How did he get this lip/front apron on this valence?

[James_Baxter]

http://imgur.com/a/mnP4E

So yeah, how the hell? I have part #51711933402-1 FRONT APRON, which is pretty much the same lip, and what I think is that valence (the euro one for euro bumpers), but it is way too long, I dont think it fits this car. What apron are euro chrome bumpers supposed to have? Also, what piece of trim is that in the middle? Is there a center trim piece I can buy somewhere that doesn't extend down for the licence plate? Because its not mandated in my state and I think it looks a bit more neat and clean.

[kronus]

there are two generations of pre-facelift e30 front valences, '83-'85 and the '86-'87. that lip is for the '86-'87 gen, sounds like you have a '83-'85 valence. there is a number of lips that fit it.

[James_Baxter]

Thanks again for the help as always, Kronus. Any idea where could I find the part numbers for 83-84 valence compatible front aprons? RealOEM is rather confusing on the subject, as the front apron I bought is listed as compatible, or at least I found it under the "Trim" section for the 323i. Part #51711911983 is also listed, but I dont have the wheel well shrouds that would link up to the brake ducts, and I think it adds too much clutter to the front look of the car anyway. But I think it would at least be compatible? I have literally no idea how to check these things outside of RealOEM. Also, any idea on that piece of bumper trim? I cant tell if he just cut off the excess or what.