[shb5007]

1.) Can someone please help me identify the part "name" circled in the image?

2.) Can someone please help me identify the part number circled in the image?

3.) Does anyone have a picture of this part removed from the car? To see what components are exactly underneath the part?

Thanks for any help...

[okla_m2c]

That's essentially the belly pan - it covers the front axle amongst several other things, e.g. - oil pan, etc. Looks like aftermarket to me. Also, the top piece looks like the Turner Skid Plate, maybe that's also a Turner aftermarket part?

[rogeroger]

It's the structural reinforcement panel. Here is a link to it for a M2C

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/31102284631/

[F87source]

Originally Posted by shb5007

1.) Can someone please help me identify the part "name" circled in the image?

2.) Can someone please help me identify the part number circled in the image?

3.) Does anyone have a picture of this part removed from the car? To see what components are exactly underneath the part?

Thanks for any help...

That's the stiffening plate, it provides underbody protection along with structural rigidity to the car. Each of the bolts holding it in are single use torque to yield bolts, so make sure you replace them when removing and reinstalling the plate.


Underneath that plate is the front subframe, front sway bar, oil pan, etc.


Unfortunately I do not have any images for you.

[shb5007]

Thanks everyone!!!

I come with one more question... what about the two black pieces (parts) that I have now circled in blue? Name? Function?

Thanks again!!!

[okla_m2c]

Originally Posted by rogeroger

It's the structural reinforcement panel. Here is a link to it for a M2C

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/31102284631/

Whoa, is that OEM? I had no idea - I was under the impression that was aftermarket. I guess I need to lift up my car and take a look.

[rogeroger]

Originally Posted by shb5007

Thanks everyone!!!

I come with one more question... what about the two black pieces (parts) that I have now circled in blue? Name? Function?

Thanks again!!!

The blue circled part is called a door edge guard. Not sure if it's function… but I had to replace mine due to running over some debris. It can be found here:

Part: 51118056491
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51118056491/

If you're replacing yourself, note they're held in via a blind rivet. So you'll have to get yourself a rivet gun and the correct rivet (part: 07147234212).

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by shb5007

Thanks everyone!!!

I come with one more question... what about the two black pieces (parts) that I have now circled in blue? Name? Function?

Thanks again!!!

From the info on the other brand of skid plate (Fall Line) those are called 'parking blocks' and there is install info here https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1182474

I suspect they are there to protect things if you run up on a concrete curb or parking barrier, but just a guess.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Maynard

From the info on the other brand of skid plate (Fall Line) those are called 'parking blocks' and there is install info here https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1182474

I suspect they are there to protect things if you run up on a concrete curb or parking barrier, but just a guess.

Interesting because my car already has them installed

[doughboy]

Try real oem, everything is there.

Underplate is https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=31_1123

Your car has aftermarket oil cooler protection fitted though.

Blocks are https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...71#51118056491

[KevinM]

Originally Posted by doughboy

Try real oem, everything is there.

Underplate is https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=31_1123

Your car has aftermarket oil cooler protection fitted though.

Blocks are https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...71#51118056491

Love realoem.com. Not sure why the 2019 - 2021 F87 M2C is not selectable. I guess it doesn't matter unless you are looking for an engine part...

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Love realoem.com. Not sure why the 2019 - 2021 F87 M2C is not selectable. I guess it doesn't matter unless you are looking for an engine part...

M2C up to December 2019 is selectable? (As in my links)

No engine changes after that??

[KevinM]

Originally Posted by doughboy

M2C up to December 2019 is selectable? (As in my links)

No engine changes after that??

Yeah, it's weird. RealOEM lists F87 M2 2014-2017, which I don't think is correct. Wasn't the first model year 2016? Then they list the F87 LCI from 2016 - 2019 even though all 2019 models and onward are of course M2C. In the submenu you can chose M2C but it lists all models years from 2016 to 2019. However, clicking on a 2019 model does bring up the S55, so in the end we're all good. Just not as straight-forward as RealOME usually is. And I have no idea why MY 20 and 21 are not included.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Yeah, it's weird. RealOEM lists F87 M2 2014-2017, which I don't think is correct. Wasn't the first model year 2016? Then they list the F87 LCI from 2016 - 2019 even though all 2019 models and onward are of course M2C. In the submenu you can chose M2C but it lists all models years from 2016 to 2019. However, clicking on a 2019 model does bring up the S55, so in the end we're all good. Just not as straight-forward as RealOME usually is. And I have no idea why MY 20 and 21 are not included.

They sometimes extend the range of a chassis if it shares parts, so the m2 is probably extended because of the shared parts with the m235i.

Real oem stopped getting updated in 2019, I think bmw didn't want their etk to be released online.

[KevinM]

Originally Posted by F87source

Real oem stopped getting updated in 2019, I think bmw didn't want their etk to be released online.

That is really a shame.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by KevinM

That is really a shame.

Yeah it sucks. IDK (I get why they would block ISTA, because they want to sell the repair info) why bmw would want to block their ETK, it helps them sell parts and people don't have to rely on bothering dealers to get part info.

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by F87source

Yeah it sucks. IDK (I get why they would block ISTA, because they want to sell the repair info) why bmw would want to block their ETK, it helps them sell parts and people don't have to rely on bothering dealers to get part info.

They want people to get that info from the parts department because they're more likely to buy. Better yet they want people to physically go to the dealer because that creates at-bats for the parts department and the sales department.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by allinon72

They want people to get that info from the parts department because they're more likely to buy. Better yet they want people to physically go to the dealer because that creates at-bats for the parts department and the sales department.

Yeah that's plausible, but the major inconvenience of the situation of having to go into the dealer or call every time may drive some people to just ignore making small repairs. Like if some small trim pieces were damaged and the hassle it takes to find a part number was so massive some people may ignore it.

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by F87source

Yeah that's plausible, but the major inconvenience of the situation of having to go into the dealer or call every time may drive some people to just ignore making small repairs. Like if some small trim pieces were damaged and the hassle it takes to find a part number was so massive some people may ignore it.

Thing is they don't want you to repair or maintain your car, ever. They want you to just buy a new one as soon as possible. Service intervals are already the bare minimum just to avoid lawsuits for excessive breakdowns.

Anything that helps owners do anything themselves or prolongs 3year+ ownership is just bad from their pov.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by doughboy

Thing is they don't want you to repair or maintain your car, ever. They want you to just buy a new one as soon as possible. Service intervals are already the bare minimum just to avoid lawsuits for excessive breakdowns.

Anything that helps owners do anything themselves or prolongs 3year+ ownership is just bad from their pov.

Yeah that sucks.