R50/53 Rear parcel shelf..... Vent vs. No Vent
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Rear parcel shelf..... Vent vs. No Vent
So our '05 R53's rear parcel shelf came with a vent in the middle of it. Unfortunately, this shelf is significantly warped / bowed down in the middle so we found a replacement on craigslist. The replacement we found fits perfectly, however, it is from a non-"S" Cooper so it is a solid piece with no vent.
From what I have read, this vent is primarily to allow S owners to hear a bit more of the exhaust note. Other posts I have found refer to the vent being a deliberate design of the cabin's ventilation system.
Can anyone shed some light on this? If it's really necessary, I can always use a Dremel & cut out the vent hole / transfer the honeycomb vent insert over to the new shelf. However, it's mostly for vanity & to hear the exhaust more, I'll just leave it be.
Thanks!
From what I have read, this vent is primarily to allow S owners to hear a bit more of the exhaust note. Other posts I have found refer to the vent being a deliberate design of the cabin's ventilation system.
Can anyone shed some light on this? If it's really necessary, I can always use a Dremel & cut out the vent hole / transfer the honeycomb vent insert over to the new shelf. However, it's mostly for vanity & to hear the exhaust more, I'll just leave it be.
Thanks!
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Sound for the exhaust ( Cooper S ). Take out the deck completely and you can here the exhaust more when I removed mine. 51467111559
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...kage-tray.html
Also possible to vent air from the trunk when closed, vent for battery heat. There are several theories I have head from MINI Product Managers over the years.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...kage-tray.html
Also possible to vent air from the trunk when closed, vent for battery heat. There are several theories I have head from MINI Product Managers over the years.
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