Going insane. Can't find a part anywhere.

So I've got a 1999 M3 convertible.

The lid that covers the compartment that holds the stored soft top when it is down has a leather U that helps the top seal the car from water and weather.

I was driving down the highway about two years ago and I believe the pins that held it on had just gotten too old. It blew off.

I AM STRESSING SINCE I CAN NOT FIND THIS REPLACEMENT PIECE ANYWHERE. Please help.

Originally Posted by JH3INZL3_M3_99

So I've got a 1999 M3 convertible.

The lid that covers the compartment that holds the stored soft top when it is down has a leather U that helps the top seal the car from water and weather.

I was driving down the highway about two years ago and I believe the pins that held it on had just gotten too old. It blew off.

I AM STRESSING SINCE I CAN NOT FIND THIS REPLACEMENT PIECE ANYWHERE. Please help.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...79&hg=54&fg=10

And you dont see it in those schematics?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-20...-bmw-part.aspx

Originally Posted by Archetype

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...79&hg=54&fg=10

And you dont see it in those schematics?

I did not see it in the schematics that link took me to, but i searched around the other schematics there and found what I am talking about.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=41&fg=55

Its part number 17 on the folding top compartment. The "finisher".
That's the part I am looking for.

Originally Posted by JH3INZL3_M3_99

I did not see it in the schematics that link took me to, but i searched around the other schematics there and found what I am talking about.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=41&fg=55

Its part number 17 on the folding top compartment. The "finisher".
That's the part I am looking for.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-20...-bmw-part.aspx

Oem and decently priced. Trusted source to of course.

Wow, thanks for helping me find it.

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I bought from ECS. Only took them about 1 1/2 weeks to ship it to me.

Make sure you replace the rubber grommets, otherwise that nice finisher piece will fly off on the highway during a windy day. Ask me how I know....

Originally Posted by Archetype

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-20...-bmw-part.aspx

Oem and decently priced. Trusted source to of course.

Thanks very much

Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy

I bought from ECS. Only took them about 1 1/2 weeks to ship it to me.

Make sure you replace the rubber grommets, otherwise that nice finisher piece will fly off on the highway during a windy day. Ask me how I know....

I would ask but it seems I already know.

Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy

I bought from ECS. Only took them about 1 1/2 weeks to ship it to me.

Make sure you replace the rubber grommets, otherwise that nice finisher piece will fly off on the highway during a windy day. Ask me how I know....

How do you know?

Below is a photo of 51138132631, I also have it available HERE.



The grommets mentioned are going to be BMW part number 51138124389, typically I'll also suggest picking up the clips which go with them 51718108613 as well. Below are photos of both for reference.

Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy

I bought from ECS. Only took them about 1 1/2 weeks to ship it to me.

Sorry about the delay in shipping, if you're ever seeing a delay that was not expected please contact me so I can see what's going on for you.
-James

Originally Posted by hnaz

How do you know?

Harry beat me to it.


Swype and Siri free from my iPhone

Originally Posted by hnaz

How do you know?

Originally Posted by SCJon

Harry beat me to it.

Take a wild guess....





(I'll fill you in to say a post- I was driving North from MA to my parents house after work at about....er... exactly 65mph on a windy afternoon. Caught a large cross wind on a bridge, and just have the bridge the whole thing lifted off and went byebye. I saw a glimpse in my rearview, and saw a car dodge out the way.
I did want any embarrassed 318 vert would do. I floored it all the way home. Got online and ordered a new one )

Originally Posted by ECSTuning

Below is a photo of 51138132631, I also have it available HERE.



The grommets mentioned are going to be BMW part number 51138124389, typically I'll also suggest picking up the clips which go with them 51718108613 as well. Below are photos of both for reference.





Sorry about the delay in shipping, if you're ever seeing a delay that was not expected please contact me so I can see what's going on for you.
-James

I believe your finisher piece already has the clips attached to it. Unless it has change since I purchased mine a year ago.

Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy

I believe your finisher piece already has the clips attached to it. Unless it has change since I purchased mine a year ago.

I've had several come in without them lately, which is why I suggest grabbing them "just in case".