05-03-2024, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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OEM hood designation
Buying a replacement hood and curious to know if there is a way to know if the hood is OEM or not. Is there some sort of marking or destination that sets it apart from aftermarket?
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05-04-2024, 05:47 AM | #2 |
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If it's OEM (used) it should have various emissions labels underneath, often people don't bother with the labels on AM parts. The stamping and production marks will also be different, get a good pic of the underside and someone with a similar model will give you a pic to compare
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05-05-2024, 10:43 AM | #3 |
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Are non-oem steel hoods even available? Given the cost of making a die and access to a suitably sized stamping machine, I wouldn't imagine anyone could justify making knock-offs unless making them in the tens of thousands.
Could be wrong on that though... Anndd - Did a little digging and there are 3rd-party steel hoods out there, who knew? Last edited by beefyman; 05-07-2024 at 01:24 AM.. Reason: learned something... |
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05-06-2024, 08:20 PM | #6 |
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Usually the part is BMW stamped but I'm not sure where you'd find that on a hood. Why not just order one through your dealer? Nothing is better than Genuine body parts. Aftermarket just doesn't fit like OE.
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