Door handle weatherstrip?

[cmoore]

I searched and could find no specific reference to this, which seems odd as I have both a Ti and a Z3 and they both have the same issue. The weatherstrip around the door handle is dry rotted/cracked. When looking at realoem though, i cannot distinguish if it is a separate part - OR if its part of a larger assembly, which part it is?
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...66&hg=41&fg=40

I have a hard time believing that no one has not had the same issue, but searches i did all came back to the door weatherstripping at the windows. Any thoughts?

[roadrash]

I just ordered the door handle covers a few days ago. When they arrive, I will let you know if they include the seal. I know I've bought the seals for around $6.00 via e-bay, but that was several years ago and they might not be available any more.

[cmoore]

after i posted, i searched ebay and found a couple cheap ones from china/malaysia but am always worry of those products.

[NYBmw96ti]

Replaced mine a year ago with those eBay Malaysia/china ones, So far so good and they look 1000k better then before.I couldnt stand the look of the dry rotted ones every time I got in my car lol.

[cmoore]

Are the claims true that they can be installed without removing the door panel?

[NYBmw96ti]

Yes I changed mine without removing the door panel.

[NYBmw96ti]

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25292

You will see a plastic gasket when you open the door pry it off with a screw driver (you can see better if you take all the plastic gasket out) look in there with a flashlight you will see a rod that pushes forward, Door handle trim will pop right off. Use a paint can opener to set the rod back in place when you replace your gasket. Hope that helps.

[roadrash]

I just received my handle covers from getbmwparts.com and the seal/weatherstripping part is included.