coupe doors - early and late the same?

[E30 Wagen]

Gotta replace the driver's door on my '87 project. I have a good door from an '88. Is there anything at all different from the early models?

btw, I searched the forums.

I'm also curious about early to late fenders. And whether or not to build a 327i or swap in an m50, but i digress...

[xwill112x]

fenders are pretty much the same, slightly different...doesnt really make a difference, you cant see where theyre diffrent because the bumper will cover it..

doors are the same, window regulators are not.

and swap in a m50, its cheaper, and more reliable power.

[jeffw]

they are essentially the same minus window motors

[cobraken]

they are essentially the same minus window motors

Whats different about the window motor? Are you telling me its not plug and play?

[whiltebeitel]

The window regluators are different, and the glass has mounting that either corresponds to a late-model regulator or an early-model regulator.

Late-model:


Early model:

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=145014&highlight=door

[cobraken]

Is it possible to mount an old regulator in a new style door or is it possible to just plug and play with the new style door and regulator?

[siggy]

Recently discussed here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=155580