Sills

[super_ell]

Does anyone know if these will fit a facelift z3?
http://www.pesch.cz/en/product/fiberglass-sideskirts-for-bmw-z3
Says they're for a M Coupe......

 

[Grumps]

I wait in anticipation, I need to replace mine this winter.

 

[super_ell]

They look the same to me, albeit they need the holes drilling.
Might be worth a shot for that price.

 

[Dino D]

There are 3 'rear' ends to Z3 with differing width rear wings which in turn affect shape of the side sill where it goes to meet the rear wing.
4 cyl prefacelift - narrowest
6cyl prefacelift Z3 and all coupes - widest
All facelift a little less wide than the coupe/prefacelift 6 cyl Z3 by a few mm I believe- someone on here posted the exact measurement but its was not much, I think 40mm total?

The mounting points all appear to be same but I think the difference will just be how well the rear of the sill lines up to the bottom of the rear wings.

I could be wrongs so the best way to be sure if any share the same sills would be to check realoem for the part numbers.

I'd message them and tell them you have a facelift, there's a comparatively enormous market for facelifts needing sills to coupes so you'd think they would like to makes those sales.

 

[Disky]

Wow, now that's very interesting at that price ,,, following with great interest

 

[Disky]

Just having a look thru their site, I see they also do full body kits etc for E36 etc.

Wouldn't it be good if they would mould and manufacture front and rear wings for the zed series.

 

[super_ell]

Thanks for the advice Dino. Just looked on realoem and M coupe, 2.8 Roadster and facelift 2.0 are all the same part number.
I'll order them next week and let you all know how I get on.

 

[pgunter]

Will be interesting to see how these fit myself too.

 

[Sean d]

Personally I wouldn't bother, the fit will more then likely be poor and and also the quality may well be poor, IMO you may as well fit OEM as they have lasted the best part of 20 years and if treated properly before fitting will last longer with a bit on mantainance

 

[t-tony]

Good advice from @Sean d

Tony.

 

[super_ell]

I see your point Sean. If I had a car in better condition and mileage I would been swaying that way.
However mine is a bit of a snotter and a £300 price difference is not insignificant.

 

[super_ell]

Ok. With shipping its £140. BMW have just quoted me £147 per side.
After speaking with the bloke spraying it, with the amount of extra work involved I may as well go with the BMW parts.

 

[5harp3y]

No brainer