The R3VLimited rare parts thread

[DELPHINtimecapsule]

eBay seller in Canada and the price was much less than I would’ve paid. I paid the same amount for one about 5 years ago that I ended up not being able to use because of how blown out it was and this one is in perfect condition

looks nice, what does something like that go for? How'd ya find it, ebay?

[Der Ruffian]

Nice, do you still have them or know where to buy? I'll ask my friend, he was searching for this

They're sold out now, I checked a month ago, because I wanted a set for my Touring as well.
Yes still have the ones I bought, they're on my ACS E34.

[WestCoastEta]

Came across this "Alpina" heckblende and couldn't pass it up. Never mounted, new in box. Made by a company called "Bubble-Car" based in Italy - couldn't find a ton of info on the company but they apparently made body kits and steezy parts for Euro cars in the early 80s. They call this thing a Fanalone. Never heard that before.







Had to drill into the car to mount it but very worth it. Just need to figure out the best way to relocate my license plate.

[D.Martijn]

Pretty rare if you can find the original Alpina vent gauges.
However I just installed this repro vent gauge from a guy on Instagram. (JR_Parts_France)

Wiring loom, sensors and a manual as well all included. Very happy with my purchase!

[getouth]

Nice! Drive Tastefully!

[e30m3s54turbo]

Pretty rare if you can find the original Alpina vent gauges.
However I just installed this repro vent gauge from a guy on Instagram. (JR_Parts_France)

Wiring loom, sensors and a manual as well all included. Very happy with my purchase!

Yes, they are rare and expensive to buy.

[flyboyx]

Pretty rare if you can find the original Alpina vent gauges.
However I just installed this repro vent gauge from a guy on Instagram. (JR_Parts_France)

Wiring loom, sensors and a manual as well all included. Very happy with my purchase!

so that is a repro? it looks pretty darn good. if you don't mind me asking, what did it cost all in?

[D.Martijn]

so that is a repro? it looks pretty darn good. if you don't mind me asking, what did it cost all in?

Yes it's a repro. I think it looks great as well.
I paid 514€ including shipping to Belgium, the seller/maker of these is located in France.

[flyboyx]

i've had offers of well over 2k for my original set, so considering how good this one looks, i would say it is quite a bargain indeed.

[mr2peak]

I have a new in box rubber dashboard and glove box. I'm fairly certain it's the last one left. Box has BMW South Africa stickers.

[Stan]

Weismann hardtop for the vert is rare.
How many of them are out in the wild?

[Glaede]

Just got this yesterday. Zender steering wheel. Think its pretty rare!
Its about 360 mm in diameter.

[Stan]

How about mudflaps for the cabriolet / vert?
I have been searching for > 6 months.

[LateFan]

I just need this little transmission shift mount bracket. Not anything special, just not made any more. Part # 25111207113, called a "bow" by BMW.

[cornchip]

I just need this little transmission shift mount bracket. Not anything special, just not made any more. Part # 25111207113, called a "bow" by BMW.

Interesting that this wouldn't be available anymore either as "Genuine BMW" or from some aftermarket/OEM supplier. Seems like at least someone like garagistic would make one.

Indeed if it isn't, I've added it to my list of ideas for 3D printed rare E30 parts at e30update.com. If you want me to reverse-engineer it to be 3D printed, consider becoming a patron through Patreon. The link to the Patreon is on my YouTube channel which you can link to from my website. The cool thing about a part like this is that you can engineer it to be even better than the original. The first official E30 Update product is a great example of that, and really part of the point of E30 Update & 3D printing in general.

I went through this thread and added a few other ideas to the list, although I already have a couple dozen ideas, a few of which are already in various states of completion or waiting to be posted.

Besides re-creating rare & unavailable parts I'm also going to be doing custom upgrade parts as well.

Anyway, consider supporting on Patreon, and check out my site for the first available products. Lots more products on the way as I get time - maybe this one! Any questions just ask. here or feel free to DM me.

PS - if you don't want to go to e30update.com or the youtube chanel etc. but are still curious what the first E30 Update parts are I attached a pic of the glove box latch. So if you want to fix your broken glove box latch, or want to replace it before it does (recommended) these are available to purchase. Not exactly rare, but not exactly tons of them either. And the ones that are available are still 30yo pot metal. FWIW The 3D prints are much stronger.




(updated for info & clarity)