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41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Shell
2006 BMW M CoupeSECTION 41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Shell
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body variants.
Apply this illustration to the relevant vehicle.
All components not listed in the table below are composed of established sheet steel qualities.
MATERIAL CHART
| Component | Vehicle | Material |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Side panel, front | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| E60, E61 | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Plastic (thermoplastic) | |
| E65, E66: | Aluminum | |
| E70, E92, E93 | Plastic (thermoplastic) | |
| E89 | Aluminum | |
| (2) Front door | E36/C (M3) | Aluminum or steel |
| E36/2 (M3) | Aluminum or steel | |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Aluminum | |
| (4) Side panel, rear | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| (5) Engine hood | E38 (750i) | Aluminum or steel |
| E46/C (M3) | Aluminum | |
| (5) Engine hood | E46/2 (M3) | Aluminum |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E60, E61, E63, E64 | Aluminum | |
| E65, E66, E70, E71 | Aluminum | |
| E85 (Z4) | Aluminum | |
| E92 (M3) | Aluminum | |
| E89 | Aluminum | |
| (6) Hardtop/ roof | E36/C | Aluminum |
| E36/7 (Z3) | Plastic (glass fibre / epoxy resin) | |
| E46/C | Aluminum | |
| E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (CFK) | |
| E52 (Z8) | Plastic (PU) | |
| E85 (Z4) | Plastic (SMC) | |
| E63 (M6) | Plastic (CFK) | |
| E89 | Aluminum | |
| (7) Soft top lid | E46/C | Magnesium |
| E64 | Plastic (SMC) | |
| (8) Rear lid | E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (SMC) |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Plastic (SMC) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.