Solution for throttle actuators!

[jsimonk]

Today I decided to replace my throttle actuators in my E90 M3. I thought I would share since I was able to save about $800 off my actuators.

Long story short I met Matt who sells OEM actuators for E60 M5 actuators the only difference is he gets them directly from the manufacturer. No 300 dollar BMW box as he says. After him doing some researching and I stepped up to be the test subject we found out the s85 and the s65 use identical throttle actuators except different "plates" because of the different angles they use. They have the same part numbers on the actuator and the board. as I provided photos that show the difference between the s85 and the s85 "plates"
(Top plate is s85 and the bottom plate is for the s65)

All that is required is the nut located on the actuator to be removed swap plates (carefully remove them while securing the plate so the plastic gears are not damaged and reassemble on the brand new actuators.

Matt Colm:
Mattcolm on m5board.com
*Cayeta* on eBay.com (asterisks are part of username)
Mattc2345@gmail.com to text or email

Hope this helps fellow s65/s85 owners since I know it saved me money!

[WhatsADSM]

Thanks for the heads up!

[jsimonk]

Of course.

Thought I would share since this forum helps me with many other questions I had.

[tony093]

i'm interested in buying a T/A from him.
how much did you pay and how do i get in touch with him?

[Rat3d ///M]

Hmm. interesting. in for more details as one of my TA just went out laSt week.

[noremaC]

I'd like to know as well. Intermittent errors on bank 2.

Is it potentially damaging to drive the car when I get a TA error 50% of the time?

[X5-User]

do you have a link for this throttle actuator sale?

[tony093]

I'm interested in getting a T/A from him.
How much did u pay? Thx

[Malek@MRF]

As far as Genuine BMW throttle actuators go, S65 and S85 TA's are essentially the same price.

The Continental/VDO actuator is available for both cars.

[Rat3d ///M]

Originally Posted by Malek@MRF

As far as Genuine BMW throttle actuators go, S65 and S85 TA's are essentially the same price.

The Continental/VDO actuator is available for both cars.

I figured they were the same price or fairly close. My guess is OP and his buddy got a good price on some S85 TA and bought a ton of them in hopes of making a profit. There is even a for sale ad from his friend now offering the S85 actuators at $500. How convenient.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306259

[Rat3d ///M]

Originally Posted by jsimonk

Of course.

Thought I would share since this forum helps me with many other questions I had

you have 15 posts and 7 of them are you posting WTB threads

[loveskiing]

And the Pulitzer Prize for best undercover scooping in an online automotive forum for 2016 goes to:
Rat3d///M investigative reporter...

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

you have 15 posts and 7 of them are you posting WTB threads

Just because he didn't post doesn't mean that he didn't have questions. As far as them cornering the market on actuators, I appreciate people that hustle, so if a) he's legit, b) he's saving people a good bit of money while putting some in his pocket at the same time, then c) I have no problem with that. Honestly, why would anyone?

[pbonsalb]

Id rather pay $500 for an actuator than $800. Replacing gears is a crapshoot. Fiddling with electronics is not for everyone.

[WhatsADSM]

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

Just because he didn't post doesn't mean that he didn't have questions. As far as them cornering the market on actuators, I appreciate people that hustle, so if a) he's legit, b) he's saving people a good bit of money while putting some in his pocket at the same time, then c) I have no problem with that. Honestly, why would anyone?

Agreed. At the end of the day if he found legit actuators for hundred dollars less than BMW charges then that's great news for all of us. If he makes a few bucks while saving us some as well then more power to him.

[Rat3d ///M]

If that's what he wants to do good for him..I guess. But be up front about it. Don't hide that fact under the guise of "ohh look this actuator I bought from this guy for dirt cheap *promp: salesperson contact info* can be modded and made to fit our cars! Heres how.. *cue convenient for sale thread" I typically remain skeptical and don't take things for face value. Maybe you should too. Lots of scammers and dishonest people online

[jsimonk]

lol I have no affiliation with Matt at all I was just a fellow m3 owner with a throttle actuator issue and I was able to find a good guy who was looking to help out the community. I don't make a dollar sharing this information nor is Matt out there running a full time business selling actuators. He has been picking them up a handful at a time just to help others out and I decided to be the test subject to see if they really do work with s65s. I may not be as active in this forum as my other forums but that does not mean I don't spend time here gathering info. I just found info that I thought I share.

[jsimonk]

I get it comes off kind of sales like but I really have no affiliation and I thought sharing his review pages and other information would provide better insight on what type of guy Matt is and whether he is legitimate or not. I took the gamble after asking for all that information I just thought I'd share my research same as how I gain info from others posts with related issues. Isn't this the whole point of a forum @rated ///m?

[X5-User]

Originally Posted by Malek@MRF

As far as Genuine BMW throttle actuators go, S65 and S85 TA's are essentially the same price.

The Continental/VDO actuator is available for both cars.

Is there Genuine BMW and non Genuine throttle actuators? and is VDO the real supplier to BMW?

[jsimonk]

Here is photos of my old oem actuators. They have vdo printed on them and both of the actuators had identical stickers except the location for the BMW part bumber looks like it was "scratched off". Like I said previous I was just happy to save 800 bucks and I wanted to share the info to others.

[whats77inaname]

Originally Posted by jsimonk

I get it comes off kind of sales like but I really have no affiliation and I thought sharing his review pages and other information would provide better insight on what type of guy Matt is and whether he is legitimate or not. I took the gamble after asking for all that information I just thought I'd share my research same as how I gain info from others posts with related issues. Isn't this the whole point of a forum @rated ///m?

Damn right it is. Good looking out for your ///M brothers and sisters. Don't worry about the haters, man. I'll be looking his way when the time comes, depending on whether the issues is the gears or the electronics.

[Malek@MRF]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

Is there Genuine BMW and non Genuine throttle actuators? and is VDO the real supplier to BMW?

VDO is the OE supplier to BMW.