87 is valance on a 90 325i - Possible?

[srvE30]

Was wondering if a 1987 325is front valance would fit on a 90 325i convertible (metal bumper) without any major modifications.

This:


On this:


Cheers

[OnMy2ndE30]

I would think so. I know you have to cut off the tow hook of a diving board car from 87 and older to get the newer valance to work, so should be a bolt and go item to go from old to new....

Or I could be totally wrong.

[svtlmr]

It should not be a problem, like it was said cut off the tow hooks.
Also to install that ES front valance on your car you will need to have the ES braket as well.
Without it I don't know if it will be possible.

[Holland]

Should bolt on with the proper brackets seeing the font ends are virtually identical.

[MR 325]

It's a direct fit since your convertible is also equipped with diving boards and the same sheetmetal valance.

[srvE30]

Finally got to a test fit yesterday. Fits perfectly! Just need to repaint/fab some mounting brackets and good to go!


Hired some white boy to hold it for me. 10/10 recommended

[george graves]

What's the going rate for a white boy? And can I write that off on my taxes?

[srvE30]

What's the going rate for a white boy? And can I write that off on my taxes?

Cheap, and yes.

[Brezzi]

I'm doing the exact same thing, could you post pictures of your brackets and mounting points once your done? That would help me out a lot.

[srvE30]

I'm doing the exact same thing, could you post pictures of your brackets and mounting points once your done? That would help me out a lot.

Funny you mention that! I haven't mounted it yet. But I do have a thread on the brackets. Have a look! http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=295346

[Brezzi]

I did some online searching and came across these on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/310714205910...84.m1423.l2649

would your brackets cost less? I was hoping for a easily detachable method so I could avoid scraping in parking lots, etc. Kinda like the drifters latched on bumper but hide the latches on the inside so they aren't visible.

[agent]

I did some online searching and came across these on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/310714205910...84.m1423.l2649

I have the ones from Chuck at Sunspot (those ^) on Klaus. They're not easily detachable by any means, but the best currently available if you want to be OEM/OEM+.

[Brezzi]

I have the ones from Chuck at Sunspot (those ^) on Klaus. They're not easily detachable by any means, but the best currently available if you want to be OEM/OEM+.

Damn I might try and figure something else out then, either way how do those mount to the body? do I have to drill holes? that appears to be the case.

[srvE30]

Damn I might try and figure something else out then, either way how do those mount to the body? do I have to drill holes? that appears to be the case.

If you looked at my thread, you'll see there are holes already in them.(same exact location/size as the oem ones.) They will slide in between the valance slots that are available for the brackets. Will have pictures when I get my valance back from repainting. The specs are exactly the same, since they were all measured correctly off of a full set of oem brackets. They will be way cheaper than the ebay ones + better material (imo).

[srvE30]

I'm doing the exact same thing, could you post pictures of your brackets and mounting points once your done? That would help me out a lot.

Here are some pics that will help you.

This guy posted this on my wtb thread for the brackets. He fabbed his own out of aluminum. They bolt into the spots, then you slide the valance on and screw it to the brackets. Or something of that matter. Haven't installed mine yet! :)


I'll try to find the others I saw.