Windshield Cowl

steveie612 · 06-10-2013, 04:57 PM

Looking for a plastic Cowl replacement for my 2003 BMW Z4. Any help of locating a used or new one would be appreciated.

-Steve

Shipkiller · 06-10-2013, 05:13 PM

Have you check RealOEM?

Item number one (1):
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&hg=51&fg=80

Z@T · 06-10-2013, 05:30 PM

There is a refreshment kit for that. Comes from ecs with screws etc.

steveie612 · 06-10-2013, 06:54 PM

do you have a link for the item or website?

Thanks!

steveie612 · 06-10-2013, 06:58 PM

Thank you!!!

Z@T · 06-10-2013, 07:04 PM

Have trouble finding it with my phone. I'll check my invoice tomorrow.

Here is the cowl:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-3.0i-M54_3.0L/Search/SiteSearch/Cowl/ES128536/

Z@T · 06-10-2013, 07:06 PM

Never mind.

Found it:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2538674/ES2538674/

rsutoratosu · 06-10-2013, 11:06 PM

wow, cool, didn't know what was even user replaceable.. thanks !

steveie612 · 06-11-2013, 02:54 PM

Perfect...thanks!!!

vasaline · 06-12-2013, 01:27 AM

It mentions that you need the windshield cowl gasket. What is that part for?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...6192/ES128531/

Shipkiller · 06-12-2013, 05:55 AM

If you look back at the ECS page, the page shows the Mfg, part number. Then go back to the RealOEM page listed above and that page essentially shows you where it goes.

Item seven (7).

Z@T · 06-12-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasaline

It mentions that you need the windshield cowl gasket. What is that part for?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...6192/ES128531/

This rubber comes on top of the cowl.

Mine was perfect and I didn't order a new one.

Z@T · 06-12-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasaline

It mentions that you need the windshield cowl gasket. What is that part for?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...6192/ES128531/

Here you can see my cowl and the rubber you posted.

steveie612 · 06-12-2013, 04:56 PM

Bought the cowl and mounting hardware from ECS. Didn't need the gasket.

Thanks for all the information!!!

Vanne · 06-12-2013, 05:41 PM

Great, let us know how the install goes.. I'll be looking at doing this myself soon

GriffBrew · 06-12-2013, 09:10 PM

Did mine last year. Easy to do, except for the wipe arm removal. I recommend PB Blast. Those little wiper removal tools were awful. A little PB Blast plus some rocking and they popped right out.

I also did windshield glazing. Easier to do at the same time, since its slightly under the cowl. No big deal to so separate, but helps to have cowl out already. Your glazing may not be as beat up as mine was, though.

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steveie612 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Windshield Cowl Looking for a plastic Cowl replacement for my 2003 BMW Z4. Any help of locating a used or new one would be appreciated. -Steve
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Z@T Pilot 19 Rep 334 Posts Drives: M3, Vantage, 997, ModelX Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SRQ, FL iTrader: (1)	Never mind. Found it: http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2538674/ES2538674/
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	If you look back at the ECS page, the page shows the Mfg, part number. Then go back to the RealOEM page listed above and that page essentially shows you where it goes. Item seven (7).
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steveie612 New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Bought the cowl and mounting hardware from ECS. Didn't need the gasket. Thanks for all the information!!!
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GriffBrew Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Did mine last year. Easy to do, except for the wipe arm removal. I recommend PB Blast. Those little wiper removal tools were awful. A little PB Blast plus some rocking and they popped right out. I also did windshield glazing. Easier to do at the same time, since its slightly under the cowl. No big deal to so separate, but helps to have cowl out already. Your glazing may not be as beat up as mine was, though.
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