Discontinued Sir
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Topic: Discontinued Sir
Posted By: pebisit
Subject: Discontinued Sir
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 08:58
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I thought BMW kept everything for their cars !!! Went to get a steering wheel column shroud (lower) for my E30 M3 convertible in grey and was told I can only have black as grey has been discontinued. Now, I've got a grey interior so dont really want a black one, but may have to fork out the £34 plus VAT for it until I can find a perfect secondhand one. What a nightmare Does anyone know where I can get hold of one of these as I dont really want to pay for something Im going to replace as soon as |
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 09:06
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sorry if this appears a little rude, but there is always mobile tradition. Maybe the club can help you out here too? ------------- 
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Posted By: pebisit
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 09:09
| Not rude at all, Im probably being thick, who is mobile tradition ??? |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 09:18
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they are the historic division of BMW Ag in germany. The hold stock of parts for models that are out of production. Don't hold me liable for their prices tho'!! can't find a link, can anyone else help out here? -------------
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Posted By: Chris Miller
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 11:35
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http://www.bmw-mobiletradition.com/ - http://www.bmw-mobiletradition.com/
Chris. ------------- |
Posted By: Lancastrian
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 13:07
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Only one part number on ETK - no mention of colour - same part from 316 through 325 to M3. If you just want one to tide you over try http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4552319512&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 - this one on ebay . If you are looking for one in grey try the specialist breakers such as http://www.fabdirect.com/ - FAB or http://www.quarrymotors.co.uk/ - Quarry Motors or http://www.bmparts.co.uk/ - BMC or .............. ------------- E30 M3 Project - Specification TBC |
Posted By: BM3K
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 13:26
Good luck....ive been looking for the best part of a year......with no result yet! ------------- "Signatures may contain 1 or more images placed horizontally up to a max total height 150px, max total width 600px, max total size 25k." 1991 Macau converts has gone Now I've got a ZM Coupe |
pebisit wrote:Posted By: pebisit
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 14:40
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My fault, not the cowling, the bit underneath http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BB05&mospid=47292&btnr=51_1006&hg=51&fg=30 - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BB05&mospi d=47292&btnr=51_1006&hg=51&fg=30 Part 8 |
Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 14:55
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I have read on the german forum that the dealer should order parts even if they are NLA. There is supposed to be a "safety" stock (mobile tradition??) or at least it will show BMW the demand of that particular part. If it pop's up enough times it can be considered to be manufactured again.
Don't know if that really works like that. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: Lancastrian
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 15:08
Now I understand. I have a black one that is surplus to my requirements. I Will go and check it out and let you know condition, if it is of any interest to you. I think it is quite good. Problem might be that it is currently located in Lancashire!! ------------- E30 M3 Project - Specification TBC |
Posted By: pebisit
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 16:31
Brill, cheers mate 
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Posted By: SHEPSM3
Date Posted: 25-May-2005 at 19:17
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When I first got my SE I tried to order the driver door trim panel as it had a tear in it. The dealer came back and said it was NLA. I checked realoem and sure enough it had "ENDED" next to the part number. I was looking at it again a couple of weeks ago, and there was a price next to the part number. A quick call to the dealer confirmed that the part was re-instated and Germany had 2 in stock. Well... now 1! ------------- [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ShepsM3/New-1a1.jpg">[IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ShepsM3/New-1b1.jpg"> |
