Side Finisher Rubber Replacement and Rear Side Window Trim Replacement

[E46 M3]

This year is just full of surprises, this was the last part I expected to ever exist.

Is the cheaper price via email USA only? I'm in Australia, happy to buy through ebay at the higher price as it's still thousands less but worth asking first.

[Ryan_R]

The install isn't horrible. The worst part is probably the small bracket that retains the seal at the rear of the trim piece. You need to remove a rivet that holds the bracket in place. I tried silicone lube and sliding the seal in without removing the bracket but after 15 minutes of fiddling with it I decided to just remove the rivet, install the seal and then rivet the bracket back into place.
Overall the seals feel like OEM quality and the wavy rubber does not show once reinstalled. I do have a bit of gap between the seal and trim but that could be due to my lack of skill or the fact my trim pieces are 20 years old and slightly warped.

[Tbonem3]

Okay good.

couldn't contain the excitement when I opened the package lol. So good to have an OEM replacement after all these years.

Same . Mine don't even look that "bacon'd"

[Slideways]

I took a quick look at the top of the seal where the rear vent window meets the front door. The internal shape of the molding looks identical.

[Maxima SE]

Okay good.

couldn't contain the excitement when I opened the package lol. So good to have an OEM replacement after all these years.

[0-60motorsports]

mine is being delivered today. Ill lay them out in the sun and hopefully the wrinkling will go away.

Mine were in the car for two days with 120f temps lol. No wrinkling

[Slideways]

mine is being delivered today. Ill lay them out in the sun and hopefully the wrinkling will go away.

Most of the wrinkling goes away when it is laid out. I doubt it'll be an issue when installed.

[Maxima SE]

mine is being delivered today. Ill lay them out in the sun and hopefully the wrinkling will go away.

[simonnim]

Got mines today too. Probably going to be laying around until fall.

[BMWE46M3]

I emailed him again and he expects to ship more on Monday or Tuesday.

[Maxima SE]

He told someone else he would ship them out once another batch is produced. No need to panic guys. Just wait it out. Most of us including myself aren’t going to attempt this project right away.

[0-60motorsports]

I still haven't received even a confirmation of my order or anything from him.

Why aren't you emailing and speaking to him? He replies pretty quick.

[PSUEng]

Got mine today, looks good! I'll lay them out to relax the rippling, I'm not going to do this job for a while.

[Nate047]

Ditto, it will come.

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Yea I'm not really worried, just kinda like uhhhh hello?

[Maxima SE]

maybe a hairdryer or direct sunlight will help with the rippling?