I need blanking plates, can anyone help?

tgls · Post by **tgls** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 20:47

Hi, I need some blanking plates for the dash. Anyone know where I can get these?
Thanks
T

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 20:48

Sorry, what do you mean by 'blanking plates'?

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:04

Assuming you mean Parts 8 and/or 9 ??

I'd go to my dealer for ease but others may have other suggestions

tgls · Post by **tgls** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:07

parts 8 and 9 is spot on! Have looked all over Internet/Google and can't seem to locate.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:09

Full List of Part numbers here

Note... that's for my 99 model, put the last 7 digits in the search for "personalised parts". If you go to dealers, get them to confirm part numbers.

tgls · Post by **tgls** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:36

Thanks Snoops, I should be able to sort something with this information. Much appreciated.
T

lebigmec · Post by **lebigmec** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:39

Hi, You can also find all parts with their part numbers at realoem.com by putting in the last seven digits of your car's VIN number. It's easy to find any part/nut/bolt on your car there.

Post by **Robert T** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 21:41

Ah, I see snoops is learning how to post links to BMWFans. You're nearly there. If you copy the BBCode from the page it will put a link on the image so that when you click on the pic it takes you to the part numbers. Only thing to watch out for it that some of the image names contain the = sign and you need to replace each one with %3d for them to work on here.

As said, cheapest and most reliable place to get these (and other small parts) is your local BMW dealer's parts desk. Most things for the Z3 have to be ordered, but they only take a couple of days and they don't charge postage (unlike fleabay). Some will even post small items out to you.

Cheers R.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Sat 19 Feb, 2011 23:04

Robert T wrote:Ah, I see snoops is learning how to post links to BMWFans. You're nearly there. If you copy the BBCode from the page it will put a link on the image so that when you click on the pic it takes you to the part numbers. Only thing to watch out for it that some of the image names contain the = sign and you need to replace each one with %3d for them to work on here. Cheers R.

Thank you, learning from the Expert

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Sun 20 Feb, 2011 16:45

Make sure you tell the dealer the model and year. Believe it or not the Blanks for the M are a different size to the others or it could be based on facelift and prefacelift.