Racing Dynamics Rear Apron...WTF?

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  • TrentW
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    • Aug 2008
    • 2815

    #1

    Racing Dynamics Rear Apron...WTF?

    I had been looking for a RD rear apron and finally found one for sale (new in the box incl all hardware in original bag) not too far from me. Brought it home and test fit it, only to find that the exhaust opening doesn't line up at all.
    The RD apron itself nor the actual body panel on the car have been modified.
    This apron is supposed to fit both diving board and plastic style bumpers.
    Before I contact the seller about returning it, thought I'd see if anyone has run into this before and can explain why it's not lining up.

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    Last edited by TrentW; 10-15-2017, 11:48 AM.
  • TimeMachinE30
    No R3VLimiter
    • Jun 2014
    • 3749

    #2
    You need to move exhaust over.
    ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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    • TrentW
      R3VLimited
      • Aug 2008
      • 2815

      #3
      It's obviously not that simple. The exhaust opening in the apron doesn't line up with the opening in the body.

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      • 2mAn
        Moderator
        • Aug 2010
        • 20049

        #4
        Pics of the exhaust without the apron?
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        • TimeMachinE30
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jun 2014
          • 3749

          #5
          Originally posted by TrentW
          It's obviously not that simple. The exhaust opening in the apron doesn't line up with the opening in the body.
          Ohhh. Ok.

          Is that an aftermarket exhaust?
          ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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          • TrentW
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2008
            • 2815

            #6
            Originally posted by 2mAn
            Pics of the exhaust without the apron?
            Exhaust is centered in body opening.

            Originally posted by TimeMachinE30
            Is that an aftermarket exhaust?
            Yes, it's a Stromung.

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            • wilholl
              E30 Addict
              • May 2012
              • 518

              #7
              Ooh, this isn't good, I have the same setup
              I am gonna have to check my stuff now.
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              • TrentW
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                • Aug 2008
                • 2815

                #8
                Any update on yours?

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                • M-technik-3
                  I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 18946

                  #9
                  Sure it's a real piece and not a replica? The whole looks far to large.
                  https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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                  • TrentW
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                    • Aug 2008
                    • 2815

                    #10
                    Came in the box with all hardware in original plastic bag.

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                    • IRON-E
                      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 16548

                      #11
                      How much do you want for it, shipped to 90019?
                      @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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                      • M-technik-3
                        I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 18946

                        #12
                        Interesting and RD had two sources Italy and the place in Alexandria VA. The were selling their molds when I was living there and looked at them briefly. Been awhile since I have seem one in person so I just did an image search.

                        They are still in Business maybe send them a shot and ask them. The right side looks like it should be swapped to the left for exhausts that were angled on the early chassis's even though your box says post facelift.
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                        • TrentW
                          R3VLimited
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 2815

                          #13
                          Originally posted by IRON-E
                          How much do you want for it, shipped to 90019?
                          I paid $450 and that seems like a fair price these days.
                          Shipping by UPS or FedEx is $210-$226.
                          If I use shipbikes.com it looks like $75 or so.

                          LMK, so I can get about listing it locally if not agreeable.

                          Thanks
                          Last edited by TrentW; 10-17-2017, 08:40 PM.

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                          • IRON-E
                            I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                            • Dec 2007
                            • 16548

                            #14
                            Originally posted by TrentW
                            I paid $450 and that seems like a fair price these days.
                            Shipping by UPS or FedEx is $210-$226.
                            If I use shipbikes.com it looks like $75 or so.

                            LMK, so I can get about listing it locally if not agreeable.

                            Thanks
                            Thank you for the response, it's a bit steep for my pocket at this time.
                            @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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                            • niccuhles
                              Advanced Member
                              • Jan 2016
                              • 129

                              #15
                              Was this made for metal bumpers? Could that be the reason why it's not lining up?

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