2/89 Build Date Vert Euro bumper question

[Karleemo]

Morning Guys,

Ok I see write ups and posts about it but never a clear answer as to if the slim chrome Euro bumpers are a direct swap to an 89 convertible still with the diving board bumpers.

If anyone could help me out, trying to see if I just wasted a bunch of money etc on bumpers that will be a nightmare to mount.

Thank you!
Karl

[Karleemo]

Looks like this confirms the full facelift wasn't until 10/90 on the convertibles.

http://www.e30ic.com/mydiff.htm

But, does it still have the high rear arches like the early models, making the swap bolt on?

[JasonC]

All verts have low rear arches just like the late model 2 and 4 door cars. You'll need the vert endcaps for the rear bumper.
13 and 14 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_0541 as they are what makes up the difference in the rear arch design for the thin euro bumper to be used on a vert.

Also they are not a direct bolt on on the rear, you have to drill some holes. But there is a writeup on here showing where to drill the holes. Plus you have to change the pigtails on the front turnsignals since they are different then the U.S. connectors. But if I recall the writeup covers all of it.

[Karleemo]

Beautiful, Thank you so much for the fast reply Jason!

Having always had late model coupes this convertible is confusing me a little.

Thanks!
Karl

All verts have low rear arches just like the late model 2 and 4 door cars. You'll need the vert endcaps for the rear bumper.
13 and 14 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_0541 as they are what makes up the difference in the rear arch design for the thin euro bumper to be used on a vert.

Also they are not a direct bolt on on the rear, you have to drill some holes. But there is a writeup on here showing where to drill the holes. Plus you have to change the pigtails on the front turnsignals since they are different then the U.S. connectors. But if I recall the writeup covers all of it.