IS THIS A PROBLEM? smoke from front scoop

[IH1]

My 03 R53 does it. I was also a little worried when I first saw it smoking but then I realised what it was!

[Cooper S Dan]

this happened to me the other day and i thought it must be steam coming out through ths scoop... nice to get confirmation in this thread...

[Ant FR]

yeah mine does, especially after i have just washed it,.

[mikescoopers]

My 04 R53 also does it, Again Worried me when it first happened, But it is water dripping or being blown onto the Supersharger. Scary when it first happens though.

[viper133]

my 02 does it near the headlights too

[brainycheddar]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

The 2nd Gen S doen't have a hole there for steam to come out of.

why is this? (my R53 does BTW)

[jimskater]

Because the R56 is a turbo, the hood scoop is fake. It's blocked off by a piece of black plastic grille.

[Grabber]

My Feb 04 Cooper S always steams through the bonnet intake after I've washed it.

[scratch]

Haven't noticed mine doing it. I'm obviously not trying hard enough

[Zipperblues]

The first time I saw the steam I was worried too, but now I think its cool. Sort of a fun fault. And I love the term "dragon's breath."

[Coilte]

Mine is a 2005 MCS/JCW 210, and it also happens too, not so much noticeable when raining, but if I ever take it to a hand wash place (If short of time) it steams a lot when they put the water on the car, 'dragons breath' escapes from the scoop! very cool!