Just noticed that, alike the 1M, the new M6 also gets closed side crease/vents.
@Papethova: sure you want to proceed with your plans to open the ones on your 1M ? (+ what about rain infiltration ?)
Source:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647291
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http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647170
Other detail: unlike the 1M, the M6 side intakes get a mesh grille (ditto for the future M3)