Part number for the Reinforcement Plate Bolts

[X5only]

I always use new bolts and it costs me around $14 total for the complete set. I first buy them from FCPEURO and with their lifetime replacement warranty, I always get new ones when I turn in the old ones, and my only cost is shipping costs which is around $7 each way. Guaranteed replacement and no questions asked. Their prices may be a few dollars more than other online vendors but they're still way, way cheaper than the dealer, but given the lifetime warranty, it's a no-brainer to buy from them.

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by X5only

I always use new bolts and it costs me around $14 total for the complete set. I first buy them from FCPEURO and with their lifetime replacement warranty, I always get new ones when I turn in the old ones, and my only cost is shipping costs which is around $7 each way. Guaranteed replacement and no questions asked. Their prices may be a few dollars more than other online vendors but they're still way, way cheaper than the dealer, but given the lifetime warranty, it's a no-brainer to buy from them.

It can't be $14 for the complete set, which includes the flanged locking hex nut:
33306760587, and the hex bolt with washer: 31101096987.

The flanged nut is $1.75 each on ECS Tuning and the hex bolt is $19.17 EACH!

[BigBody]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

It can't be $14 for the complete set, which includes the flanged locking hex nut:
33306760587, and the hex bolt with washer: 31101096987.

The flanged nut is $1.75 each on ECS Tuning and the hex bolt is $19.17 EACH!

He bought them once from FCP. He utilizes their lifetime warranty to “warranty” the bolts every time he removes them. His cost ends up being shipping to send them back to FCP. Which I guess is around $14.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

It can't be $14 for the complete set, which includes the flanged locking hex nut:
33306760587, and the hex bolt with washer: 31101096987.

The flanged nut is $1.75 each on ECS Tuning and the hex bolt is $19.17 EACH!

You have to pony up the dough on your first order from FCP. After that, it's only $14 total. Their lifetime guarantee is legit but they have to be losing their asses on things like these bolts. My bet, if everyone on xoutpost and other forums were to do this, red flags would eventually trip and either the program would be discontinued or modified at some point. Just a guess though.

I do most of my part ordering from FCP. Used the lifetime guarantee a couple times and would like to see it continued. That said, x5only is smart for using the guarantee. I just remove my plate too often at 3-5 times a year.

Here's a link to the main thread on these with Andrew's testing. I don't remember the page though sorry.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...lation-14.html

[Maruzo]

Great thread. Thanks Crystal!

[X5only]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

You have to pony up the dough on your first order from FCP. After that, it's only $14 total. Their lifetime guarantee is legit but they have to be losing their asses on things like these bolts. My bet, if everyone on xoutpost and other forums were to do this, red flags would eventually trip and either the program would be discontinued or modified at some point. Just a guess though.

I do most of my part ordering from FCP. Used the lifetime guarantee a couple times and would like to see it continued. That said, x5only is smart for using the guarantee. I just remove my plate too often at 3-5 times a year.

Here's a link to the main thread on these with Andrew's testing. I don't remember the page though sorry.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...lation-14.html

Crystalworks, on the contrary, they're making a ton of money. They encourage utilizing their lifetime warranty on even stuff such as oil change, spark plugs, batteries, brakes, wiper blades and any liquid maintenance (trans, coolant etc) .. wear and tear stuff .

https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee.

So, what is the sense of their business model? My friend, the strategy is volume, volume, volume sales!! Massive turnover! Suppliers love them because of their volume sales. Suppliers are queueing up at their door with generous discounts If there's anything that a business hates is getting stuck with stock. It's expensive. Think of Amazon ... the dough is in the volume of business.

I buy everything from them. They source BMW original items. If they don't have an item, I let them know and they always source it. Last month the high pressure fuel pump on my E92 broke after 4 years. I'd bought it from them. $595 original BMW OEM part. I bought a new one and turned over the broken one. It was surreal when I got my $595 back!