excuse my ignorance

bigwave2255 · #1 09-09-2010, 01:39 AM

can you tell me what it the deal with "realOEM" is it simply an online parts manual, can i order parts from them, or do i use the part number and order from my dealer.

thanks

Ewen

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bigwave2255 · #2 09-09-2010, 05:34 AM

what no comments?????

rb0135 · #3 09-09-2010, 05:44 AM

Have a bit of patience.. Most people on these forums are in the US and are asleep at the moment.

I have used REALOEM, but then used those parts numbers at several places, both within Australia and have bought from the US.

In Australia, I contacted Daniel at Peninsula BMW (which I think he is also on this site - daniel AT peninsulabm.com, and I have bought from www.bmaparts.com.

Searching, you will find a host of other places people recommend.

Rob

bigwave2255 · #4 09-09-2010, 06:28 AM

thanks i appreciate that, i want to buy the foam seat base to suit my x5 sport, ive confirmed the part number, its USD $168 as opposed to over $500 here and was wondering who i could order from in the US.

i thought at first my dealer was going to replace it under wty but unfortunately no was the answear

thanks again

Ewen

rb0135 · #5 09-09-2010, 06:37 AM

Email Daniel at peninsulabmw as stated. he can get the parts in from overseas, original OEM, but cheaper than the Stealer.

However, I basically went direct to US for small parts, got them within a week.

chilliwilli · #6 09-09-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwave2255

what no comments?????

No...we're not all on Australia time

bigwave2255 · #7 09-09-2010, 06:18 PM

sorry guys i didn't mean to be rude, thanks for the help, its much appreciated

Ewen

bigwave2255 · #8 09-10-2010, 01:43 AM

can anyone tell me how to get the leather seat base off, i want to replace the foam padding.

im reasonably comfortable with getting the seat out of the car, but unsure as to what to expect when dismantling the seat base, i have searched here and google and found help on getting the seat out but not the disassembly

pic would be good if available.

i was led to believe by my dealer that they would cover it under wty, however they had a change of heart.

the problem is that the foam on the outer edge of the drivers seat, sports and powered, is deforming and the internal strengthening / shaping metal rod has broken, i don't want it wrecking the foam anymore and eventually puncturing the leather.

i have got onto a guy in the US who can supply the foam base, and i thought i would fit it myself if possible

as always any help greatly appreciated

Ewen

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