Large black plugs

tkeneklis · 08-27-2015, 11:17 AM

Behind the drivers seat I have two holes that expose screw heads on the speaker plastic covers. Where can I get these large plastic plugs without going to the dealer/

I hate dealer.

StickMon · 08-27-2015, 05:35 PM

For all your parts needs, try this:
Go to RealOEM, plug in your model, year, etc.
Browse the diagrams and find the part numbers you want, then try:
eBay
Amazon
getBMWparts
thebmwminipartstore
ECSTuning (have pictures of almost all parts)
BMWPartsPros

zpost classifieds

tkeneklis · 08-27-2015, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the info I found the plugs but I am not paying $20 when I need only one for a small round piece of plastic.
Ted

StickMon · 08-28-2015, 01:13 AM

You'll sometimes find that to be the case.
Welcome to luxury car ownership.

What's the part number you're after?
I can have a look around.

Westersund · 08-28-2015, 09:42 AM

Just reading the title I thought you had posted in the wrong type of forum.

chickdr · 08-28-2015, 10:45 AM

Yep- unless you are good at manufacturing parts yourself, you will find a BMW is not the cheapest car to own/operate. As the car is out of production, parts will be become more rare, and dear, in price.

rockstar93 · 08-28-2015, 11:23 AM

I'm in the same boat as you. For whatever reason the PO broke the plastic screw cover on the passenger side of the centre console so I need another. I'm just waiting until I have an order big enough to warrant spending $20 on this from ECS.

In the grand scheme of things $20 is nothing, but it's the principle of paying that much because we know what it costs to make that part.

ShakyDog · 08-28-2015, 11:34 AM

Personally, I would use it as an opportunity to purchase a 3D printer : - )

Steve

Huz-Z · 08-28-2015, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westersund

Just reading the title I thought you had posted in the wrong type of forum.

tkeneklis · 08-28-2015, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StickMon

You'll sometimes find that to be the case.
Welcome to luxury car ownership.

What's the part number you're after?
I can have a look around.

51437069891 part number

tkeneklis · 08-28-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickdr

Yep- unless you are good at manufacturing parts yourself, you will find a BMW is not the cheapest car to own/operate. As the car is out of production, parts will be become more rare, and dear, in price.

I was going to go to a farm store and check out parts and pieces there I am sure I can find something to fit or some sex shop as one of the readers was suggesting

StickMon · 08-29-2015, 12:07 AM

Yea, not much help.
Looks like getBMWparts is the lowest at $18.43.

I just paid about $10 each for a pair of the center console caps rockstar93 mentioned.
Mine warped from heat and age and won't stay in anymore.
And I really don't want to glue them on.
That's a sure jinx that I'll have to take them back off.

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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	For all your parts needs, try this: Go to RealOEM, plug in your model, year, etc. Browse the diagrams and find the part numbers you want, then try: eBay Amazon getBMWparts thebmwminipartstore ECSTuning (have pictures of almost all parts) BMWPartsPros zpost classifieds __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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tkeneklis Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2005 Z-4 roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sheboygan, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Thanks for the info I found the plugs but I am not paying $20 when I need only one for a small round piece of plastic. Ted
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	You'll sometimes find that to be the case. Welcome to luxury car ownership. What's the part number you're after? I can have a look around. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,990 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Yep- unless you are good at manufacturing parts yourself, you will find a BMW is not the cheapest car to own/operate. As the car is out of production, parts will be become more rare, and dear, in price.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Yea, not much help. Looks like getBMWparts is the lowest at $18.43. I just paid about $10 each for a pair of the center console caps rockstar93 mentioned. Mine warped from heat and age and won't stay in anymore. And I really don't want to glue them on. That's a sure jinx that I'll have to take them back off. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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