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glowell222
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I installed mine today. Instead of the screw clips, I mounted mine on top of the old piece. After trimming off the top of the old one (you can see where it was broken), I put the new unit on top of the old, and then installed both into the steering column surround. I put the screw of the bottom left in first, and then the bottom right. Once that was done I then put the whole surround back in.

It looks fantastic! Thanks demetk-much improved over the factory piece. (edited to add that I turned my foglight switch back to the correct side up-Laphroaig has that effect sometimes)


What I was living with-entirely annoying and you can see the broken upper left corner.
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The old piece after trimming off the top with a mini hacksaw.
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Finally! Much improved over the factory component!
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LarryM
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Whoah! I'm behind the times; just realized you're shipping the painted/powdercoated versions. I just sent payment for mine. Thanks!
wkohler
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Got mine today. Very nice. I was going to ask about the two holes that the screws actually thread into but the answer is what I expected. Thanks!
demetk
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I have 8 painted and 2 unpainted pieces left from this batch.

-- Added Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:42 am --
milarsky wrote:I hate to ask for a part number for the screw clips.

best,
jeff
Not sure of the BMW part numbers on the clips but I ordered a bunch of them from amazon. If they fit I'll post the dimensions of them.
TCBimmer
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milarsky wrote:I hate to ask for a part number for the screw clips.

best,
jeff
demetk wrote:Not sure of the BMW part numbers on the clips but I ordered a bunch of them from amazon. If they fit I'll post the dimensions of them.
Can anyone confirm that the below RealOEM image and ECS links are correct for the body nut and the accompanying self-tapping screw?

Body Nut - #07129904220
Fillister Self-Tapping Screw - #51431874616

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socalM5
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Got mine yesterday thank you
Nebraska_e28
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This exceeds my expectations! Way beefy. Thanks!
demetk
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Nebraska_e28 wrote:This exceeds my expectations! Way beefy. Thanks!
You calling my surround fat? :(
noddaduma
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Showed up a couple days ago. Looks awesome.

-Jason
Nebraska_e28
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demetk wrote:
Nebraska_e28 wrote:This exceeds my expectations! Way beefy. Thanks!
You calling my surround fat? :(
PHAT! :)

To anyone interested, I highly recommend one of these! Not made of some flimsy air duct aluminum, this is the real deal. +1 for quality here
Rennsportguy
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Received mine also. Really nice piece. Thanks so much. :D
Sagi
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Received in ISRAEL.very nice.
thanks.
demetk
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Thank you all for the kind comments.

These screw clips will work nicely with #8 screws for those two holes I previously mentioned. (Size: 18 x 12 x 4mm/0.72" x 0.48" x 0.16"(L*W*T)) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1 ... UTF8&psc=1. If you want a couple just let me know.

I have 6 painted surrounds left.
LarryM
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Got mine yesterday too. Really impressive! It's nice to have someone making a quality part that's a big improvement over stock. Thank you!
Valve_clatter
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Didn't see the go ahead. Payment sent!
jeffg
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Payment Sent. Thanks.
demetk
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I have 4 painted surrounds left.
Malvarez0415
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I be sending you on PayPal the $30.00 for the laser cut switch tomorrow
Can you send me the address we’re to send it thanks
demetk
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Malvarez0415 wrote:I be sending you on PayPal the $30.00 for the laser cut switch tomorrow
Can you send me the address we’re to send it thanks
Painted surrounds are $34. Unpainted are $30. The payment details are at the top of this thread.
ROOTS.
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Will these work/fit a RHD E28?
mescko
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but a mirror-imaged surround would require one be made with all the bends done opposite of a RHD piece.
demetk
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I believe that is correct. These surrounds are just 16 gauge sheet metal so you should be able to re-bend them the opposite way.
cfisher
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received my two surrounds. They are very nice. Thanks for undertaking getting these made!

Happy Motoring!!
Malvarez0415
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hi this is miguel alvarez i just send you the $$$ for the laser cut plastic thru pay pal if you have any questions pls reply back


malvarez0415@yahoo.com
rustlers1911
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Payment for one painted surround sent
demetk
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Thanks. 2 painted surrounds left.
Philo
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I'm on the list but missed that they were available. I believe I'm in for 2 painted pieces. Any left ?

P.
demetk
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Sorry but the painted surrounds are all gone. I do have 2 unpainted surrounds left. I'm planning on starting the process for another batch later this month.
Nebraska_e28
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Philo wrote:I'm on the list but missed that they were available. I believe I'm in for 2 painted pieces. Any left ?

P.
If in a pinch, you can have mine & I'll nab another in the next batch.
TypeRated
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I’d be interested in one with the semi-crinkle finish. When will you have another batch done?
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