Product Description
Replace those old, decaying door panels with a fresh set of our HARD Motorsport Lightweight Door Panels in your BMW E36 M3 and non-M coupe.
Give your E36 interior a fresh, unique, finished appearance similar to BMW Motorsport Factory race cars. Quality parts with the attention to detail that you would expect from HARD Motorsport.
Features:
- SOLD AS A PAIR
- Durable thermoformed ABS plastic (Black) .09” pre-formed thickness. Attractive haircell texture for a more cohesive appearance.
- Styled appearance for a custom 'factory' look and feel
- Installs without needing to cut your inner door with anodized bracket kit, or you may fabricate your own mounting system to suite your requirements.
- Lightweight. Just 2lbs 11oz each...complete factory panels weigh about 8 pounds each
Over 10.5 lbs in total weight savings over stock. Compare to .060 aluminum panels weighing 6.5 lbs each - Shaved map pockets and pull handles.
- Racing style nylon door pull strap (included) BLACK ONLY to meet racing safety guidelines.
- Compatible with original door latches, or pairs nicely with our RS “Strap Style” Door Latch Conversion kit. (pictured, but not included)
Slight variances in material and the thermoforming process are possible. We provide a semi-rough cut panel that may require additional trimming and modification to get the fitment and clearance that you desire. These are not intended to compared to the OEM panels in materials, fitment, function or attachment. These are only a thin, plastic panel that will not peform or mount like OEM panels.
For buyers that intend to use these in daily drivers, we recommend additional support along the top of the panel to maintain panel structure and stability. There are sleek door panel reinforcments available from other online vendors. We do not provide such reinforcment with these panels. Airbags should be removed from door prior to installation.
A UV protective coating, paint, or vinyl wrap should be installed to help reduce reactiveness to UV radiation.
We use ABS Plastics because it is ideal for the thermoforming process, is widely available, easy to modify and customize, and can be worked and painted with standard finishes such as automotive paints and vinyl wraps. Plastics are also less expensive than heavier alternatives, such as fiberglass.ABS Plastic is reactive to UV radiation and temperature. Expansion warping may occur with extended exposure to both direct and indirect sunlight, even in overcast conditions. Please keep in mind that a car’s interior will reach temps much higher than the atmospheric temp in minutes when left in the sun without ventilation. Deformation due to UV or heat exposure will not be considered a manufacturing defect.
MOUNTING HARDWARE: 8 anodized aluminum brackets and blind pop-rivets. (you may replace with your own hardware such as nutserts and screws if you desire during installation)
COMPANION PRODUCTS:
HARD Motorsport - BMW E36 RS Door Latches Pull Strap Conversion Kit - Coupe
HARD Motorsport - BMW E36 Coupe Lightweight Rear Side-Panel Set
HARD Motorsport - BMW E36 Coupe RS Rear Seat Delete
*REAR PANLS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CONVERTIBLE
