Drive Shaft for BMW 3 Series: Kevlar Composite
This drive shaft for the BMW 3 Series is specified around kevlar 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | BMW 3 Series |
| Material / finish | Kevlar Composite |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Polypropylene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Chromed Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Silicone — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Kevlar Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- ABS Plastic — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- heat treatment
- electroplating
- assembly line testing
- surface grinding
- cold forging
- shot blasting
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 motocross. Related applications include rental fleets, mining sites, ride-hailing fleets, passenger transport, track days.
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 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 the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
