Alternatives to RealOEM

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2019, 05:32 PM

Realoem is now 8 months out of date and has not updated the database in literally forever.

Given how that is used so frequently, is there a newer alternative?

Anyone know why they have not updated their database?

visionaut · 11-03-2019, 05:58 PM

I’ve also used bimmercat.com. No idea if it’s up-to-date/newer...

Tom

Ps

k, just checked - it’s at 10.2019

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by visionaut

I've also used bimmercat.com. No idea if it's up-to-date/newer...

Tom

Ps

k, just checked - it's at 10.2019

Not as easy to use as realoem, but clearly more up to date.

Thanks

Curious if there are other searchable databases?

Also wondering if realoem is history for updates going forward.

John in VA · 11-03-2019, 06:41 PM

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog is at 2016, apparently.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 3A53

Well a lot of dealer websites have illustrated parts diagrams that seem to be the same images realoem uses. parts.bmwmonterey.com for instance.

The illustrations are very generic in nature without specific detail so they can be used across multiple lines - often shading out parts that are not used on that line. They are essentially for reference only.

Part numbers and their dates are what is important - along with exchangeability is what's important, especially as the F series comes to an end.

ronanz · 11-03-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3A53

Just out of curiosity, how many tricky cutting edge part situations do you get into?

enough to help several dozen members sort out their part research dilemma's .

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IK6SPEED · 11-03-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3A53

Just out of curiosity, how many tricky cutting edge part situations do you get into?

enough to help several dozen members sort out their part research dilemma's .

Thanks for noticing.

And those do not include all my own.

ronanz · 11-03-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Thanks for noticing.

And those do not include all my own.

Of course man! When it comes to helping others with advise and/or insight...you assist throughout these forums.

Some may not like the message, but one thing for sure....you can’t bullshit reality

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