E30 quarter panels or complete shell?

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Domc
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:09 am

Hi all
As above I've bought myself a very clean red IS which has suffered a bump up the n/s corner. I've got the boot lid and rear panel from another car but I'm looking for a complete quarter panel and inner quarter. It's been jogged straight and I'm sure this has probably been covered many many times but the search didn't seem to find my answer.

Are there new ones available still or does anyone know of a panel for sale.
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:27 am

You can still get pattern parts, but if the panel is still available from BMW then it'll be eye-wateringly expensive. In terms of parts, you need to get used to using RealOEM or BMWfans, so that you can identify what parts BMW can supply.

As for good spares, stick an ad in the Wanted section of this forum and you'll get plenty of offers.
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:23 am

You can still get a rear quarter panel from BMW and both sections of inner wheel arch.

They are not crazy money either. I have not seen any of the above parts made by pattern companies, only outer wheel arch repair sections for that area.
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:26 am

New quarters aren't that expensive new
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:41 am

As above, rear quarters are still available, and all things considered they are very reasonable. Well under £300 even to Joe public. The "outer wheel house" is around £90.
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Post Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:49 am

My bad, 300 quid isn't that eye-watering :D