But there is a catch, it has to be modified to fit an early model. I know it sounds lame but I don't want to have to mess with any body work. Please no flaming just let me know if you have one.
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i'm pretty sure your car has to be modified to fit the bumper, not the other way around.Originally posted by h0lmes -
nopeOriginally posted by X2theZ3Comment
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the bumper shocks must be shortened (EDIT: in order to use the original shocks) and there is some slight modification to the front corners of THE BUMPER... (it is too long- goes past the tire well)
the plastic bumper also needs the stock plastic slides on the side of the quarter panels from a plastic bumper car so you will need to either screw the bumpers DIRECTLY into the quarter panel (I recommend using about 1" self-tapping screws) or REmount the slides by screwing them into the quarter panels in line... the first being MUCH easier...
SO...
BOTH of you are right... there is modding to BOTH needed...
here's the catch though holmes... you wont find one that has already been cut unless someone decides to try to market them so if you can get a rear plastic bumper at a good price get it, line the bumper up, then get a dremmel... its really not that hard even for an amateur to do and it is DEFINITELY worth doing... for Gods sake look at Jordans car... his car would not be the Godly machine it is w/o his plastic bumper swap... :up: (ahum...and painted bumpers/moldings)
(wasn't flaming just trying to give you some informative advice- hope it helped :) )Last edited by BMWguy; 01-11-2006, 01:42 AM.Comment
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What Mod?
Here's the car BEFORE:
And the Car AFTER:
I used the following:
rear bumper shocks from 1990 325i
both sliders 1990 325i
headlight " fatty" mounting screws to hold the sliders to the side
You will still need a rear apron in the end for the bottom.
1989+ bumpers, shocks, and sliders will work.
I did not do any shortening or had anything modified for this. The hardest part was to line up the slider on the quarter panel- even that wasnt bad. Got the front and the back done less than 3 hours- and that was my first time trying to add plastic to a older rideComment
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It's because you have a cabrio. The cabrios have the same fender arches as the late models. Modification is required for coupes and sedans.Originally posted by karzrtoyzComment
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Originally posted by BMWguy
Now Now Nathanial, dont spread misinformation. You do no shortening of the shocks you just add the plastic bumper shocks. The trimming of the bumper ends and mouldings are the hard part. Everything else is failry easy. I dont have a bumper to sell, I wish I could help. Good luck finding one.
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Let me edit my original post... in order to use the OLD shocks they will need to be shortened [see original post]... but if you are buying a bumper, get it with the newer shocks!!!Originally posted by formula driver
I think you meant fairlyOriginally posted by formula driver
Thx for your clarification and my name is spelled N a t h a n a e l... still Nate to you homie...lol
BTW Holmes I'm trying to find you one so I'll be in touch if you want the work done the bumper will cost you more but I think something can be arranged...Last edited by BMWguy; 01-11-2006, 01:53 AM.Comment
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That would be awesome thanks.Originally posted by BMWguyComment
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Originally posted by h0lmes
Nate I wouldnt mind helping you out with the work. Ive done it before as you know so I know what im doin. I wouldnt need any compinsation. I think its safe to say that I owe you atleast some help with some kinda work.Comment
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then its a done deal... give me a week or so to get the bumper and we'll talk pricing holmesComment
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