chrisdM3 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm looking at doing my wings on my 2003 m3, as they have just started to bubble so looking at replacing them can get them from euro car parts for 180ish each, is there other companies to try or am I better going to BMW for genuine wings, is there any manufacturer to stay clear of for nosey panels? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Genuine wings only....ever. Blair and momo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdM3 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 What sort of price are they? And who manufacture the originals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'd rather 2nd hand originals the new pattern wings Marcus and Wash 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 A set of good condition genuine 2nd hand wings could be ok? As long as they don't have a spec of rust on them, you could treat them to some underseal and they should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdM3 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't want second hand wings as there going to rust, will see what my mate gets back to me with a price for genuine wings. Mine aren't that bad and are in better condition than any I've seen in eBay. The guy we use for painting says he won't paint my wings an to go with new wings as then he will treat an guarantee them for me do that's why I was going to go for new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I can understand wanting new genuine but patern panels never fit. Marcus and momo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_h Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I can understand wanting new genuine but patern panels never fit. Patern panels are hit and miss you do get some that fit spot on but it's luck of the draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Ive just got a pair for mine from shropshire no rust at all. one had a small dent that was removed easily. then rubber back all the inner edges.zinc primed and treated with bilt hamber underseal Saving of 300 the pair over new ones...and these wont rust neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdM3 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Half the time the dealers use pattern parts tho so I'm trying to find out who manufacture the wings as then I know I can use them, although it is hit or miss with genuine parts sometimes as I've found out in the past with customers cars. Also Marcus is it m3 wings you got for that price if so that's good as I struggle to find any decent wings 2nd hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colossuss Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Personally I'd never buy second hand wings either, they will just rust eventually, not worth the hassle If you get a patent part and are concerned about the fitment then just test fit them before you paint them, then you can send them back if they're rubbish. Let us know how you get on, I need to replace mine in the new year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdM3 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Will do mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melv1958 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Id rarther respray and under seal ur own wings than buy 2nd hand If new go dealer imo If you cant afford it - save, as whats worst that can happen? Rust more but ul be getting new wings.. Oh and id wait until after the horrific weather has past aswel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Mine wasnt m3 wings dude. but pre facelift saloon wings. very difficult to get rust free. I simply asked shropshire to find me some rust free ones and he came up trumps. I had some dealer new wings on my old e36 .fitment was spot on 1st time and the thickness of the steel was so much better than the pattern wing i removed. Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I'm also looking for some front wings to replace some rusty ones. Of the 2nd hand wings i've seen on ebay, most have some kind of rust. Think i'll be stumping up for some new geniune ones in the spring time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Get these: http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/single_prod-cHJvZF9pZD0yMTIwJmNhcl9tYWtlPWJtdyZjYXJfdHlwZT1lNDZtJmNhdF9pZD00MiZjb21wX2lkPTg=.html They'll never rust again! You'll probably never eat again due to the price but what's more important? lol In all seriousness - OEM all the way. It's what I did. I got mine from bmminiparts.co.uk. Genuine BMW wings straight in from Germany already primed up ready to go on. My bodyshop added a layer of waxoyl to the insides before fitting them so shouldn't bubble up again for YEARS!! Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2 uxw Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 i used a company called clevland panels based in the middlesboro area had a pair delivered to my door for £80 the bolted on a fit perfect in my opinion and the body shop that painted it commented on how good my gaps were feva and Chimp Choker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdM3 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Well my mate that works at BMW has sorted me out two genuine wings all in I'm looking at £320 plus vat for them both so happy with that so new ones will be purchased and fitted after the salts off the road!! Blair, Wash and momo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdodds2004 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 i got 2x new wings for around £300 from BMW in shrewsbury for my vert! no point in pattern parts i tried it once on a 106! WAS TERRIBLE LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B7TMW Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 2nd hand wings is the way to go here if baulking at new genuine wings. Buy the cleanest you can and as long as to treat and protect them properly (which is what BMW never did), they will never be an issue in the time you own the car. It's all about getting it right when they are fitted then once a year cleaning it all out and re protecting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Well my mate that works at BMW has sorted me out two genuine wings all in I'm looking at £320 plus vat for them both so happy with that so new ones will be purchased and fitted after the salts off the road!! I know M3 wings are different but i've just double-checked - I paid £307 (INC VAT) from BMMiniParts. Get a price from them too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colossuss Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I know M3 wings are different but i've just double-checked - I paid £307 (INC VAT) from BMMiniParts. Get a price from them too.. £307 isn't bad, was that genuine parts? I've sent them a price request for 2 front pre-facelift wings Edit: Price request: Price Finder Special Order Part: 41 35 8241439 - Side panel, front left Price Finder Special Order Part: 41 35 8241440 - Side panel, front right Price each: £112.72 (exc VAT) Total (inc VAT): £270.50 Posted (inc VAT): £283.71 Edited January 7, 2013 by Colossuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2D2 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Are the front wings spot welded on as well as bolted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdodds2004 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 no i dont think so mate, bolt on and bolt off! and a few plastic push clips is good to have with it R2D2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Iirc 5 torx at the top 2 10 mm at the door hinge end. 1 needs a long extension to reach 1 behind where the indicator is. Doddle to take off Sent from my Quad Core ZX spectrum R2D2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
