Clarification on which euro valence to order

[flipwils11]

Hi, I have a Feb '87 build 325is coupe and I purchased a set of euro bumpers for it last year. I've been looking for a euro valence on the classifieds here but haven't had the right set of circumstances (seller willing to ship or someone selling bumpers and a valence who is willing to separate just the valence).

I'm just going to order it new from the dealer and get it painted, but apparently one of the valences is NLA. Here are the part numbers I looked up but the one ending in 770 is the NLA one. The 772 one is available, but I'm not sure what is different on it for the tropical version and whether it will still fit my car (my car has a/c, but not sure if there's anything euro specific to their a/c setup from ours).

08 FRONT PANEL 1 09/1985 09/1987 41331933770

08 FRONT PANEL 1 09/1985 09/1987 41331933772
ONLY APPLIES TO HORN
For vehicles with Air conditioning and Tropical version

Can someone tell me for sure if I'll be ok with the 772 version on my car? Also I got the bag of fasteners for the rear euro bumper which was very helpful, is there a similar installation hardware kit for the front valence and euro bumper that I should get?

thanks!

[BrewCity11]

Before you go ordering that, let e ask you this. Do you plan on installing an add-on valance? For example, an MT1 valance, or BBS valance, etc.

Reason i ask, is because if you do, its irrelavent what metal valance you have behind it so you can keep your US spec metal valance back there.

In regards to the euro valances, i would go with the tropical ones, which usually means cutouts for the oil cooler and ac. I would do some more research because they should still be available new. Don't go to the dealer. Try getbmwparts.com

[flipwils11]

Thanks, not a valence, but I do have a (can't think of a better term?) Foha chin spoiler that is meant to hang below the valence.

The dealer quote on the valence is $240 with my discount so I don't think it's too awful actually. And I know it's oem and I have a good relationship with my parts guy there.

[Jean]

I believe the one on my car is 41331933772. It's not perfect, no rust, but needs to be sanded down/straightened out/painted, will be up for sale soon for $100 + shipping if you decide to go with a used one.

The only front/back pictures of it that I have before spraying it black....





on the car with a lip that fits.




this lip does not fit it


this one fits as well

[kronus]

^^ that's the same style of lip the OP mentioned he has. (I have it as well)

[bradnic]

any pics of that 772 valance (called front panel - not valance btw)??? Jean's pics are GONE grrr

EDIT:
41331933770


41331933770 installed from here


41331933772 (with cooling ducts)