late/early model plate fillers

[Mastrcruse]

Early model plate filler:

51-13-1-888-463 Euro look

Late Model plate fillers:

51-13-1-961-241 Euro
51-13-1-961-242 US

These are the numbers I got off another thread. I like the look of the US spec more but I have an early model ('88 aluminum bumpers) car. I have a vert, now my question is...just like the plastic bumper swap

Can I get the US spec plate filler for my vert and will it work or do I have to get teh euro one for the early model cars?

Thanks

[erik325i]

Can I get the US spec plate filler for my vert and will it work or do I have to get teh euro one for the early model cars?

Thanks

Folllow the taillights.

If your cab has early taillights, you need an early plate filler. If it has late taillights, you may get a late plate filler.

-Erik

[87Blue325iC]

Here is 100% correct info for the pre-facelift "small" tailight cars for the Euro look. You should try to get the one with four holes, as it is the best fit (it is what I have) if you go with the Euro look. sorry - no idea on the US filler that sits raised and flush with the taillights.

Part # 51 13 1 888 463 ($56.36 Real OEM price) is the Euro plate filler look that fits US plate cars. Four holes for the four white mounts for the US style plates. Pictured on bottom.

Part # 51 13 1 888 450 ($30.97 Real OEM price) is the EXACT SAME size and style plate, only with two holes for the Euro style plates. Pictured on top.

[Mastrcruse]

Thanks guys. I thought that with the different arches I would be able to get around it..don't know what I was thinking. I am going to contact BMA and see if they offer one but if now I guess I am going to get the euro.

[Van Westervelt]

tail lights tell all

[325iCabrio]

Can you still get these from the dealer?

[Van Westervelt]

usually

[Mastrcruse]

So no one has ever seen a US spec filler for a early model car?

[JJe30]

That's some good info as I am looking for an early style tail Euro plate filler myself

[Van Westervelt]

So no one has ever seen a US spec filler for a early model car?

On the early ones, only the holes are different. Get whichever is cheaper and just drill it. I think the early US one might be NLA referencing to the euro one.