habit I have with my 328

Not the worst vice in the world to have . Probably does help the rubber and plastic components in the engine bay a little over time...

 

Changing a habit could irreparably damage your psyche.


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Totally get it. 😉


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Thanks for your comments.

Because it gives me a reason to continue to do the same

 

I was finally broken of that habit when I started parking it on or under a 4 post lift. Couldn't raise the lid without contacting the underside of the lift. No longer have the lift but still broke the habit...

 

I do the same thing.
Lots of heat under there.

 

Probably the only thing to worry about is breaking the latch release cable sooner than it's going to anyway.

 

I do the same on my 308i

 

Ditto, same here. I like to just do a visual check of the engine after a run so it serves a dual purpose of removing the heat as well.
Also, can put the car cover on quicker as cool down takes less time.

 

I open mine so the struts last longer
has something to do with the gas in the struts

 

Nice to know that not only I have this awkward habit. I leave the garage door open as well to allow the heat to escape.

 

Probably more of us that do than don't.

 

I do it and go one better by placing a 20" fan blowing upwards and set on high on top of the engine to pull the heat out. I leave the fan on for about an hour and the engine is cool enough to allow me to cover the car.
Alden

 

I do the same. Faster cooling and I hear it helps the struts too.

 

I thought I was the only one.

 

I agree....

 

Dunno if it helps the car. In autumn in DC, it helped heat the computer/office just above the garage.

I still do this, because I usually carry stuff in the rear compartment, and then just leave the lid unlatched after unloading.

Certainly helps keep a bucket of chicken warm.

 

Ahem....

I have "Ferrari specific" fans in my garage, no need to run into the house. lol!
Alden

 

I do the same to all my rear engine cars including my newer F458 and lamborghini lp570-4 superleggera ...probably useless and more for our own peace of mind...

 

Not counseling, enabling.

 

I do this all the time with my 308 and my 360 spider.

I want to get it cooled down ASAP - you dont want that heat trapped with nowhere to go and no ventilation.

Also leave the garage door open a while.