Hi all, I need to replace my side skirts as they are in quite bad condition.
My car is a 1.9L 1997 model.
Do you think this wil fit my car?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Left-H ... 1#viTabs_0
These are quite a rare site on e-bay so I don't want to let it go it it fits!
Thanks for your help.
Side skirt advice
Re: Side skirt advice
Please see Dino's corrected info below
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Re: Side skirt advice
Hi,
It has been my experience that the 1.9 skirts are not compatable with a 6 cyl (wide car) as ok the prefacelift like yours and mine the rear wings are wider on the 6cyl so the sill is a bit different where it meets the rear wing (wider I suppose).
I have seen a chap selling refurbished 6cyl sills that he bought for his 1.9 car and only after refurbishing found out they are not correct.
Real OEM part numbers will give you a concrete answer.
My other 2p regarding used sills. My experience of used ones showing a little rust in a photo actually meant the rust is quite deep on the metal and when I started sanding I ended up with holes so now looking at fiberglass alternatives.
If that doesn't work then I'll keep hunting for non rusted sills.
Drivers side are usually damaged in accidents so there always seems to be more passenger side ones for sale....
It has been my experience that the 1.9 skirts are not compatable with a 6 cyl (wide car) as ok the prefacelift like yours and mine the rear wings are wider on the 6cyl so the sill is a bit different where it meets the rear wing (wider I suppose).
I have seen a chap selling refurbished 6cyl sills that he bought for his 1.9 car and only after refurbishing found out they are not correct.
Real OEM part numbers will give you a concrete answer.
My other 2p regarding used sills. My experience of used ones showing a little rust in a photo actually meant the rust is quite deep on the metal and when I started sanding I ended up with holes so now looking at fiberglass alternatives.
If that doesn't work then I'll keep hunting for non rusted sills.
Drivers side are usually damaged in accidents so there always seems to be more passenger side ones for sale....
Re: Side skirt advice
Are they available new from BMW?
Most Z3 parts seem to be.
Most Z3 parts seem to be.
Re: Side skirt advice
Cheers for the corrected info Dino I forgot all about the narrow bodied version.
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Re: Side skirt advice
i will have a pair of immaculate 1.9 skirts for sale in the next few weeks if you're interested?
Re: Side skirt advice
Mugs you have a PM.
When I saw the other e-mails I was starting to think, maybe I should convert my car to a wide body... it seems like wide body parts a more commun!
And my wings are not in perfect condition...
When I saw the other e-mails I was starting to think, maybe I should convert my car to a wide body... it seems like wide body parts a more commun!
And my wings are not in perfect condition...