Steering Column for BMW 3 Series: Aluminium Alloy
This steering column for the BMW 3 Series is specified around aluminium alloy, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is a specification nobody had written down, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Aluminium Alloy |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- PVC Coated Fabric — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Tempered Glass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Forged Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- electroplating
- rubber vulcanisation
- laser cutting
- surface grinding
- robot welding
- anodising
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for off-road trails. Related applications include food delivery, ride-hailing fleets, coastal delivery, security patrols, rental fleets.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
