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Body panels
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:25 pm
by calex
Hi, where's the best place to buy new panels for e30, like sills and a front valance? thanks
Re: Body panels
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:04 am
by Brianmoooore
BMW (You said best, not cheapest.)
Re: Body panels
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:14 am
by buster
How much is a genuine wing these days ?
Re: Body panels
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 12:18 am
by calex
right
Re: Body panels
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:01 pm
by BHadley
Pattern parts wise there isn't much in it even new bmw wings need fettling to fit right these days.
The last pattern wing I bought I had lop off quarter inch of metal where it bolts to behind the door hinge ! That was just to get it flush with the door!!
Best off with good second hand if it came off a car the fit was ok and expect to Repaint..
Re: Body panels
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:11 pm
by calex
Thanks for your info, much appreciated.
Re: Body panels
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:48 pm
by Skinhead
Recently Fitted 2 genuine wings to one I had in for a respray, no problem and good quality. I would only buy pattern if BMW don't make it, or the customer insists on cheaper panels.
Re: Body panels
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:48 am
by HairyScreech
It depends what you want, the E21 panels i picked up from cleaveland panels seem to be petty good.