WTB Euro wipers and stalks for headlights

[CrusherCurtis]

If you've got everything else to make them work that'd be great, I just don't want to pay an exorbitant amount for em. I'm a poser and just care about the look. Hit me.

[Teaguer]

I'm guessing you mean for the headlights? Shits a waste of time.

[CrusherCurtis]

I'm guessing you mean for the headlights? Shits a waste of time.

Yup for headlights.

[e30rapidic]

I have them...and they work.

but like Teaguer said...Shits a waste of time

[smooth]

We just want the look :)

I hear you can pick up a pair of mercedes motors for mounting then buy the wiper assembly from bmw.

[CrusherCurtis]

We just want the look :)

I hear you can pick up a pair of mercedes motors for mounting then buy the wiper assembly from bmw.

Can I order these from a dealer in the us?

[smooth]

Should be able to, here are the part numbers

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/2-doors/Europe/318i-M10/LHD/M/1984/september/browse/vehicle_electrical_system/single_parts_for_head_lamp_cleaning/

[Teaguer]

BMW NA has put a stop to ordering non-US (aka Euro) parts for US dealers.
Only the limited few "Motorsport" dealers can still get Euro parts ....but even then they will want most likely want a Euro VIN and even then they may not let you order the parts.

True story.

[rThor432]

BMW NA has put a stop to ordering non-US (aka Euro) parts for US dealers.
Only the limited few "Motorsport" dealers can still get Euro parts ....but even then they will want most likely want a Euro VIN and even then they may not let you order the parts.

True story.

^^Funny you mentioned this. A few weeks ago I tried to order CSL headers and the fancy airbox for my S54 through the parts department at the dealer *where I work*. The parts manager says it is a no-go, even with a provided Euro VIN. They are especially strict on ordering non-US emissions related stuff. They don't care about funny trim and stuff like that, but engine/performance stuff that isn't US legal/approved is tricky.. There is a 'sneaky' way of making it happen, but pretty much everybody in our system is working against fun stuff coming into the country..

Not sure how exactly it affects normal customers, but I would think you could still order something like the stalks, motors, and wiper arms.

[CrusherCurtis]

Not sure how exactly it affects normal customers, but I would think you could still order something like the stalks, motors, and wiper arms.

We will find out tomorrow.

[Teaguer]

I already posted the outcome above. :D

[smooth]

utlmately depends on your relationship with the parts manager

[Teaguer]

utlmately depends on your relationship with the parts manager

Not really. BMW NA is pretty much blocking all Euro part orders from regular BMW dealerships.
ONLY the select handful of "motorsport dealers" can order Euro parts.
Your relationship with them will ultimately decide if the order goes through or not.

[CrusherCurtis]

You can order them. I called Joe Perillo which I highly doubt is a motorsport dealer and they can get them for me a cost of $190 for just arms and blades for one side and it would take a couple weeks for one of the arms to come in from Germany. Can't believe they charge so much for parts without any real moving parts. $380 is a joke.

Bump: Want arm's wipers at reasonable price. Any one know what mercedes motors work?

[smooth]

What about for just the arms? We could probably score some used blades from someone who has a kit but I doubt anyone will sell the arms individually, and even if they did, it would defeat the purpose of using broke-down arms for a purely aesthetic mod.