Things I pulled out of my grill thread

ano0oj · 05-02-2023, 12:12 PM

It's hilarious to me that BMW doesn't care to fix this issue, but I've had some seriously weird items get through my grill and stuck behind.
In my latest clean up I pulled out the following:

Beef and Bean Burrito Wrapper
Granola wrapper (at least it was organic)
A 6in piece of black tarp
Napkin
Cigarette Butts (multiple)
Painters Tape
About 2 handfuls of leaves

From my F80 the weirdest things were:

A broken tow hook (the loop part)

My weapon of choice to assist with my efforts

Share yours...

chicagofan00 · 05-02-2023, 01:39 PM

Nothing so far…

1209582 · 05-02-2023, 02:20 PM

nothing unusual, but trying to identify this bug. anyone know what it is?

D_SheerDrivingPleasure · 05-02-2023, 02:51 PM

I use that same grabber! Love it. It also comes in handy to retrieve a fumbled nut or bolt from a tight spot.

It's only a matter of time before someone like Zunsport makes a mesh insert to protect the rad fins. I've seen some good DIY ones. If your tracking, it's a must have.

G80XLV · 05-02-2023, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1209582

nothing unusual, but trying to identify this bug. anyone know what it is?

Looks like a dragonfly, lol.

1209582 · 05-02-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by G80XLV

Looks like a dragonfly, lol.

i thought so too, but the head didn't match up.

davidmct-M3 · 05-02-2023, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

I use that same grabber! Love it. It also comes in handy to retrieve a fumbled nut or bolt from a tight spot.

It's only a matter of time before someone like Zunsport makes a mesh insert to protect the rad fins. I've seen some good DIY ones. If your tracking, it's a must have.

They have already

Forzanerazzurri · 05-02-2023, 03:58 PM

Haven't had to pull anything out of the grill but have had rocks wedged tight between the bumper and the headlight and between the cf lower vents and the bumper.

Mraceguy · 05-02-2023, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ano0oj

It's hilarious to me that BMW doesn't care to fix this issue, but I've had some seriously weird items get through my grill and stuck behind.
In my latest clean up I pulled out the following:

Beef and Bean Burrito Wrapper
Granola wrapper (at least it was organic)
A 6in piece of black tarp
Napkin
Cigarette Butts (multiple)
Painters Tape
About 2 handfuls of leaves

From my F80 the weirdest things were:

A broken tow hook (the loop part)

My weapon of choice to assist with my efforts

Share yours...

Sounds like most of your commute is in a trash can.

ano0oj · 05-03-2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mraceguy

Sounds like most of your commute is in a trash can.

My commute is from Houston to the Woodlands every day, pretty clean roads...this damn car just gobbles up everything.

BzsBimmer · 05-03-2023, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ano0oj

My commute is from Houston to the Woodlands every day, pretty clean roads...this damn car just gobbles up everything.

Well think of it like a baleen whale…

Likeanowl · 05-03-2023, 05:58 PM

A kid and a bike

Needsdecaf · 05-04-2023, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ano0oj

My commute is from Houston to the Woodlands every day, pretty clean roads...this damn car just gobbles up everything.

Lol, pretty clean roads? The roads in H-Town are the dirtiest I've ever driven. And having lived in DC and NYC, that says a lot.

Too much stuff flies out of the back of pickups around here. It's terrible. I've had to dodge cones, lampshades, mattresses, ladders, etc. So many rocks off my windshield. And a huge metal object that I couldn't see in the dark totaled my Tesla. I live in TW and used to work in Energy Corridor and had jobs all over town so got to see my fair share of every highway around here.

vetteflier · 05-04-2023, 04:14 PM

Tumbleweeds. When it gets really windy here on the Front Range in spring, here they come. Fortunately, don't do any damage.

BEAR-AvHistory · 05-05-2023, 03:54 AM

If you are worried about the radiator taking a hit install a sheet of Nomex honeycomb.

Spray it black with high temp outdoor grill paint.

Make a template & cut with a shop knife to fit.

JDR_G80 · 05-05-2023, 06:08 AM

red solo cup. I couldn't tell where it went, it fell out like an hour later.

adrian borucki · 04-16-2024, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ano0oj

It's hilarious to me that BMW doesn't care to fix this issue, but I've had some seriously weird items get through my grill and stuck behind.
In my latest clean up I pulled out the following:

Beef and Bean Burrito Wrapper
Granola wrapper (at least it was organic)
A 6in piece of black tarp
Napkin
Cigarette Butts (multiple)
Painters Tape
About 2 handfuls of leaves

From my F80 the weirdest things were:

A broken tow hook (the loop part)

My weapon of choice to assist with my efforts

Share yours...

I’m looking into getting a g80 in the near future I personally wash my cars is it possible to use a pressure washer and foam canon on the csl style grill and not damage the car at all?

JDUNITNOW · 04-16-2024, 09:36 PM

Let me see:

Cigarette butts
Broken glass
Leaves
Chunk of wood that took out my mesh of Vorsteiner grille.

Had to remove bumper and reinstall mesh.

pizza240 · 04-17-2024, 01:02 PM

A small bird, unfortunately.

Lupeskew · 04-17-2024, 05:02 PM

Found him in my grill. Need to notify his parents.

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ano0oj Captain 318 Rep 746 Posts Drives: '22 M3 AWD, '23 Macan S Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	Things I pulled out of my grill thread It's hilarious to me that BMW doesn't care to fix this issue, but I've had some seriously weird items get through my grill and stuck behind. In my latest clean up I pulled out the following: Beef and Bean Burrito Wrapper Granola wrapper (at least it was organic) A 6in piece of black tarp Napkin Cigarette Butts (multiple) Painters Tape About 2 handfuls of leaves From my F80 the weirdest things were: A broken tow hook (the loop part) My weapon of choice to assist with my efforts Share yours...
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