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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Beyond price, how much difference is there between the OEM M5 side skirts and the replica versions out there? Do the reps look cheap? Do they fit ok?

I have '04 e60 jet black
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Also, is the shipping on these normally over $100 to NY? Got a shipping quote on OEM ones of $125. seems crazy to me as I've shipped 4 tires and wheels cross country before for $60.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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If you want a 100% fit get OEM. THe reps are a few mm short up front, barely noticable and can be covered up with mud flaps if you really like. Give Trinity a shout if you want the reps they are only $199 new! Heres some pics of my reps that I had pre painted by Trinity, turned out awesome
Side Skirts OEM vs. Replica-side.jpg
Side Skirts OEM vs. Replica-rear-angle.jpg
Side Skirts OEM vs. Replica-concave.jpg
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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I too have the reps from Nerweezy (trinity) Fit perfect and I used the oem clips
to re-mount new skirts. No issues!
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Get replica from Trinity. Perfect fit and just as good as OEM. Only thing I'd suggest OEM is M5 front bumper if you're after a perfect look with no fog light inserts, etc.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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thanks for the support guys

our replica side skirts are currently in stock
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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125 for shipping seems a little high.. i got my one side skirt for lss then 100$. oem.. i think it was around 80bucks.. ?
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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side skirts are longer than you think!
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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We have them in stock for $230 shipped.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Get the reps from Trinity, you can;t go wrong and you'll be happy Mine have perfect fitment and they are great to deal with, unlike some others
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