WTB Plastic bumper setup for 88 Metal E30

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  • Sevorith
    Member
    • Apr 2015
    • 78

    #1

    WTB Plastic bumper setup for 88 Metal E30

    I'm in the process of buying an 88 e30 with the horrid metal bumpers, so I'm going to begin collecting the necessary parts to do the swap. Here's what I'm looking for:

    Front valance off of an 88 or earlier
    Front plastic bumper off of an 88 or earlier
    Rear plastic bumper
    Front indicator connector

    Car is red so I'd like to get red ones if possible. If not, it isn't a deal breaker. I'd like the "s" model trim if I can find it. Thanks guys.
  • randywalters
    Grease Monkey
    • Oct 2003
    • 399

    #2
    FYI the front valance on the 88 coupe/sedan is the exact same as used on the 89-91. The 87 (and earlier) valance however is completely different. (i'm presuming you're not buying a convertible).

    You'll also need the front and rear bumper shock mounts from the 89-91.
    Randy Walters

    2021 Mazda 3 Sedan Premium AWD
    1988 325is (w/89 bumpers, recently sold)
    1989 325is (Broadsided long ago RIP)
    1996 328is (Sold to Matt J)
    2003 530i Sport (Spare car now)
    2005 X3 (little woman's car)
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    • Sevorith
      Member
      • Apr 2015
      • 78

      #3
      So you're saying I won't need a valance ?

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      • Brad Sindoni
        Advanced Member
        • Nov 2014
        • 178

        #4
        No you don't need the valance. I just did the plastic bumper swap on my 88. Make sure you have the late model bumper shocks and bumper mounts. I have extra parts if you need them, just PM me
        _keepitgutter
        88 Alpine white Super Eta

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        • Sevorith
          Member
          • Apr 2015
          • 78

          #5
          Awesome man. Thanks.

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          • Sminnich
            Member
            • May 2014
            • 66

            #6
            I have the front bumper shocks


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            • Brad Sindoni
              Advanced Member
              • Nov 2014
              • 178

              #7
              I have rear bumper shocks and the front left bumper shock with the tow hook
              _keepitgutter
              88 Alpine white Super Eta

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