Window lock strip price gouging

[iamcreepingdeath]

I got the e28goodies locking strip a few weeks ago, fit and finish seems good, very similar to the OE one, I'm satisfied with the result but they have an incredible long shipping time, you really need to order from them an forget about it.

Dang that looks good. And I should have placed an order with them two months ago! Dang it! Now I will be needing it within the next few weeks...

[iamcreepingdeath]

I should post an update and say that the E28goodies window locking strip actually shipped incredibly fast, and I installed it and it works beautifully. No need for those stupid aluminum corner pieces anymore! The rubber strip is flexible enough to go around the corners! And the windshield seals great, only needed a minimal amount of bedding compound.

Would highly recommend!

[Mdreamer]

I should post an update and say that the E28goodies window locking strip actually shipped incredibly fast, and I installed it and it works beautifully. No need for those stupid aluminum corner pieces anymore! The rubber strip is flexible enough to go around the corners! And the windshield seals great, only needed a minimal amount of bedding compound.

Would highly recommend!

Thanks for the recommendation! It is very helpful.

[Seeker]

So I am getting very close to needing lock strip for my E28, and I am about to pull the trigger w E28Goodies: https://e28goodies.com/product/front-re ... roduction/

Anyone have experience with that product?

I got the e28goodies locking strip a few weeks ago, fit and finish seems good, very similar to the OE one, I'm satisfied with the result but they have an incredible long shipping time, you really need to order from them an forget about it.

Here's some pictures of the installed locking strip:

20210626_120407 by ipv7net, on Flickr
20210626_120413 by ipv7net, on Flickr

Looks like a good product, I will have to pick one up, thanks for the heads up.

[Galahad]

I ordered the e28goodies lockstrip as well - haven't installed it yet but it looks really good. Shipping took FOREVER but that may have been waiting on some other parts I ordered at the same time. Best way to get ahold of them is Facebook Messenger, they don't really respond to emails in my experience.

[Preacher's 5]

I purchased 2 from BimmerWorld. They are listed for $108. Replaced the front and rear. We cut to fit the rear window.

[BMWCCA2]

No need for those stupid aluminum corner pieces anymore! The rubber strip is flexible enough to go around the corners!

I'll need to see a picture of that!

[iamcreepingdeath]

No need for those stupid aluminum corner pieces anymore! The rubber strip is flexible enough to go around the corners!

I'll need to see a picture of that!

Here ya go

Front top corner:



Rear top corner:

[BMWCCA2]

Interesting, but the rear-window gasket doesn't have a curve. It's a right-angle, that's why the corner pieces are there. Did you use a front gasket on the rear window, or something?

[iamcreepingdeath]

Interesting, but the rear-window gasket doesn't have a curve. It's a right-angle, that's why the corner pieces are there. Did you use a front gasket on the rear window, or something?

Not sure what you mean by the rear window gasket not having a "curve"... That's the original rear window gasket that I re-used after cleaning it up a bit. In my estimation, the corner pieces aren't there because the rubber gasket has a "right angle", they are there simply because the factory lock strip is not flexible enough.

[stuartinmn]

The question is about the lower corners, which do have a right angle.

[Mike W.]

No, the lower on both front and back has a wider aluminum trim, so the corners are needed. But originally the front just used the lockstrip to follow the bend on top, but on the rear they used corners at the top as it wasn't flexible enough to make the curve which was sharper than the front.

[iamcreepingdeath]

The question is about the lower corners, which do have a right angle.

Ah, yes the lower corners have a sharp right angle, and the lock strip has to end there anyway, as the lower portion of the window seal does not have accommodation for the lock strip, you have to use the aluminum strip and the two lower 90 deg elbows.

[iamcreepingdeath]

No, the lower on both front and back has a wider aluminum trim, so the corners are needed. But originally the front just used the lockstrip to follow the bend on top, but on the rear they used corners at the top as it wasn't flexible enough to make the curve which was sharper than the front.

Correct. The aluminum elbow pieces on the top corners of the rear window are the ones I eliminated.

[Adam W in MN]

I need to get motivated to put in the new windshield this year that I still have sitting in the box. Rereading through this thread, should I get the e28 goodies items, E21 versions, or do something else? I want to make sure I have all the parts ready for the installer when they come to do it. I've read the issues with the new gaskets not fitting so my plan is to plan to reuse mine. I hope that isn't naive.

And also need clarity, do I need two lockstrips for the windshield and two of those chrome right angle little corner pieces to do this job? (Plus reusing the gasket). No other parts for the install?

[iamcreepingdeath]

I need to get motivated to put in the new windshield this year that I still have sitting in the box. Rereading through this thread, should I get the e28 goodies items, E21 versions, or do something else? I want to make sure I have all the parts ready for the installer when they come to do it. I've read the issues with the new gaskets not fitting so my plan is to plan to reuse mine. I hope that isn't naive.

