Are there any parts I should look for in Germany?

Nate4641 · 08-27-2012, 10:10 AM

I just got stationed in Germany for a year and I'm wondering if there are any parts I should look for out here for my Z4MR that I might not be able to buy back in the states. I have noticed a ton of Z4s around here, and even some BMWs you cant buy in the states like a 5 door 1M. Are there any parts that I could buy out here for my car that are either hard to get or not available in the states?

Loogey Clapp · 08-27-2012, 10:59 AM

You might want to take a look at:

http://www.ms-design.com/en/products...tml?no_cache=1

I am interested in the spoiler so I filled out the contact info about a month ago, but never heard back from them.

Kgolf31 · 08-27-2012, 11:56 AM

CSL Headers

inTgr8r · 08-27-2012, 11:59 AM

^ I wondered how long that one would take

....find some & send them back.

nekky · 08-27-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^ I wondered how long that one would take

....find some & send them back.

And Z4M Euro Section 1 (as per our earlier thread, inTgr8r

)

I used to live in Germany, and in my experience, parts aren't any cheaper there really; especially wheels. Only benefit really is availability. ie. being able to get many good quality coilovers and body parts very quickly.

Nate4641 · 08-27-2012, 02:19 PM

Nekky, thats what I'm looking for, stuff that I may not be able to purchase stateside that I could more easily buy out here. The price is usually about the same after exchange rate anyways.

The spoiler looks kinda cool, but I dont know if I would want it on my car.

CSL headers... sounds interesting. I don't browse the forums too much, whats so special about them and why is it something I should look for out here?

nekky · 08-27-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate4641

Nekky, thats what I'm looking for, stuff that I may not be able to purchase stateside that I could more easily buy out here. The price is usually about the same after exchange rate anyways.

The spoiler looks kinda cool, but I dont know if I would want it on my car.

CSL headers... sounds interesting. I don't browse the forums too much, whats so special about them and why is it something I should look for out here?

CSL headers can come from any S54 E46 M3 or Z4M. *Actual* CSL headers are slightly lighter and are missing a small "ding" in the headers. The difference in performance in negligible, so everyone just calls any Euro header a CSL header, basically. The difference is that there are no primary cats in the Euro versions, as there are in the North American versions. Euro cars only run 2 cats, USDM cars run 4. They are good for about 20whp on a dyno, and more with a tune and freer flowing exhaust.

Plus the make the car sound way "better".

Nate4641 · 08-27-2012, 04:05 PM

So is this a BMW part or an aftermarket part? Where would I be able to buy these?

TheSt|G · 08-29-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate4641

I have noticed a ton of Z4s around here, and even some BMWs you cant buy in the states like a 5 door 1M.

No such thing.

Nate4641 · 08-29-2012, 07:11 PM

Maybe my naming is incorrect, but here it is
BMW M135i

I've seen them all over the place. Let alone the 3 door and 5 door 1series all over the place, they're really popular out here, but not sold in the US I dont think. At least I have never seen them, and they aren't on bmwusa.com

Again, where can I find CSL headers?

BlackMoupe · 08-29-2012, 10:33 PM

Some euro only individual trim pieces for the interior, no reflector bumper if that floats your boat.

TheSt|G · 08-30-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate4641

Maybe my naming is incorrect, but here it is
BMW M135i

I've seen them all over the place. Let alone the 3 door and 5 door 1series all over the place, they're really popular out here, but not sold in the US I dont think. At least I have never seen them, and they aren't on bmwusa.com

Again, where can I find CSL headers?

Ah yeah, those are just what replaced the M-Sport 135i.

08-27-2012, 10:10 AM	#1
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	Are there any parts I should look for in Germany? I just got stationed in Germany for a year and I'm wondering if there are any parts I should look for out here for my Z4MR that I might not be able to buy back in the states. I have noticed a ton of Z4s around here, and even some BMWs you cant buy in the states like a 5 door 1M. Are there any parts that I could buy out here for my car that are either hard to get or not available in the states?
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08-27-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
Loogey Clapp First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA, USA Posts: 306 iTrader: (0)	You might want to take a look at: http://www.ms-design.com/en/products...tml?no_cache=1 I am interested in the spoiler so I filled out the contact info about a month ago, but never heard back from them. __________________

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Kgolf31 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,524 iTrader: (2)	CSL Headers __________________ 07 Z4M Coupe: 235/265 Hankook RS3, H&R E46 M3 30mm Front Sway Bar, Hawk HP+ Pads, Vorshlag Wheel Stud Conversion 12 128i Coupe: Stock, for now

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08-27-2012, 02:19 PM	#6
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	Nekky, thats what I'm looking for, stuff that I may not be able to purchase stateside that I could more easily buy out here. The price is usually about the same after exchange rate anyways. The spoiler looks kinda cool, but I dont know if I would want it on my car. CSL headers... sounds interesting. I don't browse the forums too much, whats so special about them and why is it something I should look for out here?

08-27-2012, 04:05 PM	#8
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	So is this a BMW part or an aftermarket part? Where would I be able to buy these?

08-29-2012, 07:11 PM	#10
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 324 iTrader: (0)	Maybe my naming is incorrect, but here it is BMW M135i I've seen them all over the place. Let alone the 3 door and 5 door 1series all over the place, they're really popular out here, but not sold in the US I dont think. At least I have never seen them, and they aren't on bmwusa.com Again, where can I find CSL headers?

08-29-2012, 10:33 PM	#11
BlackMoupe Mouper Drives: Ex-Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,064 iTrader: (1)	Some euro only individual trim pieces for the interior, no reflector bumper if that floats your boat.