E90 Heat emanating from Steering column/Footwell

[xero]

Hey guys,
Im not sure if this is normal or not but maybe you guys can shed some light.
If I drive with my window open, A/C and fan off I notice a drat of hot air coming from the steering column and sometimes footwell area.
Driving faster or the hotter the car gets will increase the amount of heat from what I can tell...
When the window is closed it sort of goes away but as soon as its open it like creates a suction to draw the heat from the steering column.
I have taken it to the dealers and they say all seals and grommets look fine and they isnt anything wrong by the firewall.

Are all e90s like this and is it normal?

 

[xero]

Anyone???

 

[CliftonH]

Its in ur mind lolraise:

 

[Dippies]

Is the auto setting on on the aircon :fencelook: I always drive with the window open and the fan and aircon off .

 

[xero]

Is the auto setting on on the aircon :fencelook: I always drive with the window open and the fan and aircon off .

The auto setting is off
Im sure its not in my mind:bangdesk:
I got the wife to drive it without telling her and she feels the heat as well

 

[akash]

Okay so i did a bit of research for you as i have the same issue on the 335.

Alot of other E90 owners had a seal replaced by BMW around the area of the fire wall, once that was replaced they never had that issue again.

Also check if the cabin airfilter in the engine bay has been sealed off correctly.

 

[xero]

Okay so i did a bit of research for you as i have the same issue on the 335.

Alot of other E90 owners had a seal replaced by BMW around the area of the fire wall, once that was replaced they never had that issue again.

Also check if the cabin airfilter in the engine bay has been sealed off correctly.

:thumbs:
Thanks Bud..Will relay the info to BMW

 

[moranor@axis]

+1 on column seal the exhaust comes right past the steering column if not sealed properly heat could easily get into the cabin...

 

[Kish2604]

I feel a little extra heat in the footwell area after my DP's went in, its not uncomfortable but it is noticeable...

 

[akash]

I feel a little extra heat in the footwell area after my DP's went in, its not uncomfortable but it is noticeable...

The performance downpipes would be a large diameter, i assume it would end up being close to the body of the car

 

[4rosezn]

Noticed the same tin kish

 

[S1NGH 001]

I feel a little extra heat in the footwell area after my DP's went in, its not uncomfortable but it is noticeable...

+1