Siemens/Continental VDO Actuators??

[geoffreyaugusto]

After rebuilding both of my actuators with brass and delrin gears and attempting (poorly) to solder the mosfets on my failed bank two actuater I began searching for the best place to source these for our cars. I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death but the price appears to range from $800-$1200+ per actuator which is obviously ridiculous after seeing what is inside these things. I then contacted Siemens which lead me to Continental VDO. These are the OEM source for TBAs to BMW. I took a chance and got one (Pelican Parts has them occasionally but I have a friend who works for Siemens). Interestingly enough the TBA has the same part # as the BMW TBA but the BMW sticker that normally would be on the actuator itself was taken off. Has anyone else used these before?! I paid $543.00 SHIPPED!

[cenix]

Looks like you scored and thanks for delving into it & sharing! Please let us know how it works or if there are any differences between them.

[OneSickM]

Did you purchase it directly from Continental VDO ?

[geoffreyaugusto]

Originally Posted by s65M3_e92

Did you purchase it directly from Continental VDO ?

Yes I bought mine direct. You can get the same actuator from Pelican Parts though as well.

[6ixSpd]

Nice work!

[NashvegasR]

Originally Posted by the6M3

Nice work!

Not finding it on Pelican Parts. You have a PN?

I'd think ECS would want to carry these!

[geoffreyaugusto]

It looks like they may be out of stock at the moment. Part number is : 13-62-7-838-085-M82

[WingZeroX5]

I don't get it. You went with an OE part and saved 300 bucks. Thats like buying a TRW control arm for $50 vs. BMW at $100. The difference is you're paying for the label.

Here's a better priced one if it's in stock
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/1...085-MFG82.aspx

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

I don't get it. You went with an OE part and saved 300 bucks. Thats like buying a TRW control arm for $50 vs. BMW at $100. The difference is you're paying for the label.

Here's a better priced one if it's in stock
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/1...085-MFG82.aspx

That's exactly the point. He got the same part, without the BMW sticker tax, for less money. What do you not understand? This isn't a hard concept.

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by Uber///M

That's exactly the point. He got the same part, without the BMW sticker tax, for less money. What do you not understand? This isn't a hard concept.

Because if this topic is already beaten to death, the OP should've known that Siemens / VDO is the OE supplier for TA's, especially for someone who was rebuilding the internals of one. A search for VDO will answer OP's question on same P/N and the functionality of using a non-BMW branded TA, plus the massive savings on the wallet. This isn't a difficult logic concept.

[pbonsalb]

This option came to light in this forum in the last 6 months.

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Because if this topic is already beaten to death, the OP should've known that Siemens / VDO is the OE supplier for TA's, especially for someone who was rebuilding the internals of one. A search for VDO will answer OP's question on same P/N and the functionality of using a non-BMW branded TA, plus the massive savings on the wallet. This isn't a difficult logic concept.

this wasn't your point in your first comment.

[OneSickM]

Originally Posted by geoffreyaugusto

Yes I bought mine direct. You can get the same actuator from Pelican Parts though as well.

Can you post a link where you got it from them directly?

[spiderspider]

i was about to post prices but then deleted it. it seems every time i mention a price on this part, it shoots up $300 the next day.

[bvrider1]

subscribing

[Spoolin1]

Interesting

[geoffreyaugusto]

Originally Posted by s65M3_e92

Can you post a link where you got it from them directly?

As of now you can contact VDO in several ways through their site and see local dealers where you can order parts direct as a private customer. I purchased mine through a contact I have. I'm waiting to hear back about the availability of these for anyone who wants to buy them. Continental VDO announced an OEM Direct program in Nov 2016 and are in the process of adding additional products. As soon as I find out more information I'll post it asap.

[TWiTCHY]

Originally Posted by geoffreyaugusto

As of now you can contact VDO in several ways through their site and see local dealers where you can order parts direct as a private customer. I purchased mine through a contact I have. I'm waiting to hear back about the availability of these for anyone who wants to buy them. Continental VDO announced an OEM Direct program in Nov 2016 and are in the process of adding additional products. As soon as I find out more information I'll post it asap.

Any update?

[Munichm3]

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-electronic-throttle-body-actuator-m3-13627838085

650 shipped, lifetime warranty