(pics inside) damaged skid plate / under belly plate

Apexeon · 10-17-2017, 07:48 PM

Item is out of stock at dealership, and is a 4 piece plastic cover that runs ~$600 I was told. Are there aftermarket options? I don't want to leave it exposed (especially since one of the hoses is bent, see image). There are some posts of people fabricating their own out of aluminum, and I'm not sure if the Ebay ones can be trusted to... shatter reliably to protect the bumper. Is this a good replacement? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ProTEKt-BMW-...-/301566593702

Also, a few hours after this happened, the TPMS went off. Does any one know if the dangling cable is related to it? Everything is working normally and there are no codes stored.

roastbeef · 10-17-2017, 08:22 PM

you don't need those skid plates, you need these three pieces.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...51757899820kt/

and no, you don't want to leave it exposed, your car will run warmer because those pieces help with airflow through the coolers.

i don't know what that plug is for just by looking at it... might be for tpms antennae. where in california are you?

Apexeon · 10-17-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

you don't need those skid plates, you need these three pieces.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...51757899820kt/

and no, you don't want to leave it exposed, your car will run warmer because those pieces help with airflow through the coolers.

i don't know what that plug is for just by looking at it... might be for tpms antennae. where in california are you?

Bay area, why? Thanks for that link btw

roastbeef · 10-17-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Apexeon

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

you don't need those skid plates, you need these three pieces.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...51757899820kt/

and no, you don't want to leave it exposed, your car will run warmer because those pieces help with airflow through the coolers.

i don't know what that plug is for just by looking at it... might be for tpms antennae. where in california are you?

Bay area, why? Thanks for that link btw

If you were local, I could help you install it for a few beers, but I'm in SoCal.

codinge90 · 10-17-2017, 09:23 PM

You can buy the full 3 piece kit on eBay or ecs for I believe 300-400. Just the middle section is about 160 from ecs. 600 is a rip off from the dealer

Spun Crankhub · 10-18-2017, 12:47 AM

It looks like either that wiring connection got pulled out, or you have totally lost a tpms module. There are 4 total on these cars, 1 at each corner of the vehicle. On the fronts they are attached to the front section of the fender liner via 2 expanding plastic rivets. You can easily find a replacement on ebay if needed. Look on realoem to find the part number, and you will see that these modules are used across different bmw models as well as mini.

HomoPirate · 10-18-2017, 05:32 AM

That connector is to the TPMS antenna located in fender liner. Plug it back and TPMS should be good. Get the belly pan kit from ECS and anyone can install it.

deansbimmer · 10-18-2017, 06:45 AM

Here is the only aftermarket alternative that I know of. I can also help with used parts to help save money.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1364151

decimation1 · 10-18-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

Here is the only aftermarket alternative that I know of. I can also help with used parts to help save money.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1364151

I have one of these on my e90 and it's simply awesome.

GMWNashville · 10-18-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by decimation1

I have one of these on my e90 and it's simply awesome.

weve done 4 of them I think-they are great!

Apexeon · 10-18-2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

If you were local, I could help you install it for a few beers, but I'm in SoCal.

Thank you XD; if you're ever in the bay for a car meet, a few beers it is.

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Originally Posted by GMWNashville

weve done 4 of them I think-they are great!

Gonna look into this, do you know price?

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Originally Posted by codinge90

You can buy the full 3 piece kit on eBay or ecs for I believe 300-400. Just the middle section is about 160 from ecs. 600 is a rip off from the dealer

Agreed, I'm probably going to go with what roastbeef posted, or the other one on this forum once I know cost.

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Originally Posted by TacoChris

It looks like either that wiring connection got pulled out, or you have totally lost a tpms module. There are 4 total on these cars, 1 at each corner of the vehicle. On the fronts they are attached to the front section of the fender liner via 2 expanding plastic rivets. You can easily find a replacement on ebay if needed. Look on realoem to find the part number, and you will see that these modules are used across different bmw models as well as mini.

Thanks, I'll see if I can plug it in (if it's still there) if not I'll check realoem or ebay.

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Originally Posted by HomoPirate

That connector is to the TPMS antenna located in fender liner. Plug it back and TPMS should be good. Get the belly pan kit from ECS and anyone can install it.

I've done suspension, valve adjustments, etc... on my E46 but electricals... I never get, although if it's just unplugged that's easy

Quote:

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

Here is the only aftermarket alternative that I know of. I can also help with used parts to help save money.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1364151

Honestly the thing that annoys me about this car cost wise is the tank size vs mpg

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Originally Posted by decimation1

I have one of these on my e90 and it's simply awesome.

Do you know how much this was?

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Apexeon Private 20 Rep 54 Posts Drives: E46M/E90M/F83M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	(pics inside) damaged skid plate / under belly plate Item is out of stock at dealership, and is a 4 piece plastic cover that runs ~$600 I was told. Are there aftermarket options? I don't want to leave it exposed (especially since one of the hoses is bent, see image). There are some posts of people fabricating their own out of aluminum, and I'm not sure if the Ebay ones can be trusted to... shatter reliably to protect the bumper. Is this a good replacement? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ProTEKt-BMW-...-/301566593702 Also, a few hours after this happened, the TPMS went off. Does any one know if the dangling cable is related to it? Everything is working normally and there are no codes stored.
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