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      08-17-2017, 10:46 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by CarJunkie View Post
I am thinking the 3 series cars have more clearance there, and they did minimal to no research before marketing the same part for the 1 series cars. Locating the bung 1/4" further away would solve the issue. I tried for days to source a curved piece of reinforced silicone hose in the correct size, to no avail.
You're probably right about this. I was able to dig out a similar clearance issue on the Z4 forums (made banging noise with forge DV contacting strut tower) and the solution was essentially a piece of rubber, IIRC.
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