto the exhaust which did not seem a good plan. The result seems to be nothing more than a warm bonnet.

The replacement bonnet I have has no insulation on it at all.

E46 and onwards does without this it would seem? correct me if I am wrong.

[Bela]

Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.

I have no insulation, my bonnet is pink (should be red) from the heat.

[HairyScreech]

Does it actually do much?
Have been considering ripping all of mine off as its the foam type and has deteriorated.

I have no insulation, my bonnet is pink (should be red) from the heat.

Mines already well past pink and nearly white so happy days.

[johnono]

I think the M insullation is N/A from bmw
I remember someone asking about it a while ago and bmw stating they were not producing anymore
If you cafind one in good nick, then it may cost a fair bit

[mark_i]

according to realoem, the one-piece insulation in the photo of Kedge has two versions...

51488103380 for 325e, 324d and 324td
51481979952 for M3 and 320iS

[pacerpete]

I have good used M3 ones for sale

[jimbom30cab]

Drop me a pm please pete

[ross_jsy]

Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

[Kedge]

Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

Just down to personal taste, I prefer these sort.

[DanThe]

Don't understand why people think it is desirable. Looks gash IMO, standard foam in good condition looks a lot better

Yes, but you think a subaru looks good

[e30Passion]

It looks great in good condition but i never understood why my 325e has one and a 325i doesn't?

[HairyScreech]

Because the e was the quiet lazy cruiser.