NRW Valve Covers?

TheMechanic · 02-28-2024, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spammysammich

with an estimated ship date of Jun 2024 i hope you're not in a rush.

Definitely in no rush, oil just misting around the covers for now... plus it is not my daily car, barely got 1000 miles on her since I changed the rod bearings in July 2023.
Just wondering if anyone used them and are a viable option.

spammysammich · 02-28-2024, 12:09 PM

Given that ship date and the dearth of info on them here it is likely they are a new offering and few will have experience with them.

TheMechanic · 02-28-2024, 12:31 PM

NRW's are also aluminum.... just food for thought. These are even cheaper at Turner, 340 each.

C-los · 02-28-2024, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMechanic

NRW's are also aluminum.... just food for thought. These are even cheaper at Turner, 340 each.

Negative, Same price at Turner,

Bavarian Auto Valve Covers (which are on back order) are the cheaper option.

TheMechanic · 02-28-2024, 11:08 PM

Whatever, I was taking about the Bavarian Valve covers, not NRW... cheaper at Turner than ECS...

M3SQRD · 02-28-2024, 11:25 PM

I thought Bavarian Autosport went out of business years ago? Did someone reopen their doors or get approval to use the name?

Redd · 02-29-2024, 12:22 AM

Bavarian Autosport covers look similar to these Alibaba ones?

https://x.alibaba.com/15qQzo?ck=pdp

amrazM · 02-29-2024, 06:13 AM

alot of n54 people use those chinese covers.

PandaM3 · 02-29-2024, 11:55 PM

Just got delivered today. These are gonna look great once installed.

Poffman · 03-01-2024, 12:34 AM

Love my NRW. Installed with no issues, fantastic quality and customer service. Just ordered their inline fuel filter today.

GORDON.M3 · 03-01-2024, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by M3SQRD

I thought Bavarian Autosport went out of business years ago? Did someone reopen their doors or get approval to use the name?

I'm pretty sure ECS bought them just so they could use them to slap on Chinese-made products sourced from Alibaba.

M3SQRD · 03-01-2024, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GORDON.M3

I'm pretty sure ECS bought them just so they could use them to slap on Chinese-made products sourced from Alibaba.

Wow. I’m not a fan of ECS. I used to buy a decent amount of stuff from Turner but it hasn’t been the same with ECS bought them.

TheMechanic · 03-01-2024, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Poffman

Love my NRW. Installed with no issues, fantastic quality and customer service. Just ordered their inline fuel filter today.

Thanks; did you have to buy your seals, and bolts separately; did you re-use spark plug tubes and pcv's or bought new?

TheMechanic · 03-01-2024, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

alot of n54 people use those chinese covers.

Good to know; I bought a new URO parts kit for my 335xi 3 years back, and it is slowly leaking again !

Poffman · 03-01-2024, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMechanic

Thanks; did you have to buy your seals, and bolts separately; did you re-use spark plug tubes and pcv's or bought new?

I bought the NRW covers and their gasket kit from them directly. That comes with a bunch of what you’re looking for.

I also did new bolts, PCV, thermostat, spark plugs and timing chain cover gaskets. For the timing chain cover gaskets, the oem bmw and elring are literally same item. I ordered both and they had same packaging and everything just a different part number and logo on the sticker.

play2lose · 03-02-2024, 06:09 PM

Just got these valve covers installed last night. Mechanic was impressed with the finish and fitment.

akamal92 · 03-07-2024, 03:54 PM

I put them on my car just recently. There shop is local to me I was able to pick them up from Autotuning House and they also make the cam sensor orings and oil separator orings out of Viton. Went together great with OEM spark plug tubes and OEM gaskets. I also used there silicone bolt grommets so I didn’t have to buy new bolts. It all went super smooth fit like OEM and this was my first time doing valve cover. I also did there silicone throttle body couplers and those are super nice as mine were starting to oval and I went supercharged so it helps fitting the supercharger

Oscar_Call · 03-10-2024, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by C-los

Negative, Same price at Turner,

Bavarian Auto Valve Covers (which are on back order) are the cheaper option.

Can anyone confirm these are any good?
Price is fair and feels a bit more safe then alibaba

M3SQRD · 03-10-2024, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar_Call

Can anyone confirm these are any good?
Price is fair and feels a bit more safe then alibaba

NRW VCs are high quality and fit perfectly. I’m unaware of a single complaint from people who have installed them.

drago740 · 03-10-2024, 11:52 AM

I have them with over 6k miles with zero issues or leaks.

Oscar_Call · 03-10-2024, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by M3SQRD

NRW VCs are high quality and fit perfectly. I’m unaware of a single complaint from people who have installed them.

I asked about the Bavarian Autosport ones.... does someone have them in the car?
Its the right colour for me and HALF the price of a NRW-set with custom silver paint

M3SQRD · 03-10-2024, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar_Call

I asked about the Bavarian Autosport ones.... does someone have them in the car?
Its the right colour for me and HALF the price of a NRW-set with custom silver paint

This is a NRW thread

02-28-2024, 12:09 PM	#24
spammysammich Major 1584 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Given that ship date and the dearth of info on them here it is likely they are a new offering and few will have experience with them.
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Redd Brigadier General 3900 Rep 4,165 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Bavarian Autosport covers look similar to these Alibaba ones? https://x.alibaba.com/15qQzo?ck=pdp
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akamal92 Enlisted Member 45 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2003.5 E46 LSB, 2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [9.25]	I put them on my car just recently. There shop is local to me I was able to pick them up from Autotuning House and they also make the cam sensor orings and oil separator orings out of Viton. Went together great with OEM spark plug tubes and OEM gaskets. I also used there silicone bolt grommets so I didn’t have to buy new bolts. It all went super smooth fit like OEM and this was my first time doing valve cover. I also did there silicone throttle body couplers and those are super nice as mine were starting to oval and I went supercharged so it helps fitting the supercharger Attached Images
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