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Originally Posted by Dackelone
Yes, yes I am. Don't you think there is a reason why BMW did not install these on the cars in the first place? Its not like BMW didn't know they used them on the "other" 1er's.
It's common sense.
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The answer to your question is very simple: cost cutting. The 1-series is the bottom of the range for BMW. It's painfully obvious that the interior materials are cheaper than other models in the range, so it's only natural that things like a hood insulation liner come under the scrutiny of bean counters.
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Originally Posted by Dackelone
I was not joking.
Flame retardant does not mean fire proof. The turbo(s) generate a LOT of heat.
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Turbochargers themselves absolutely generate a lot of excess, latent heat, but every modern turbocharged vehicle has added cooling capability to address this. This has nothing to do with the hood insulation pad. I'm sure it can easily cope with the heat associated with an N54 or N54 power plant operating inches beneath it. Like I said above, BMW didn't include them because somewhere along the line, they decided they were not cost effective.