M3 After Market parts

mjf5 · 10-25-2011, 08:44 AM

Hi,
I am a lifelong BMW owner going back to my first car at 16(88 E30 M3). Since then I have owned 9 BMWs 5 of which were M3(e30, e36, e46, 2 e92). I am on my second 92(2011) which I just took delivery on. Although I have been driving BMWs for over 23 years I have never ventured into doing anything to the cars after market. That has changed with the purchase of my most recent M3. When ordering the car I opted for the carbon fiber roof and carbon fiber trim. So to stay with the carbon fiber theme I also ordered steering wheel trim, hand brake, hood vents, rear spoiler, front splitters, side mirror replacement caps...all of which are carbon fiber. I ordered most of the parts from a company called AUTOTEKNIC. The quality of the parts are good and once installed the fits were not great, but good enough that I could live with it. The rear spoiler I had to return to them since it did not fit as I one would expect. They said they will send me a replacement part and I will see how it goes from there.

I would like to know what other after market companies other people have used for their M3 and the experiences they had. I plan on doing much more to my car and would like to find a some other companies I can use for parts that AUTOTEKNIC does not carry as well as for comparision.

I know how difficult it can be to find good aftermarket parts so any suggestions members can offer would be greatly appreciate.

Thanks

MJ

Nati Beastcat · 10-25-2011, 08:50 AM

IND Distribution. first class

Chowster · 10-25-2011, 08:57 AM

IND.

MR///M3 · 10-25-2011, 09:02 AM

iND, Challenge, Arkym

SV Concepts II · 10-25-2011, 03:29 PM

We would be happy to help you with your aftermarket needs. Feel free to shoot us a PM, email, or call anytime. Congrats on the latest addition

10-25-2011, 08:44 AM	#1
mjf5 New Member 13 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015, Black M4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	M3 After Market parts Hi, I am a lifelong BMW owner going back to my first car at 16(88 E30 M3). Since then I have owned 9 BMWs 5 of which were M3(e30, e36, e46, 2 e92). I am on my second 92(2011) which I just took delivery on. Although I have been driving BMWs for over 23 years I have never ventured into doing anything to the cars after market. That has changed with the purchase of my most recent M3. When ordering the car I opted for the carbon fiber roof and carbon fiber trim. So to stay with the carbon fiber theme I also ordered steering wheel trim, hand brake, hood vents, rear spoiler, front splitters, side mirror replacement caps...all of which are carbon fiber. I ordered most of the parts from a company called AUTOTEKNIC. The quality of the parts are good and once installed the fits were not great, but good enough that I could live with it. The rear spoiler I had to return to them since it did not fit as I one would expect. They said they will send me a replacement part and I will see how it goes from there. I would like to know what other after market companies other people have used for their M3 and the experiences they had. I plan on doing much more to my car and would like to find a some other companies I can use for parts that AUTOTEKNIC does not carry as well as for comparision. I know how difficult it can be to find good aftermarket parts so any suggestions members can offer would be greatly appreciate. Thanks MJ
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Nati Beastcat Party at the Moontower 135 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: X5D Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (5)	IND Distribution. first class
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MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	iND, Challenge, Arkym __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	We would be happy to help you with your aftermarket needs. Feel free to shoot us a PM, email, or call anytime. Congrats on the latest addition
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