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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:02 AM
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I needed a new one only to find sellers are wanting £40 to £60 for one. After a bit of searching I found a BMW part that looks identical for just a couple of pounds. Now ordered.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171344918675?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BxhrsMyMQ_C&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=4LyhCfH5Re i&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I'll report back on whether or not it fits.

It looks like my forward slider has collapsed resulting in the regular arm getting bent.



 

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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:34 AM
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The Jag ones are absolutely ludicrously priced, so it would be great if the BMW ones fit.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:50 AM
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Good luck and let us know....
 
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Old Dec 28, 2024 | 05:49 AM
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Good news, the slider is identical.

Old and new.



Now swapping over the regulators.



Damage to old one.


 
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Old Dec 28, 2024 | 08:19 AM
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nice - good to know there is a cheaper alternative. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 28, 2024 | 08:37 AM
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Well done.....
 
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Old Dec 28, 2024 | 09:03 AM
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That's great news! I even have some Z3 sliders at home that I haven't got around to fitting in my Z3.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2024 | 06:17 AM
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Thanks, RD. This is well worth an entry in the 'non-OEM parts' sticky. OEM £31.31 + UK VAT...

I guess you're going to repair the old regulator?

 

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Old Dec 29, 2024 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by michaelh
Thanks, RD. This is well worth an entry in the 'non-OEM parts' sticky. OEM £31.31 + UK VAT...

I guess you're going to repair the old regulator?
I probably will one day, it's now in the spare parts bin till the weather gets better.

The car was tucked up under a cover in the garage today and won't be looked at again till May.
 
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You sure that wasn't a Black Mustang GT?

 
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