Gearbox Mount for BMW 3 Series: Ceramic Composite
This gearbox mount for the BMW 3 Series is specified around ceramic composite, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Gearbox Mount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Ceramic Composite |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | CCC |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Magnesium Alloy — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Semi-Metallic Compound — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Carbon Fibre Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Kevlar Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- anodising
- precision stamping
- CNC machining
- surface grinding
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for weekend riding. Related applications include rental fleets, airport ground fleets, daily commuting, night riding, construction sites.
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
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
