Stop buffer — a genuine BMW part, number 54 31 8 260 805. The number stamped on the part is 54318260805; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8260805. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E46 convertible (323i, 325i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Folding top compartment (54_0284) and Folding top compartment (54_0339). BMW's catalog calls for four of these at each place it is fitted.
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
