Chrome Rain Gutter on 320i(EU/AUS)/325i(US)

ivanwibi · 08-28-2005, 07:53 PM

Hi anyone knows how to remove black rain gutter on an E90 bmw?,

I had a look at www.realoem.com for parts and its schematic diagram, but at a lost on how to remove the clips that hold it together.

Anyone has done it, and post photos, parts cost a fair amount in AUS, US$200 each side, can I sent the balck one to be chromed?

Which is cheaper ?, I took a closer look at 330i with chrome gutter, the chrome looks cheap (not tripple chrome etc)

Any comments?

Mark · 08-28-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanwibi

Hi anyone knows how to remove black rain gutter on an E90 bmw?,

I had a look at www.realoem.com for parts and its schematic diagram, but at a lost on how to remove the clips that hold it together.

Anyone has done it, and post photos, parts cost a fair amount in AUS, US$200 each side, can I sent the balck one to be chromed?

Which is cheaper ?, I took a closer look at 330i with chrome gutter, the chrome looks cheap (not tripple chrome etc)

Any comments?

I haven't tried it on the e90 yet, but..

just try pulling on it, the one on my e46 is just clipped on, if you pull hard enough it will unclip. I would start from the back window area though

ivanwibi · 08-28-2005, 09:39 PM

This is what I think I need for a bright pack
Part Des Color Qty Part Number US$ AUS$
CLIP, BOTTOM LEFT NATUR 1 51137145110 $1.33 3
CLIP, BOTTOM RIGHT GRÜN 1 51137172103 3
TRIM STRIP, SIDE FRAME, LEFT CHROM 1 51137121235 $119.00 271.33
TRIM STRIP, SIDE FRAME, RIGHT CHROM 1 51137121236 $119.00 271.33
CLIP, MOULDING, SIDE FRAME ? 51137117240 $0.21 0.65
GRILLE LEFT CHROM 1 51137120009 $30.80 48.93
GRILLE RIGHT CHROM 1 51137120010 $30.80 48.93
FINISHER, ROD, LEFT SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134093 $10.50 28.45
FINISHER, ROD, RIGHT SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134094 $10.50 28.45
FINISHER, ROD, CENTER SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134096 $16.10

stinky · 09-30-2005, 05:39 PM

removing and installing the new rain gutters (trim piece) is very simple. its like the previous post says: start at the back and pull out.

the easiest way to understand how this works is just to look at the piece of trim that is going to replace your old trim. those little male pieces simply clip into holes in the frame around the door. and if you apply a small amount of pressure, they will clip back out.

don't just start at the back and yank the trim piece, because it will bend. as clips pop out, slide your hand toward the front of the car along the trim piece to get better leverage, and to avoid bending the trim piece.

the clip pieces (male pieces) may stick in the frame as you pull the trim off. you can then pull them out of the holes, and reattach them to your old trim.

btw, before i realized how easy this was, i got a quote from the dealership for the install labor. $150 for each side!!! it took me about 15 minutes to do each side.

ivanwibi · 10-17-2005, 08:13 PM

Any pictures?, I am so not confident of getting it off, even just show us the old trim with the clips, and how you think it fits on the car.

From the lis of parts it looked like you need two type of clip, the fornt and the side clips.

Give us the pic of the back of the old trim you pulled off, so I can better undetand it.

Cheers,
Ivan.

RodyP · 10-20-2005, 08:26 AM

where to get the chrome rain cutters

thanks rody

ivanwibi · 10-30-2005, 05:06 PM

I think it looks good as is? what do you guys think?

12Esc · 11-02-2005, 08:00 AM

My dealer told me today that to put the chrome on a e91, you will need to remove the back side window.

ivanwibi · 11-06-2005, 05:47 AM

I gues it could be true, take some pictures to show us when you have done it.

christopher2 · 02-01-2006, 07:47 AM

Hi! i'm interested in buying those chrome grilles and chrome weather channels. Where did you find those prices? thanks!

JohanG · 06-07-2006, 03:32 PM

I just changed mine. As said, it's very easy to do. Just start pulling on the existing black trim from the rear window. The clips pop out easily enough. Don't worry about breaking the clips. The new chrome strips are supplied with clips.

I only did the top strips and not the ones at the base of the windows on the car doors. These parts are insanely expansive (ZAR 3200 / +- US$460 (@ US$1 = ZAR 7, not taking into account taxes and import). Here's a before and after picture. What do you guys think? Was it worth the money I spent?

