M-Technic Trim

[tipsyaj]

I've replaced my front and rear bumper with the M-Technic bumpers, I'm wondering whether I can get the side trim replaced ... I've got a '96 ti and I've noticed that the later models have different trim, similar to the trim on the front and rear bumper ...

Take a look at my gallery to see what I mean, sorry if I sound confusing, but I'm thinking there has to be something I can do about this ...

[gooten1]

Yes, 'cause if I'm not mistaken, the Club Sport ti's had the M moulding. I'm lookin in to getting some for my car, cause it looks better....

[1996 328ti]

The 95 Club Sport and all +96 Sports had the ///M on the side.
You can replace the narrow rubber trim with the wider version.
Instead of the ///M you might still be able to find Motorsport International, Club Sport or M Technic.

[tipsyaj]

So they fit .. ok ... so now I've got a chance to get mouldings from a 98 M3 ... should I be worried about the fit ? He's got all the clips and is asking $80. I'm thinking I should take it, but I just want to be sure that they'll fit. I hear that the removal of the old ones is very complex ... I guess it consists of just tearing the damn things off .... if you guys think I shouldn't have a problem with the fit, maybe you know of a better method of removal ?

Won't these wider mouldings be rubbing against the paint ? Maybe I'm too paranoid, I dunno ...

[Storminmike]

NO NO NO NO .Don't part with any money yet.

The wide strips are MTEC Bits which can be sourced from the dealer or other possible outlets, What is different is that the

Compact front wings are SALOON
Compact doors are SALOON
Compact REAR BITS are UNIQUE

So Coupe bits WONT FIT regardless if it's an M. Saloon bits will, well the door and front wing anyways. You'll still need the back bits.

You'll probably need different mounting plugs, again from dealer.

Rubbing paint? nah no problem

Here's mine and the wifes 318ti s. SPORT at the rear non sport at front, noticce the wide strips and rear bumper

http://img44.photobucket.com/albums/v135/storminmike/?action=view&current=P1010086.jpg

[tipsyaj]

You're right ... I was able to find the kit for the 318ti on Bavarian Auto ... there is a definite difference in the size ... the part # for the 318ti is 51 13 2 267 003, in case anyone is interested. It goes for $ 185 ... to steep at the moment for me, but maybe in a couple of months. I'm gonna check with Pacific BMW. I'm hoping this is the smooth moulding. The M-Technic front bumper I got had smooth moulding strips, but the M-Technic rear bumper doesn't. I'm gonna see if I can get my hands on the smooth rear bumper strips this week.

[first_bmw]

Will ANY e36 moldings fil w/ the proper Bits ?!?
Will a 318is molding fit, it has the Nice ///m On it..

Its on ebay....

Thanks...

[1996 328ti]

I doubt it. I believe the door is unique to the ti.

[gooten1]

I looked up the part numbers...correct me if I'm wrong...but the moulding I found for the ti (M tech, BMW part #) is:

51134450071 &
" 72 - the front fender behind the wheel

51132266093 &
" 94 - door trim

51132264513 &
" 14 - rear fender between the door and rear wheels.

Those should be the correct part numbers. Find out if you can order them. Lol, anyone wanna do a group buy for trim? (=

[tipsyaj]

I was thinking the same thing ... a group buy would be perfect !!!

If I've got time I'm gonna check the prices for these ...

I'm not sure what kind of parts are doable for a group buy ... but I'd love a group buy on some M3 mirrors too ... I can't differentiate the good from the bad ...

[Storminmike]

I doubt it. I believe the door is unique to the ti.

are you sure? the door is a sloon is it not. I think you can buy the bits individually on seperate part nos or a single complete retro fit kit on a one for all part no

[Storminmike]

Will ANY e36 moldings fil w/ the proper Bits ?!?
Will a 318is molding fit, it has the Nice ///m On it..

Its on ebay....

Thanks...

read my post above...coupe bits definately NOT. Plus side everybody wants coupe bits so that keeps price up...not evryone wants compact bits so cheaper.

Ok here it is (ignore prices right?)

RETRO FIT KIT ALL THE BITS (part no 51132267003)
http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG72&mospid=45218&prod=19980400&btnr=51_3988&hg=51&fg=95&x=262&y=105

AS INDIVIDUAL BITS
http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG72&mospid=45218&prod=19980400&btnr=51_2762&hg=51&fg=20

[tipsyaj]

Is that OEM ?

[Storminmike]

Is that OEM ?

Those diagrams are off the BMW parts CD so yes they ARE OEM.

You can use the website I linked to for the images to look for other OEM goodies such as....well have a nosey, it shows ALL BMs.

Click the titles at the top left when you're on the parts page to have a wander

[1996 328ti]

Actually those parts are OE. OEM just refers to the manufacturer. OE are spec'd out for the car by the manufacturer.

Still not sure if the ti door is specific to the ti.
You can compare part numbers 318ti - M3 2-door - M3 4-door

[Storminmike]

Actually those parts are OE. OEM just refers to the manufacturer. OE are spec'd out for the car by the manufacturer.

Still not sure if the ti door is specific to the ti.
You can compare part numbers 318ti - M3 2-door - M3 4-door

Is that like Boge is OEM for the shocks but put em in a BM box and they become OE

Anyhow THE important bit is that all the peeps above can browse to there hearts content and walk into a dealer/browse Ebay with confidence that they know which part is which. What I think I can say with confidence is that COUPE BITS DO NOT FIT (side strips anyway) Period.

By the way the full set is about £120 over here in the UK. I've seen some new sub £100 but I'm not sure if they're replicas.

[1996 328ti]

I like to explain OE vs OEM with brake rotors.
Balo might be an Original Equipment Manufacturer for BMW. But the specific rotor made to BMW's specs are Original Equipment.

I don't know if this is another way to look at it.
OEM is the company.
OE is the product.

In some instance it is better to go with an aftermarket part.
Sometimes it is better to stick with OE.

[gooten1]

Ok, I got the M tech side moulding from BavAuto...looks good. Much much better than the old trim. My next question is about the badges on the trim. The trim from BavAuto has the ///M on it. I want the white one with the Motorsports flag (BMW Motorsports International). I looked at http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CG73&mospid=47506&prod=19970300&btnr=51_2762&hg=51&fg=20
and it showed the badge (#10 in that diagram). The part number listed is 51132264666 but that comes up as the ///M badge. How can I get the part number for the white badge?

[1996 328ti]

Try this page
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&prod=19950500&btnr=51_2762&hg=51&fg=20
I searched 1995 M3 since it was used on the LTW.
51132264146
I have one on my rear spoiler too.

[gooten1]

Well you're just chock full of useful information Steven. Didn't know it was on the lightweight. Cool. (= And is your rear spoiler the trunk spoiler or the one on the top of the rear window?

My next question is if there is anywhere online that will let me order through part numer.

[1996 328ti]

I have an AC Schnitzer spoiler on the top and the factory spoiler on the trunk.
I don't know anywhere to order online.
Look in the Roundel. Use realoem as your reference for MSRP and see what dealers in the Roundel charge. Or call Tischer BMW in Silver Spring MD. 301-890-3000. They are 20% of MSRP. Have your BMW CCA membership number ready before they give you a price quote.