Tie Rod End for BMW 3 Series: Reinforced Nylon
This tie rod end for the BMW 3 Series is specified around reinforced nylon, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Reinforced Nylon |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- ABS Plastic — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Semi-Metallic Compound — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Tempered Glass — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
Processes available
- sintering
- electroplating
- CNC machining
- shot blasting
- assembly line testing
- heat treatment
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include motocross, ride-hailing fleets, food delivery, weekend riding, urban courier work.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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 long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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 2000 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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
