Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles

Nate047 · Sun, Apr-16-2017, 08:09:37 PM

Hey guys, I'm sure some of you can tell quickly if these are these real or fake... Mind helping a brother out?

#1

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...35940-223-8139

I feel like the font is not quite on...? Also, can you remove the plastic handle part easily? Most of the handles I see are sold as an entire assembly. Not sure how that works having never handled one myself

#2

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...09249-223-6807

...seems legit???

#3

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...08394-223-8544

Pictures are too dark to see much... Thoughts?

Thank you kindly

M_Parallel · Sun, Apr-16-2017, 10:14:50 PM

3 looks real, other two home engraved. Texture of indentation is not oem smooth. At least they got the font right. Was always the giveaway.

For the money though, you're better off buying new oem.

westopher · Sun, Apr-16-2017, 10:16:30 PM

Do you recall how much they are new?

M_Parallel · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 12:26:42 AM

They are still available. €190 left, €125 right.

Nate047 · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 04:18:56 AM

I was told by BMW Mannheim that they are not available unless you can prove you own a car they were originally equipped on... If you can help me find a set I'd love that.

EY84002 · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 04:25:52 AM

How time consuming is the install? (I would want to keep my key, not add a separate door key).

I'm surprised more people don't do this mod...its a very cool touch.

westopher · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 05:00:19 AM

400 dollar door handles aren't my idea of a bang for the buck kind of mod. They are cool, and I want a set, but I can sure understand why people don't bother.
Curious about the install as well though. I'm in the same boat. Obviously want to keep my original key.

Nate047 · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 05:08:15 AM

I think the instal and swapping the tumblers is kind of a pain in the balls, I obviously haven't done it myself but I read a couple threads on door handle repair and it might suck a bit. I would do these at the same time as other major interior or body work that requires pulling the door cards.

Braymond141 · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 05:33:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate047

I was told by BMW Mannheim that they are not available unless you can prove you own a car they were originally equipped on... If you can help me find a set I'd love that.

Schmiedmann...

M_Parallel · Mon, Apr-17-2017, 11:55:41 AM

Parts with locks are ordered based off the VIN you provide, in these cases, you show the salesperson your car's papers.

Of course you would not need a separate key.

Last year I ordered a fuel cap with lock. Identical process.

And otherwise, say you bought a second hand set, you would swap the lock barrels.

Removing and installing doorhandles is quite a PITA.

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 12:26:42 AM	#4
M_Parallel Mr. OEM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,164 Reputation: 0 Location: Home Court	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles They are still available. €190 left, €125 right. __________________ '98 M3 3.2 SMG Cabrio • Alpinweiß III auf Schwarz • Deutschland-ausführung

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 04:18:56 AM	#5
Nate047 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 844 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles I was told by BMW Mannheim that they are not available unless you can prove you own a car they were originally equipped on... If you can help me find a set I'd love that. __________________ http://www.natehasslerphoto.com

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 04:25:52 AM	#6
EY84002 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 187 In the garage: '99 BMW E36 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Hershey	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles How time consuming is the install? (I would want to keep my key, not add a separate door key). I'm surprised more people don't do this mod...its a very cool touch. __________________

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 05:00:19 AM	#7
westopher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3,778 Reputation: 0 Location: Vancouver	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles 400 dollar door handles aren't my idea of a bang for the buck kind of mod. They are cool, and I want a set, but I can sure understand why people don't bother. Curious about the install as well though. I'm in the same boat. Obviously want to keep my original key. __________________ 98 m3, techno/anthrazit cloth, 105k and officially worthless. 2000 323i touring, silver/grey/sport pack, 170k and officially boring. Member journal. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=491859

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 05:08:15 AM	#8
Nate047 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 844 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles I think the instal and swapping the tumblers is kind of a pain in the balls, I obviously haven't done it myself but I read a couple threads on door handle repair and it might suck a bit. I would do these at the same time as other major interior or body work that requires pulling the door cards. __________________ http://www.natehasslerphoto.com

Sun, Apr-16-2017, 08:09:37 PM	#1
Nate047 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 844 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles Hey guys, I'm sure some of you can tell quickly if these are these real or fake... Mind helping a brother out? #1 https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...35940-223-8139 I feel like the font is not quite on...? Also, can you remove the plastic handle part easily? Most of the handles I see are sold as an entire assembly. Not sure how that works having never handled one myself #2 https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...09249-223-6807 ...seems legit??? #3 https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-...08394-223-8544 Pictures are too dark to see much... Thoughts? Thank you kindly __________________ http://www.natehasslerphoto.com

Sun, Apr-16-2017, 10:14:50 PM	#2
M_Parallel Mr. OEM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,164 Reputation: 0 Location: Home Court	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles 3 looks real, other two home engraved. Texture of indentation is not oem smooth. At least they got the font right. Was always the giveaway. For the money though, you're better off buying new oem. __________________ '98 M3 3.2 SMG Cabrio • Alpinweiß III auf Schwarz • Deutschland-ausführung

Sun, Apr-16-2017, 10:16:30 PM	#3
westopher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3,778 Reputation: 0 Location: Vancouver	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles Do you recall how much they are new? __________________ 98 m3, techno/anthrazit cloth, 105k and officially worthless. 2000 323i touring, silver/grey/sport pack, 170k and officially boring. Member journal. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=491859

Mon, Apr-17-2017, 11:55:41 AM	#10
M_Parallel Mr. OEM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,164 Reputation: 0 Location: Home Court	Re: Reality check... ver: Motorsport door handles Parts with locks are ordered based off the VIN you provide, in these cases, you show the salesperson your car's papers. Of course you would not need a separate key. Last year I ordered a fuel cap with lock. Identical process. And otherwise, say you bought a second hand set, you would swap the lock barrels. Removing and installing doorhandles is quite a PITA. __________________ '98 M3 3.2 SMG Cabrio • Alpinweiß III auf Schwarz • Deutschland-ausführung

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