Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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SMASONZ3
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Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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Hi have noticed the side skirts outer sills on my Z3 are corroded paint bubbling I am looking to replace them rather than repair any tips ie can they be purchased new anyone have any in good condition what about th GRP alternatives
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BladeRunner919
Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
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Re: Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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Yes, they can be purchased from a BMW dealer, which is the best bet. Second-hand ones are likely to also be corroded.
Del
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Re: Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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Replaced mine with new from BMW, the old ones will be worse on the inside. You'll struggle getting decent second hand ones for a pre-facelift car. They are specific to pre/post facelift and pre-facelift wide and narrow body.
Juvvajuvva
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Re: Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

Post by Juvvajuvva »

I have post facelift side skirts on pre facelift wide body!
Oh,and the rear quarters are pre facelift.
And they are used and mint.
Try NuBody,ask for Richard.He may have some nice ones.
They are always removing very nice panels from good cars that no longer need them as they are having body kits fitted.
People usually buy a very nice low mileage example to do the conversion.
He also sells on eBay.Located in Reading.
SHRS2000
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Re: Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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Did mine recently. £110.00 each (20001 model) + VAT plus a few quid for new bolts & clips. Paint as well, obviously.

Worth doing & the only way to fix the problem properly.
mrscalex
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Re: Z3 1997 corroded side skirts

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I'll have a pair of pre-facelift widebody sill covers in Montreal Blue soon if my next breaking project comes off. I wouldn't normally suggest secondhand for the reasons mentioned in this thread but when I inspected the car they were completely rust free, from the outside at least - obviously I haven't see the inside.

PM me if interested.
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2001 Z3 2.2 Topaz Blue (Trudy) - Keeper rebuilt from a write-off
2002 Z3 2.2 Titan Silver (Cookies) - Keeper rebuilt having been bought with a seized engine
2002 Z3 3.0 Sapphire Black (Peanut) - Keeper awaiting rebuilding having been bought as an abandoned project
Plus Willy, Kodak & Maycee - All 2.2 Sport projects. Yes, 6 is a lot of Z3s :)
Always happy to try and help with spares :)
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