Side Finisher Rubber Replacement and Rear Side Window Trim Replacement

[Will]

Thanks for confirming

No prob. Hope to see you and your m3 around Irvine. It's a sea of Teslas, rare to see another e46.

[Z3 Coupe]

Just placed an order. Thanks for the info guys.


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[throwinshapes]

Is there anything other than the small foam piece (51717037260) under the "finisher" to replace? I have been annoyed by morning dew on the roof dripping down into my open window. I always assumed the finisher should be diverting this water?

[PSUEng]

Is there anything other than the small foam piece (51717037260) under the "finisher" to replace? I have been annoyed by morning dew on the roof dripping down into my open window. I always assumed the finisher should be diverting this water?

Not that I found when I took mine apart. There is, however, a very thin rubber gasket that is part of the aluminum trim that provides a sealing effect to the body; maybe yours is broken, or something in that particular area?

[lemoose]

I somehow got two pairs of these so if anyone wants to buy a set that is already stateside- lmk.

as for installation, that bracket is a real PITA. I had to not only use lube but pry the bracket up a bit to allow the rubber to slide through more easily- but i still had to bring out some plier to pull it through and marred it a bit. still happy with the result though

[Edge10101]

I somehow got two pairs of these so if anyone wants to buy a set that is already stateside- lmk.

as for installation, that bracket is a real PITA. I had to not only use lube but pry the bracket up a bit to allow the rubber to slide through more easily- but i still had to bring out some plier to pull it through and marred it a bit. still happy with the result though

If you still have the extra pair I'd love to grab them from you. I'm in Austin too.

[freshprince2421]

No prob. Hope to see you and your m3 around Irvine. It's a sea of Teslas, rare to see another e46.

How times change... Irvine had to have been the E46 M3 capital when they came out!

[gpoints]

Stupid question: ok, so I’m about to install mine using the soapy water method. How/when do you pull off the adhesive tape covering once you get the seal shoved into the channel?

[PSUEng]

Stupid question: ok, so I’m about to install mine using the soapy water method. How/when do you pull off the adhesive tape covering once you get the seal shoved into the channel?

I did it differently, but on the inner surface of the aluminum trim there is a hash mark that you use to align the B-pillar "end" of the seal to the trim in order to ensure proper fit at that location. That said, pull off the adhesive how you see fit while maintaining alignment to that mark.

[gpoints]

Cool, thanks. Out of curiosity, which method did you use?

[PSUEng]

Cool, thanks. Out of curiosity, which method did you use?

I drilled out the bracket rivet, installed the seal, re-riveted the bracket. Apparently the more difficult method.

[Mush]

See Post #157

Group buy info

Price: $130 USD for one set. $260 USD for two sets. shipped to USA
Send paypal payment to: matthewnavis@gmail.com
Under the payment amount it will ask you what this is for and type:
Group buy E46 Rear quarter weather stripping and include your name, full address including USA and phone number.

I am late to this party. I need a set. Is the deal still going? 🙏

[thegenius46m]

Still available?

[Maxima SE]

I would email Matt and see if he is still honoring the price

[thegenius46m]

Found the eBay listing and looks like they're available but now double the price. Also bmw jacked the price on the lower window rubber moulding underneath and they're $65 a side now! Bastards lol

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225606622802?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=FxT3bkbGS-i&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=5m_iJaiuQv6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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