Rocker panel moulding, where to source?
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talking about just the long chrome strip? Or the panels too?
The former, I probably bought the last set of BMW ones like 5 years ago.
The former, I probably bought the last set of BMW ones like 5 years ago.
Right, so the chrome trim, not the whole panel?
The long shiny "spear" is a decorative part that installs over the black cover. The cover starts near the pinch weld, includes openings for the jack points, and extends upwards to the bottom of the door. Said another way, if you are looking at bare rocker panels, and you want to cover them, you need two pieces.
Last time I looked the moulding pieces are not reproduced and are NLA from BMW.
You can buy the stamped steel rocker covers new.
You can buy the stamped steel rocker covers new.
The 'Chrome' part (actually anodized aluminium) is NLA. One side was for sale up to a year or so, the other side has not been available for a while. (part#s are ...559 and ...560).
Used is your only resource, I searched forever for these.
I've noticed the sill trim on my e23 has very similar profile but too long for the e9 (shorten?). I once read here that the e24 sill trim is appropriate length. If you have zero trim you might consider looking at those. Good luck.
E3, e24 have different profiles as well from the e9 version but they can be shortened if you are very careful.
I need a Rocker panel molding for my car where did you buy that
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SOLD! Free E9 Aluminum Rocker Trim + Shipping
These are the less than perfect aluminum trim strips which bolt to the rocker covers. There are many flaws, please examine the photos. FREE + Shipping, estimated ~$100
e9coupe.com
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Wallotnesch has these now!
Just a slight note on the W&N parts: they are NOT exactly like the BMW parts. The BMW parts are handed: Left is different vs Right; it's appearent when looking at the rear wheel well ends.
The W&N parts are identical at the ends.
Perhaps this info is only for the purists (nerds? ) amoung us....
If you have nothing today, or busted ones with ugly screws through them, these are a great option!
The W&N parts are identical at the ends.
Perhaps this info is only for the purists (nerds? ) amoung us....
If you have nothing today, or busted ones with ugly screws through them, these are a great option!
I have a rough set that could be repaired and the trim pieces in about the same shape. They are BMW OEM and are a 5-6 on a scale of 10. I am out of town till the 3rd of October and can provide pictures then.
Regards, Jon
Regards, Jon
should have asked Chris ... didn't know you had been looking. perhaps i missed a post
i think these were made by our friends in Poland. i could be wrong, i just remember that somebody started making them.
Wallotnesch has these now!
That was two years ago, things have changed.
oops, i missed that. i bought the last pair from W+N of the original BMW trims when i was going to restore the ceylon that ended up in Bob Beverly's hands ... that he sold out from under me and never refunded my money. sore subject