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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Hit a 5 gallon bucket at 80mph need an OEM part

I did a search for OEM parts but couldn't find it so please don't flame me .

I manage to clip a 5 gallon plastic bucket that flew out of the back of someone's truck and it took out my right fog light...broken plastic assembly.

The glass case didn't break, but it did blow out the light bulb for some odd reason. So I need to replace the plastic assembly that holds the light tight to the body. It also broke a tab on the lower part of the front end, but it's not so bad.

Any help is appreciated.

S
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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See http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...69&hg=63&fg=15 on RealOEM
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Thanks!

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That's a bummer, there is no separate tab assembly. The light itself didn't break, only the tabs that hold it to the body. Cheap plastic, good glass I suppose?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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The OEM 5 gallon buckets are available here: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...001152-6002034

I can't believe the guy is making you replace the bucket he didn't tie down. And your baby gets hurt by.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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did you try going to the dealer?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Going to call them today

I just figured what ever the cost was will be dbl from the dealer, so I thought I would explore my options.

I figure those plastic tabs will likely be expensive.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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have the dealer look up the part costs for you. i bet they arent that costly.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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got the cost

Originally Posted by baggerben
have the dealer look up the part costs for you. i bet they arent that costly.
if anybody is interested the RF fog light is $125+tax, install is $174. The plastic tabs are integrated into the light so the whole light needs to be replaced.

I might try to rig it since I could use some liquid nails on the plastic tabs since the glass and the rest of it is intact.

Scott
 
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