Lower right trim panel

[Phid]

Looking for the lower right trim panel in grey for RHD E30.
Thanks

[fixedwheelnut]

Don't think they are available from the dealer anymore but Tims Classic Parts do a fibreglass replica for 110 euro's


https://www.timsclassicparts.nl/en_GB/a ... panel-rhd/

[martauto]

They look very good and I bet you wont get a second hand one in mint condition for anywhere near that price !!

Mart.

[Phid]

Yes they do look good but mine has the headlight level adjuster built into the panel.

[Cloggy Saint]

The (badly worded) advert says they are 'adjustable' for the OBC gong and/or headlight adjuster, so I assume it's an option.

[twenty]

Looking for the lower right trim panel in grey for RHD E30.
Thanks

Both headlight adjuster/non-adjuster versions are available new from BMW. I paid 125 not too long ago.
In terms of 3rd party reproduction, the Mr BodyKits versions are the best as it uses injection molded plastic and not fiberglass. I don't think they have a headlight adjuster version though.
See https://mrbodykits.com.au/products/plas ... 7740968014

[Phid]

Oh yes. Well spotted.
Thanks all

[martauto]

injection molded plastic

I have been involved in making hundreds plus of these types of Plastic Injection Moulds and they are NOT cheap.
I wonder if they or someone has come across an original tool as today even a prototype for this would be in excess of £50K

Mart.

[twenty]

injection molded plastic

I have been involved in making hundreds plus of these types of Plastic Injection Moulds and they are NOT cheap.
I wonder if they or someone has come across an original tool as today even a prototype for this would be in excess of £50K

Mart.

Mr. BidyKits are well know for making high quality reproduction parts including MTEC kits. They’re clearly invested in what they do. I had their trim and it was fantastic in terms of build quality.

[martauto]

injection molded plastic

I have been involved in making hundreds plus of these types of Plastic Injection Moulds and they are NOT cheap.
I wonder if they or someone has come across an original tool as today even a prototype for this would be in excess of £50K

Mart.

Mr. BidyKits are well know for making high quality reproduction parts including MTEC kits. They’re clearly invested in what they do. I had their trim and it was fantastic in terms of build quality.

I suppose if they didnt use quality tool steel that would cut the costs down a fair bit .
Tool steel was use mainly for longevity ,among other reasons , so mild steel as used in prototypes would be fine for limited production runs.
Love to find out

Mart.

[twenty]

I have been involved in making hundreds plus of these types of Plastic Injection Moulds and they are NOT cheap.
I wonder if they or someone has come across an original tool as today even a prototype for this would be in excess of £50K

Mart.

Mr. BidyKits are well know for making high quality reproduction parts including MTEC kits. They’re clearly invested in what they do. I had their trim and it was fantastic in terms of build quality.

I suppose if they didnt use quality tool steel that would cut the costs down a fair bit .
Tool steel was use mainly for longevity ,among other reasons , so mild steel as used in prototypes would be fine for limited production runs.
Love to find out

Mart.

I’m no expert but my understanding is that aluminium is a popular choice these days which makes the process substantially cheaper than steel.

[martauto]

I’m no expert but my understanding is that aluminium is a popular choice these days which makes the process substantially cheaper than steel.

Good call
Mart.