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ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	Chrome Rain Gutter on 320i(EU/AUS)/325i(US) Hi anyone knows how to remove black rain gutter on an E90 bmw?, I had a look at www.realoem.com for parts and its schematic diagram, but at a lost on how to remove the clips that hold it together. Anyone has done it, and post photos, parts cost a fair amount in AUS, US$200 each side, can I sent the balck one to be chromed? Which is cheaper ?, I took a closer look at 330i with chrome gutter, the chrome looks cheap (not tripple chrome etc) Any comments?
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ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	Part List This is what I think I need for a bright pack Part Des Color Qty Part Number US$ AUS$ CLIP, BOTTOM LEFT NATUR 1 51137145110 $1.33 3 CLIP, BOTTOM RIGHT GRÜN 1 51137172103 3 TRIM STRIP, SIDE FRAME, LEFT CHROM 1 51137121235 $119.00 271.33 TRIM STRIP, SIDE FRAME, RIGHT CHROM 1 51137121236 $119.00 271.33 CLIP, MOULDING, SIDE FRAME ? 51137117240 $0.21 0.65 GRILLE LEFT CHROM 1 51137120009 $30.80 48.93 GRILLE RIGHT CHROM 1 51137120010 $30.80 48.93 FINISHER, ROD, LEFT SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134093 $10.50 28.45 FINISHER, ROD, RIGHT SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134094 $10.50 28.45 FINISHER, ROD, CENTER SCHWARZSILBER 1 51117134096 $16.10
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stinky New Member 6 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	chrome gutter removing and installing the new rain gutters (trim piece) is very simple. its like the previous post says: start at the back and pull out. the easiest way to understand how this works is just to look at the piece of trim that is going to replace your old trim. those little male pieces simply clip into holes in the frame around the door. and if you apply a small amount of pressure, they will clip back out. don't just start at the back and yank the trim piece, because it will bend. as clips pop out, slide your hand toward the front of the car along the trim piece to get better leverage, and to avoid bending the trim piece. the clip pieces (male pieces) may stick in the frame as you pull the trim off. you can then pull them out of the holes, and reattach them to your old trim. btw, before i realized how easy this was, i got a quote from the dealership for the install labor. $150 for each side!!! it took me about 15 minutes to do each side.
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ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	Any pictures Any pictures?, I am so not confident of getting it off, even just show us the old trim with the clips, and how you think it fits on the car. From the lis of parts it looked like you need two type of clip, the fornt and the side clips. Give us the pic of the back of the old trim you pulled off, so I can better undetand it. Cheers, Ivan. __________________ Nov 05 E90, 320i, Silver, Sunroof, 162, Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel, Black int, burr. walnut inserts. Nov 04 Landrover Freelander TD4, Silver, 17" Freedom Wheels, one tough little hippo.
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RodyP Captain 61 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 19 Bmw M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	where to get the chrome rain cutters thanks rody
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ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	My e90 with black rain gutter I think it looks good as is? what do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ Nov 05 E90, 320i, Silver, Sunroof, 162, Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel, Black int, burr. walnut inserts. Nov 04 Landrover Freelander TD4, Silver, 17" Freedom Wheels, one tough little hippo.
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12Esc New Member 7 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 320d Touring sg Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands,europe iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me today that to put the chrome on a e91, you will need to remove the back side window.
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ivanwibi Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	Back side window? I gues it could be true, take some pictures to show us when you have done it. __________________ Nov 05 E90, 320i, Silver, Sunroof, 162, Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel, Black int, burr. walnut inserts. Nov 04 Landrover Freelander TD4, Silver, 17" Freedom Wheels, one tough little hippo.
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christopher2 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: black 2006 bmw 320i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0)	Hi! i'm interested in buying those chrome grilles and chrome weather channels. Where did you find those prices? thanks!
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JohanG New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Sonora 320i Exclusive Package Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0)	I just changed mine. As said, it's very easy to do. Just start pulling on the existing black trim from the rear window. The clips pop out easily enough. Don't worry about breaking the clips. The new chrome strips are supplied with clips. I only did the top strips and not the ones at the base of the windows on the car doors. These parts are insanely expansive (ZAR 3200 / +- US$460 (@ US$1 = ZAR 7, not taking into account taxes and import). Here's a before and after picture. What do you guys think? Was it worth the money I spent? Attached Images
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