New parts decent price I think

[Disky]

Ok so got a price from BMW for original parts today

2x Z3 sills for my '98 1.9
2x rear brake plates (bits that handbrake cables attach to)

All in £310.53

Thought that was decent for genuine BMW parts

 

[Low Rider]

Ok so got a price from BMW for original parts today

2x Z3 sills for my '98 1.9
2x rear brake plates (bits that handbrake cables attach to)

All in £310.53

Thought that was decent for genuine BMW parts

I'd go with that. Think I paid £50 ish for my back plates it's just fitting the dam things which is the problem.

 

[Mnbrennan]

That's a cracking price!

 

[GazHyde]

Gonna be more difficult to get panels in decent condition, particularly sills. Good to know they arent stupid money.

 

[Alin S]

I paid £205 for a set of new sills. Now just need to paint them... that's the costly bit

 

[Chappo]

I paid £205 for a set of new sills. Now just need to paint them... that's the costly bit

I paid £278-00 10% discount inc vat for a pair of genuine bmw sills
& £60-00 for a pattern o/s front wing (but very good quality) then I sourced a
Painter who charged £200-00 including paint,stone chip & sundries. (One quote for painting was £295 + vat robbing gits. Anyway the painter made a superb job & the colour match is spot on.
Before you start fitting them I suggest you buy some clips for the top sill moulding (the one with ROADSTER ON IT) as you will no doubt break a few regards CHAPPO.

 

[Mnbrennan]

I paid £278-00 10% discount inc vat for a pair of genuine bmw sills
& £60-00 for a pattern o/s front wing (but very good quality) then I sourced a
Painter who charged £200-00 including paint,stone chip & sundries. (One quote for painting was £295 + vat robbing gits. Anyway the painter made a superb job & the colour match is spot on.
Before you start fitting them I suggest you buy some clips for the top sill moulding (the one with ROADSTER ON IT) as you will no doubt break a few regards CHAPPO.

Where was the pattern part from? Bmw want £184 each!!

 

[Chappo]

Pattern part from. Imperial Automotive Ltd. Phone 0845 050 9299
Cross Bank, Fax 01302 322573
Carr Hill,
Balby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN4 8BE



SRP £116- Price £50-36 + 20% vat
Total £60-43
Part number BM307BEACR
BMW Z3 97-03 o/s front wing

Hope this is of some use rearguards Chappo

 

[roadvoyager1]

Pattern part from. Imperial Automotive Ltd.

I also bought a pattern front wing from e e-bay. It was a different seller, but they were selling Imperial Automotive parts.
I found the panel edges had severe burr edges (ragged cut edges) and I filed these off prior to getting them painted. Burr edges will result in rust starting so careful preparation is essential.
I also had a re-cycled front wing (other side) which I removed the surface rust from and treated. I feel that this was better than the pattern part when finished. Time will tell.
Sills from BMW were well finished and needed no remedial work before spraying.

 

[Chappo]

I also bought a pattern front wing from e e-bay. It was a different seller, but they were selling Imperial Automotive parts.
I found the panel edges had severe burr edges (ragged cut edges) and I filed these off prior to getting them painted. Burr edges will result in rust starting so careful preparation is essential.
I also had a re-cycled front wing (other side) which I removed the surface rust from and treated. I feel that this was better than the pattern part when finished. Time will tell.
Sills from BMW were well finished and needed no remedial work before spraying.

The pattern o/s front wing i purchased had no ragged edges or faults of any kind & was galvanised.
At £60-00 & a massive £123-00 cheaper than a genuine part it’s a NO BRAINER.
I personally would fit the pattern wing (of the quality I purchased) sooner than fettle a rusty genuine unit.

 

[Sean d]

Where was the pattern part from? Bmw want £184 each!!

I got a pattern front wing from eurocarparts, £35 inclusive

 

[hard top]

NO BRAINER.

£35 inclusive

Shop around chaps. Sean just posted a cracking price.

 

[Brian H]

I got a pattern front wing from eurocarparts, £35 inclusive

How good is the fitment of the pattern part?

 

[Brian H]

Ok so got a price from BMW for original parts today

2x Z3 sills for my '98 1.9
2x rear brake plates (bits that handbrake cables attach to)

All in £310.53

Thought that was decent for genuine BMW parts

Which dealer? I need a pair of sills.

 

[Sean d]

How good is the fitment of the pattern part?

Very good, that price would have trade discount but I can't remember how much

 

[Graeme]

I paid £205 for a set of new sills. Now just need to paint them... that's the costly bit

Hi where did you get. The sills for £205 sounds like great price

 

[jaguartvr]

I cheated when fitting the rear brake plates. Cut a slit in the narrow section that allowed me to slip the plate on without having to remove the hub.
A blob of weld to make good but you could probably get away with using JB weld as it is securely bolted on.
You will have to adjust it by levering with a screwdriver to make sure it is not rubbing on the disc.