87 is valance on a 90 325i - Possible?

[agent]

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.

Check Klaus' build thread for pics; I may have others I didn't post so PM me if you want or need more.

They will be way cheaper than the ebay ones + better material (imo).

The reason I went with Chuck's brackets is because he changed the design and material slightly to have a little flex built in. The OEM brackets break easily because they are rigid plastic (and because they've become brittle over their 25 years of life). Poly brackets cut from a block might indeed end up being cheaper, though I'd imagine they're going to be just as rigid as the OEM ones.

[srvE30]

Check Klaus' build thread for pics; I may have others I didn't post so PM me if you want or need more.




The reason I went with Chuck's brackets is because he changed the design and material slightly to have a little flex built in. The OEM brackets break easily because they are rigid plastic (and because they've become brittle over their 25 years of life). Poly brackets cut from a block might indeed end up being cheaper, though I'd imagine they're going to be just as rigid as the OEM ones.

They are very stiff. But me personally I would want a stiff bracket. None the less, these will offer another option for mounting brackets, and not such a costly price.

[agent]

I'm definitely curious to see what the final price ends up being. Best of luck!

[Brezzi]

I'm definitely curious to see what the final price ends up being. Best of luck!

Same! Also do you have an eta of when they will be ready for sale?

[srvE30]

Same! Also do you have an eta of when they will be ready for sale?

It depends on how busy the machinists are. Within a month though.

[Beardface]

It depends on how busy the machinists are. Within a month though.

You're in Saint Louis? I'm in Saint Louis.

I went to a couple water jet places yesterday to get quotes. Still waiting on one. but one quote was $150. At that price I'd order them off ebay.

What machinest did you go to?

[lovug653]

A body shop gave me a old air dam and bracket he had in his shop for 20 years. The only problem there was no fog lights. I went to BMW and was told no replacement fog light or hardware is available. What/how are you addressing the fog lights?

[diamonddonbmw]

He already has them. See July 14 post above.

[E30NJ]

I made a video about this, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svqMuR1_BEs

[md-va]

Hey srvE30, do you already have the metal bar that goes across the brackets or are you fabricating that as well? One of my verts is a twin to yours (complete with 87is valence and all).

[srvE30]

Hey srvE30, do you already have the metal bar that goes across the brackets or are you fabricating that as well? One of my verts is a twin to yours (complete with 87is valence and all).

I did mine without the metal bar.