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BMW E36 Saloon Rear Door Panels

These light rear door panels replace the heavy original door trim on the rear doors of a BMW E36 saloon. They are made of 1 mm aluminium and weigh only 0.9 kg each. This makes the car lighter and gives the interior a clean, sporty look.

In a stripped-out drift or track car, the original door panels are often the first things on the pile. With these panels, the inside of the doors stays neatly closed and gets a stiffer finish.

Key benefits of these rear door panels

• Light: 0.9 kg per panel
• Made of 1 mm aluminium
• Powder-coated black on one side
• Give the door an aesthetic and stiffening finish
• CNC-cut, with cut-outs in the right places
• Supplied as a pair: left and right

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E36 saloon, rear doors

• BMW E36 saloon (four-door), left and right rear door

Separate panels are available for the front doors of the saloon. The coupé, Compact and Touring are not on the list of suitable models.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0195
• Type: lightweight door panels (door trim) for the rear doors
• Material: aluminium
• Thickness: 1 mm
• Weight: 0.9 kg per panel, 1.8 kg per pair
• Finish: powder-coated on one side, black
• Production: cut on CNC machines
• Supplied: per pair
• Mounting: your choice, rivets recommended

Installation and delivery

First remove the original door trim from the rear door. Hold the panel against the door and check that the cut-outs line up neatly. You choose the fixing method yourself, but rivets are recommended. Mark the holes, pre-drill and deburr the edges so that no sharp points remain.

If you want to prevent rattles, stick a thin strip of foam or rubber between the door and the panel. On a car that is also driven on the road, it is worth checking that the door lock and any window controls can still be reached easily.

Also take a look at the other panels in our aluminium door panels for BMW category. There you will also find the front panels for the E36 saloon, so you can finish all four doors the same way.

From heavy door trim to 0.9 kg of aluminium per door: weight saved without bare doors.

Why choose these rear door panels?

The E36 saloon is a popular base for an affordable drift car, and the four-door in particular has a lot of door trim to remove. These rear door panels give you a lighter car with a finished interior. The aluminium is thin and light, the black coating looks neat and the panels follow the original shape of the door.

Because the panels also have a stiffening function, the door still feels solid on the inside. That is nicer than a bare door where only the sheet metal and the holes are visible.

Frequently asked questions

How many panels do I get?

You get a pair: one panel for the left and one for the right rear door.

How heavy are the panels?

Each panel weighs 0.9 kg, 1.8 kg together.

Do these rear door panels also fit the front doors?

No, these are only for the rear doors. The front doors have their own set.

What do I use to fix the panels?

That is up to you. Rivets are recommended.

Do I need to keep the original door trim?

It is not needed for fitting, but keep it if you want to return the car to standard later. That way you keep that option open.

Are the panels black on both sides?

No, they are powder-coated black on one side.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.