Q about M3 Tow hook covers

Nick-NY · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2001, 06:21 PM

i just bought the front tow hook covers and they sent me the louvured ones, does anyone have info on the diffrent ones(flush fit)? are they better? more expensive? year specific? or evo 2/evo 3 specific?
i have the evo airbox installed

ct_m3 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2001, 06:33 PM

I dont think they are year/model specific, other than they are a Euro part. They are around $24ea from the dealer if memory serves me correctly. These are to be used in conjunction w/ the Evo airbox to allow a little bit more airflow.

Charley

Han · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2001, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by ct_m3
...These are to be used in conjunction w/ the Evo airbox to allow a little bit more airflow...

actually, they are used for less airflow.
the stock intake horn sucks air from the driver's side tow hook cover.
the intake horn of the evo airbox goes straight the the back of the front bumper, instead of down to the tow hook cover.
so there's no need for air to flow through.

the evo covers just block air to reduce turbulence.

Han.

Nick-NY · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2001, 05:05 AM

the other dosent, which side is which?

1990m3 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2001, 05:45 AM

Vented is drivers side, but if you have the EVO airbox, which I think you do because I've seen your car you should have the EVO airhorn (that goes behind the bumper) and you should have the EVO tow hook covers. The EVO covers flush mount in the bumper in those holes to the inside of the foglights.

here is a pic of it on Turner's Website

Tow Hook covers inside of the fog lamps