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WhiteTgr135i · 10-15-2011, 11:49 PM

Let me start off by saying this : Yes i used the search button, yes i have read the DIY instructions on the Golf Tee mod, so please no flaming / smart*** remarks, thanks.

I came upon a DIY thread on the golf tee mod stating that you have to go underneath the driver side rear to remove and plug up a wire to keep the flap open. I read in another thread that you can simply unplug the wire in the trunk, and have the flap remain open. I would much rather go with the 2nd option, but the picture that was posted got me a bit confused. Anybody that did the golf tee mod by removing the harness in the trunk care to explain how to do this, and post pictures. Thank you.

MGallop · 10-16-2011, 12:19 AM

if want to save yourself some time.. just grab a zip tie and pinch the line. that's all you need to do.
Oooooor, get JB3 stage2 (jb4) and you don't have to worry about it, becuase you can set it to stay open.

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 12:26 AM

Which hose do i zip tie?

RaihaX · 10-16-2011, 01:06 AM

Unplugging it is so easy takes two minute

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=Golf+tee

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 02:54 AM

Yeah, i saw that thread. I got confused after i saw that. So i am suppose to unplug the yellow/white wire or red/white wire?

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yeah, i saw that thread. I got confused after i saw that. So i am suppose to unplug the yellow/white wire or red/white wire?

It is not actually a wire but a hose. It is the black hose with yellow line. Just a thought that you might be looking for a wire instead of a hose. Hope this helps.

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 05:33 AM

And that black hose with the yellow line is located behind the driver side tail light in the trunk?

RaihaX · 10-16-2011, 05:38 AM

Correct Is right above the rear wheel.

Mr Kleen · 10-16-2011, 07:04 AM

I did the pinch-and-zip-tie, but "Golf Tee" sounds better.

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

Correct Is right above the rear wheel.

I did it under to avoid all the problem of taking off the panel. It's just a two minute job.

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 02:59 PM

Is there any check engine light or problems if i do the golf-tee mod?

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 03:02 PM

If i do it under the car, do i have to plug it up?

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Is there any check engine light or problems if i do the golf-tee mod?

I don't have any check engine light on. I did plug mine just to be sure that it won't get dirty.

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 04:21 PM

What did u use to plug it with?

RaihaX · 10-16-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

I did it under to avoid all the problem of taking off the panel. It's just a two minute job.

Taking the panel off is a two minute job too

WhiteTgr135i · 10-16-2011, 05:49 PM

I just ended up using a zip tie underneath the driver side tire. Turned the car on, the flap remained open. Found it much easier.

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

Taking the panel off is a two minute job too

Good for you man. I just hate it that sometimes those plastic clips breaks easily.

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

What did u use to plug it with?

I just used a good roll of electrical tape to seal it off. But I've heared of something that you can get from your local hardware store to plug it.

RaihaX · 10-16-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Good for you man. I just hate it that sometimes those plastic clips breaks easily.

Wasn't trying to attack you was just trying to inform the OP that unplugging the hose from the trunk is just as easy

Ian///M · 10-16-2011, 08:11 PM

Disconnecting the wire in the trunk will throw a silent code. Disconnecting the rubber hose probably an easier way to do this mode & quick to reverse.

IMO, no difference my N55, but seems to be worth while little mod on N54's

Boxtyp3 · 10-16-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RaihaX

Wasn't trying to attack you was just trying to inform the OP that unplugging the hose from the trunk is just as easy

Oh no...I don't have a problem on that. I'm just saying how fragile those plastic clip are sometimes that I would rather do it from underneath.

RaihaX · 10-16-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Oh no...I don't have a problem on that. I'm just saying how fragile those plastic clip are sometimes that I would rather do it from underneath.

Fair enough all good

10-15-2011, 11:49 PM	#1
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	2012 135i, help on golf tee mod! Let me start off by saying this : Yes i used the search button, yes i have read the DIY instructions on the Golf Tee mod, so please no flaming / smart*** remarks, thanks. I came upon a DIY thread on the golf tee mod stating that you have to go underneath the driver side rear to remove and plug up a wire to keep the flap open. I read in another thread that you can simply unplug the wire in the trunk, and have the flap remain open. I would much rather go with the 2nd option, but the picture that was posted got me a bit confused. Anybody that did the golf tee mod by removing the harness in the trunk care to explain how to do this, and post pictures. Thank you.
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10-16-2011, 12:19 AM	#2
MGallop Captain Drives: 12' 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 815 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	if want to save yourself some time.. just grab a zip tie and pinch the line. that's all you need to do. Oooooor, get JB3 stage2 (jb4) and you don't have to worry about it, becuase you can set it to stay open. __________________ Matthew Gallop: '12 N55 Mods: JB4 Flex ISO \| iCarbon DP \| VRSF 5" FMIC \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe \| Race Axleback \| ST Coils \| Alufelgen CS7's \| iCarbon 3 fin Diffuser \| CarbonFiber Spoiler \| BMS AE's \| 30% tint \| red+blk roundels \| Cyba Scoops \| H-Style front Lip \| WeissLicht LED Smoked Sidemarkers \| Matte Grills \| Coded \|

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Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,528 iTrader: (0)	Disconnecting the wire in the trunk will throw a silent code. Disconnecting the rubber hose probably an easier way to do this mode & quick to reverse. IMO, no difference my N55, but seems to be worth while little mod on N54's __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

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10-16-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	Which hose do i zip tie?

10-16-2011, 01:06 AM	#4
RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,030 iTrader: (2)	Unplugging it is so easy takes two minute http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=Golf+tee

10-16-2011, 02:54 AM	#5
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	Yeah, i saw that thread. I got confused after i saw that. So i am suppose to unplug the yellow/white wire or red/white wire?

10-16-2011, 05:33 AM	#7
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	And that black hose with the yellow line is located behind the driver side tail light in the trunk?

10-16-2011, 05:38 AM	#8
RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,030 iTrader: (2)	Correct Is right above the rear wheel.

10-16-2011, 07:04 AM	#9
Mr Kleen teh porcupine Drives: 2012 135i "Nina" Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 1,138 iTrader: (0)	I did the pinch-and-zip-tie, but "Golf Tee" sounds better.

10-16-2011, 02:59 PM	#11
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	Is there any check engine light or problems if i do the golf-tee mod?

10-16-2011, 03:02 PM	#12
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	If i do it under the car, do i have to plug it up?

10-16-2011, 04:21 PM	#14
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	What did u use to plug it with?

10-16-2011, 05:49 PM	#16
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 829 iTrader: (4)	I just ended up using a zip tie underneath the driver side tire. Turned the car on, the flap remained open. Found it much easier.