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i saw a topic started on this only last week but can't seem to find it......any idea? it's the piece that goes on the trunk and shortens the number plate reccess.
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do you mean a "Trunk Finisher"?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=41&fg=60
piece #21?
![](http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/h/s/281.png)
That's an OEM part that can be ordered from the dealer...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=41&fg=60
piece #21?
![](http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/h/s/281.png)
That's an OEM part that can be ordered from the dealer...
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1095704' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:21 PM
do you mean a "Trunk Finisher"?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=41&fg=60
piece #21?
![](http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/h/s/281.png)
That's an OEM part that can be ordered from the dealer...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=41&fg=60
piece #21?
![](http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/h/s/281.png)
That's an OEM part that can be ordered from the dealer...
Is that the same part shown on this pic?
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Originally Posted by johal' post='1096165' date='Jan 23 2010, 03:33 PM
Is that the same part shown on this pic?
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1096167' date='Jan 23 2010, 02:03 PM
That trunk finisher in the pic is for US license plates and the inset for the plate is narrower than in European model, which is shown in that RealOEM pic GENEaTALS posted.
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Originally Posted by johal' post='1096170' date='Jan 23 2010, 04:18 PM
Thanks, so i take it i have to order this part from a US dealer? or are there any other companies out there that do this?
I don't know about that US part in Europe. You'll need the EU version for your long GB license plate though.
Here's mine:
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1096174' date='Jan 23 2010, 02:34 PM
You can order the European trunk finisher for your UK car from the UK dealer, simple as that. I ordered mine last spring from a Finnish dealer. I wasn't able to find it from any aftermarket parts seller.
I don't know about that US part in Europe. You'll need the EU version for your long GB license plate though.
Here's mine:
![](https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr53/Anzafin/20092009/DSC08154.jpg)
I don't know about that US part in Europe. You'll need the EU version for your long GB license plate though.
Here's mine:
![](https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr53/Anzafin/20092009/DSC08154.jpg)
do you have a part number by any chance? also what happens with the lock? does it get covered and also can you still use the existing license plate lights?
i like the one you have better actually......your car looks sweet!
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Exept the USA different part number for the trunk finisher the LCI models (2008 ) have a different trunk.
Is your car LCI?
Is your car LCI?
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Boot lock is gone forever. So don't ever disconnect the battery and close the boot.
Check with your dealer and compare it with this price
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E60-5-SERIES-M5-M-SPORT-BOOT-TRUNK-INFIL_W0QQitemZ220369572708QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item334f0cd364
Check with your dealer and compare it with this price
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Originally Posted by aristent' post='1096199' date='Jan 23 2010, 03:31 PM
Exept the USA different part number for the trunk finisher the LCI models (2008 ) have a different trunk.
Is your car LCI?
Is your car LCI?
no mine is a pre-LCI