51718044699 Filling Insert Left

[wyshyvanuk]

Hi. I'm replacing a front bumper cover, and associated parts, on a 2008 Z4M Roadster. PO was somewhat less than anal retentive when some relatively minor accident damage was repaired. Looking through RealOEM I found parts 51718044699 and 51718044700 FILLING INSERTS Left and right. Any information on where these guys are "inserted"? I have the old front bumper cover off, and don't see these parts anywhere. Thanks for any help!!!

[gpraceman]

I had my bumper off recently and don't remember seeing those parts at all.

[wyshyvanuk]

Aha....found 'em. They are two rather dense foam pieces that are attached, with 6 mm dia. butyl cord, to the inside surface of the bumper cover just to both sides of the grill openings. TIS has a blurb under 51 11 157. Purpose of the "fillers"....completely clueless. RealOEM shows a price of $36 each. Excuse me!!

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Aha....found 'em. They are two rather dense foam pieces that are attached, with 6 mm dia. butyl cord, to the inside surface of the bumper cover just to both sides of the grill openings. TIS has a blurb under 51 11 157. Purpose of the "fillers"....completely clueless.

Interesting. I don't remember seeing such pieces on the back of the bumper. Just the headlight washers and grilles.

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

RealOEM shows a price of $36 each. Excuse me!!

Welcome to owning a car that is well out of production.

[chickdr]

$36 sounds like a bargain to me. Price out the dash trim or leather wrapped interior bits....

[wyshyvanuk]

Yeah....I know. In for a penny, in for a pound. At least I'll be able to sleep at night ;~).

[wyshyvanuk]

FWIW, BMW Parts Manager says that the fillers "reduce vibrations".

[gpraceman]

Finally see where those pieces go. Attached to the bumper itself.

[wyshyvanuk]

Yes, sir.