FS: Early Model IS Bumper Brackets, "Cow Catcher", Available Now!

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  • Metallated
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Dec 2016
    • 1070

    #1

    FS: Early Model IS Bumper Brackets, "Cow Catcher", Available Now!

    Hi r3v!
    I am starting to produce brackets for early model IS valences. I’ve taken a look at a thread from a couple years ago, when sets were produced after they stopped being available from BMW. This thread hasn't been active for years, so I feel alright hijacking the idea

    Sets available for sale now! PayPal $60 ($65 if you pay with fees) to zephyrpitre@gmail.com to get your set shipped to you.

    Shipping only within the Continental US at this price. Please contact me if you are international, we can work something out!

    I’m giving away two sets to get some feedback from the community, and ensure that they fit and work perfectly. If you have over 200 posts, and you’re interested in having a set shipped to your door, FOR FREE, please shoot me a pm :)
    Here are some photos, these new brackets match the original design, except that the lower thinner portion is reinforced. These have been claimed.

    Not officially for sale yet, but I expect the price point to be around $75 shipped for a set of three.

    These are printed PLA, which will be strong and durable. However if there is interest from those intent on maintaining their E30 for the next hundred years, I can produce solid aluminum brackets for a higher price.
    Huge thanks to 2mAn for the old bracket I modeled this off!

    Pics:





    Last edited by Metallated; 08-30-2019, 07:34 AM.
  • STRAWMAN
    Noobie
    • Jun 2019
    • 22

    #2
    Hey PM sent

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    • 2mAn
      Señior Mod
      • Aug 2010
      • 20176

      #3
      Those look fantastic! Nice work!
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      • CMBusch
        Advanced Member
        • Aug 2016
        • 181

        #4
        Those look great! I made my own out of steel bar. I wish I saw these first but I don't have 200 posts yet.
        Originally posted by Melon
        Engine work takes patience and finesse.

        Suspension work takes anger, a big fucking hammer, and a torch.

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        • Metallated
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Dec 2016
          • 1070

          #5
          Thanks for the support guys!

          Strawman - I'm responding to your pm now

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          • Metallated
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Dec 2016
            • 1070

            #6
            Found homes for both free sets! Pending feedback these will be available for sale!

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            • Stan
              Mod Crazy
              • Jul 2019
              • 746

              #7
              Nice! I will be watching

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              • locar
                Member
                • Dec 2012
                • 64

                #8
                Nice job! I think the reason for the thinner piece on the bottom is so that if you bump into something the bracket breaks instead of your (NLA) cow catcher.

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                • Metallated
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Dec 2016
                  • 1070

                  #9
                  Originally posted by locar
                  Nice job! I think the reason for the thinner piece on the bottom is so that if you bump into something the bracket breaks instead of your (NLA) cow catcher.
                  Interesting! I could pretty easily add a similar breakable, replaceable bar if the community wants it...

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                  • Thunderzol
                    Wrencher
                    • Feb 2017
                    • 269

                    #10
                    Pm-ed. You are doing this community a great service :))

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                    • Thunderzol
                      Wrencher
                      • Feb 2017
                      • 269

                      #11
                      By the way, you may know this but the center piece is a bit different from the outer pieces.
                      Thanks!

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                      • Stan
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Jul 2019
                        • 746

                        #12
                        It looks like my cow catcher could fit better. I look forward to these brackets being available
                        Last edited by Stan; 12-24-2019, 05:10 AM.

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                        • Metallated
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Dec 2016
                          • 1070

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Stan
                          It loos like my cow catcher could fit better. I look forward to these brackets being available
                          Very nice looking car! I always wish I had a very around this time of year.

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                          • STRAWMAN
                            Noobie
                            • Jun 2019
                            • 22

                            #14
                            Hi see attached a picture of my OEM brackets. They're dinged up so it's hard to tell if the centre bracket is different but to me they look the same. Anyone want to point out what I am missing LOL

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                            • 2mAn
                              Señior Mod
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20176

                              #15
                              Mine all looked identical other than being destroyed in different ways
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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