E85/6 bottom cover in front of wheelarch

E86|3.0SI · Post by **E86|3.0SI** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:12 am

Hi,

I recently ordered this item from the dealer webshop, finding out they can no longer supply it (from Germany). All other sources are out of supply as well

The one on my car is split and I need a new one since it is beyond repair.

Part number: 51717168996 (bottom right)
#6 on realoem: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=51_4951

Does someone have a good one lying around they want to sell?

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:53 pm

These often split, but can usually be successfully repaired using a plastic stapling/welding kit. Much cheaper than buying a new one, although no good if you’re OCD about having perfect parts.

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:58 pm

These parts are becoming like hens teeth

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:00 pm

jock156 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:58 pm These parts are becoming like hens teeth

Try Jay Winship or Maz Cool on FB? Unless EZ & BW can help out?

E86|3.0SI · Post by **E86|3.0SI** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:35 am

Thanks for thinking along, I am from the Netherlands.
Jay Winship or Maz Cool or EZ & BW don’t say anything to me, are they parts suppliers?

Currently trying to source a bmw breaker that has a Z4 without a smashed front to find a piece still intact. Unfortunately mine was held on by the screws to the surrounding elements only, real bad. Yes is not a visible parts, though should give a certain structure. Imagine what happens down there below the bumper when doing 240 on the Autobahn

Don’t mind to buy one new if still available but probably better off with one from a salvage car, only where to find one?

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:53 am

EZ = Enuffzed on this Forum
BW= Bigwinn on this Forum

The other 2 guys search for them on FB and message them! They are Z4 breakers

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:59 am

E86|3.0SI, I'm sorry but I recently sold the pair I had.

Try bigwinn, umfaan, or Street on this forum.
I've referenced them so they should get a notification anyway.

As you're aware, these panels are fragile and you may have to settle for one with a little bit of wear.
Good luck

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:35 am

I’m out sadly

Street · Post by **Street** » Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:48 am

Yeap I’ve got a pair

E86|3.0SI · Post by **E86|3.0SI** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:23 pm

@street

That sounds great, do you want to sell the righthand side one?

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