fairing replacement
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I clipped a parking curb in a parking lot and broke the fairing in front of the drivers side front tire. I've got a replacement for the "shark fin" as the BMW guys call it, but was wondering if anyone had any experience removing and replacing this piece. Thank you kindly, Jim
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"Shark Fin"?? 
Perhaps a picture would be helpful here! 
Perhaps a picture would be helpful here!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1017033' date='Sep 25 2009, 05:02 PM
"Shark Fin"?? Perhaps a picture would be helpful here!
Perhaps a picture would be helpful here!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1017033' date='Sep 25 2009, 05:02 PM
"Shark Fin"?? Perhaps a picture would be helpful here!
Perhaps a picture would be helpful here!
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Originally Posted by gretamay' post='1017184' date='Sep 25 2009, 07:38 PM
I'll get a pic tomorrow and post it for you. Btw the OEM parts catalog doesn't show it at all.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='1017189' date='Sep 25 2009, 07:40 PM
That would be a great help ... I'm sure you'll get some quick answers. I think you may be referring to a small plastic-sheet piece that is under the frame behind the front wheels ... like a small air deflector. Which, by the way, is exactly the purpose it serves.
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Originally Posted by gretamay' post='1018277' date='Sep 27 2009, 10:44 AM
Well, my camera has got a problem now! Sorry, no pics yet. But, this is the part number and description: Part number 51 71 7 033 753, Cover, bottom, left. It is hard molded black plastic with a molded-in semi-hard rubber fairing (this is what I ripped off)
Part#: 51717033753
Description: Undercar Shield Left Front NOTE: Not for cars with Poor Road Package or M Aerodynamics Package.
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Originally Posted by 530inOK' post='1021794' date='Oct 1 2009, 12:01 AM
I see now why they call it a shark fin. Hopefully you've had sucess changing it already.
Part#: 51717033753
Description: Undercar Shield Left Front NOTE: Not for cars with Poor Road Package or M Aerodynamics Package.
Part#: 51717033753
Description: Undercar Shield Left Front NOTE: Not for cars with Poor Road Package or M Aerodynamics Package.
