Purpose of part 51711976719

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HJG-E30
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Post Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:00 pm

Hi guys,

just wondering what is the purpose of this part (51711976719)

RealOEM names it as an "air duct". Where is it 'ducting' air? Others claim it is a transmission guard, but I fail to see any truth in that given it's thin aluminium
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Post Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:06 pm

That is a transmission guard, whether it also acts as an air duct, I wouldn,t know.
If it does it will be about the only aerodynamic thing on an E30. :)
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