Source for a new wing?
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Source for a new wing?
It seems BMW is clean out of new OE front wings - I missed the last one by mere days. Anyone got any tips on how to source one? I need an off-side (ie passenger side) one as it seems the impact with the taxi has cracked/snapped all the mounting points (the other front wing is fine).
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Re: Source for a new wing?
If you have all the bits from your wing, it can be temporarily ally strengthened/repaired until BMW find a new one.
Also try Senna or Renee Visser, he has/had alot of panel parts 0031 518 43 29 55
Also try Senna or Renee Visser, he has/had alot of panel parts 0031 518 43 29 55
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Thanks. This is an insurance claim, so I'd rather source it now and get it paid for by the insurance...Jet wrote:If you have all the bits from your wing, it can be temporarily ally strengthened/repaired until BMW find a new one.
Also try Senna or Renee Visser, he has/had alot of panel parts 0031 518 43 29 55
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Re: Source for a new wing?
I emailed Renee Visser last night as I need the same front wing. I'll let you know if he has any in stock.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Perfect - that would be very much appreciated!FinerZ1 wrote:I emailed Renee Visser last night as I need the same front wing. I'll let you know if he has any in stock.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Sorry gents, you may be waiting for some time, Renee is also out of them, the only other source immediately available is the expensive carbon route.
Re: Source for a new wing?
Is the taxi aggressor's insurer likely to pay for the more expensive, carbon wing? Since the OE alternative isn't available within a reasonable time, there would appear to be no alternative way for them to settle the claim promptly.
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After market front wings are available. I got two from my local autosave for £60 each.
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Looking forward to seeing a pic of a Z3 with Z1 front wings!
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Re: Source for a new wing?
I don't think they'd fork out for the carbonfibre one.ChrisS wrote:Is the taxi aggressor's insurer likely to pay for the more expensive, carbon wing? Since the OE alternative isn't available within a reasonable time, there would appear to be no alternative way for them to settle the claim promptly.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Has any one got any experience of these strengthening pieces?
http://www.pottis-garage.de/cgi-bin/con ... l-vorn.htm
http://www.pottis-garage.de/cgi-bin/con ... l-vorn.htm
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Looks like a clever idea, sandwiching the susceptible area in ali or stainless.Racing Tortoise wrote:Has any one got any experience of these strengthening pieces?
http://www.pottis-garage.de/cgi-bin/con ... l-vorn.htm
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Thanks! However, it needs collecting apparently and there's no way to tell the condition...
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Re: Source for a new wing?
I saw that one too...not exactly the best feedback score in the world!
Re: Source for a new wing?
I am reliably informed that BMW have a new batch of 140 wings and should be dealing with accrued 78 back orders later this week.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
That's very interesting.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
This was timely and helpful. The bodyshop who are repairing the Z1 under the insurance claim rang BMW this morning who confirmed to them that a new batch of wings were coming in. Accordingly they were able to order one, but BMW were not yet able to give an ETA for delivery.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
The bodyshop has repaired and repainted the front bumper for me and I should get the car back today or tomorrow with the old wing still in situ. Then we'll just wait for the new wing to turn up from BMW and, when it does, I'll drop the car back down to them for the new wing to be fitted.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Finally got the car back today, albeit still with a slightly loose front wing as the new one is still AWOL in the BMW back order system. Front bumper looks spotless and it's great to have it back.
Took advantage of it going into the bodyshop to finally have the horrible old Belgian dealer badge that looked like a fake "M" badge removed from the rear bootlid - it had been there so long, it had effectively welded to the paintwork... Looks heaps better!
Took advantage of it going into the bodyshop to finally have the horrible old Belgian dealer badge that looked like a fake "M" badge removed from the rear bootlid - it had been there so long, it had effectively welded to the paintwork... Looks heaps better!
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Have they given any indication of when that might be?Racing Tortoise wrote:as the new one is still AWOL in the BMW back order system.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Not at present.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Mine arrived at the dealer yesterday, offside front.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
HI i also need to buh a new left side front wing...How much do they cost in the Uk? as the local agent here in Malta aked for around 650 euros...Thanks
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Re: Source for a new wing?
No idea. Hasn't arrived yet!!
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Re: Source for a new wing?
I was quoted £430+VAT from my local BMW dealer. That doesn't include painting or fitting.
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Despite the damage, used parts in high demand.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Z1-Roadster- ... 19e603d216
http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Z1-Roadster- ... 19e603d216
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Re: Source for a new wing?
Ouch!
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