And also need clarity, do I need two lockstrips for the windshield and two of those chrome right angle little corner pieces to do this job? (Plus reusing the gasket). No other parts for the install?

I recommend the E28goodies version of the lock strip. One strip for the front, one for the rear. Re-use the factory aluminum lower trim strip and two lower angle pieces. For the windshield gasket, you can re-use the factory one if it's still in good shape, but what I did was I ordered a new gasket through the windshield installer, and that worked great. Definitely use the 3M bedding/sealing compound as well. I didn't, and I am getting minor leaks.

[Adam W in MN]

Thanks, just ordered. Will need to decide how motivated I am to remove both front and rear glass and do the headliner, too.

[Mike W.]

Definitely use the 3M bedding/sealing compound as well. I didn't, and I am getting minor leaks.

Be best if you pulled the lockstrip, but it's not too late to do it.

Thanks, just ordered. Will need to decide how motivated I am to remove both front and rear glass and do the headliner, too.

Ugg. That moves it from an easy job to a project.

[topher800]

Has anyone had successful recent purchase from e28 goodies? I ordered the lockstrip in late June, was charged, and have seen nothing. I sent an email last month and have not heard back.

[John in VA]

Has anyone had successful recent purchase from e28 goodies? I ordered the lockstrip in late June, was charged, and have seen nothing. I sent an email last month and have not heard back.

That seems to be the way they're operating lately. Others have had similar experiences. Track them down on social media.

[iamcreepingdeath]

Has anyone had successful recent purchase from e28 goodies? I ordered the lockstrip in late June, was charged, and have seen nothing. I sent an email last month and have not heard back.

When I ordered from E28goodies, they didn't reply to any of my inquiries at all for tracking info, etc, but then suddenly the package showed up a lot earlier than I expected it, so I stopped trying to contact them.

[matreyia]

"I got the e28goodies locking strip a few weeks ago, fit and finish seems good, very similar to the OE one, I'm satisfied with the result but they have an incredible long shipping time, you really need to order from them an forget about it.

Here's some pictures of the installed locking strip:"


Oh man, thank god for this forum...just ordered two strips just now. Finally, no more stress about repainting the car with windshield removed.
Thanks a ton!

VT

[topher800]

I finally heard back after a second email to them. He has been having [unspecified] issues getting another batch from the contractor who makes the lock strip....and has now given up. He is giving me credit or refund. But I think it means no more lock strip from e28goodies, at least for now.

Chris

[iamcreepingdeath]

I finally heard back after a second email to them. He has been having [unspecified] issues getting another batch from the contractor who makes the lock strip....and has now given up. He is giving me credit or refund. But I think it means no more lock strip from e28goodies, at least for now.

Chris

So E28Goodies is no longer selling the windshield lock strip? It doesn't show that it is out of stock or anything... https://e28goodies.com/product/front-re ... roduction/

We definitely need a supplier in the States for this...

[topher800]

All I can really say is: he didn't want to string along people who already had an order in any more.

[Mike W.]

Anyone contacted https://www.restorationspecialties.com/ or any of the domestic restoration places? They have a window channel that works for E12s, although I haven't heard if it will on E28s. I contacted them some time ago about a sunroof seal and while they didn't really have anything, they seemed like nice people who tried to be helpful. Obviously oriented towards domestic cars, but all they can do is say no.

[iamcreepingdeath]

I finally heard back after a second email to them. He has been having [unspecified] issues getting another batch from the contractor who makes the lock strip....and has now given up. He is giving me credit or refund. But I think it means no more lock strip from e28goodies, at least for now.

Chris

I actually emailed them yesterday, and surprisingly they got right back to me, sounds like the chrome window lock strip is out of production, but they are continuing to produce and sell the black shadowline lock strip. I am not sure why anyone would ever buy the chrome lock strip anyway...

[Mike W.]

I actually emailed them yesterday, and surprisingly they got right back to me, sounds like the chrome window lock strip is out of production, but they are continuing to produce and sell the black shadowline lock strip. I am not sure why anyone would ever buy the chrome lock strip anyway...

Agreed, but the black still discolors, shrinks and gets funky looking too. It's not like a lifetime thing just because it doesn't have the faux chrome look.

[iamcreepingdeath]

Agreed, but the black still discolors, shrinks and gets funky looking too. It's not like a lifetime thing just because it doesn't have the faux chrome look.

I was referring to looks only. I don't know anything about the longevity of the E28Goodies black trim. I installed mine a little over a year ago, but my car is garaged all the time and only goes out on warm dry sunny days, so I haven't seen any deterioration yet.