M-Technic Trim

[Storminmike]

Originally Posted by Steven Schlossman

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...62&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...62&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.