Small bumper conversion

[DBurke]

What is involved with taking the diving boards off and updating to the later E30 bumpers. I looked around and couldn't find what I wanted. I just want to know what parts are required and how difficult it would be.
Thanks

[Jordan]

Its not a DIY job on 87 and older e30's Its cake on 88's

[KenC]

I've heard that the front bumper isn't too bad on a pre-87. I've also heard that the rear won't even fit without major modification. True?

[Brian 89 325i]

as far as i know the front is direct swap but the rear takes a bit more. You either
1) Cut the ends off the bumper and make your own end caps ala jordan
2) Split the diff and your car looks like ass.

Brian

[PatNy]

how much would this cost...considering a good bodyman would do it.....would it be cheaper than going euro bumpers then mtech1??
any one got pics of a mtech1 on a bronzit car?

[Brian 89 325i]

If your seriously considering an Mtec 1 just go with that itll be WAYYYYY BETTER.

Brian

[PatNy]

im considering it but i dunno if bronzit would be a good color for the mtech1.....i would rather go late model bumpers....something like trents car(amazing car) that makes the bronzit actually look good....well the color scheme he used black and bronzit!

[KenC]

Get some Euro bumpers. It'll give it a nice classic look.

[Jordan]

To have the bumper conversion done, its about 18-25 hours of labor. Figure $65/hr is normal shop rate for bodywork. Figure $1500 or so.

[PatNy]

where did u get the bumpers for your conversion jordan?

[C ///M]

He did it himself. He's not your average bmw modder.

[PatNy]

i well aware of that but does he have a parts car or did he purchase them is there anywhere to purchase them from?

[C ///M]

Ah, my mistake. I figured that was the case after I reread your post after I had responded. I don't believe he had a parts car. I'm bought used or from a junk yard like most of us.

[PatNy]

prices?

[C ///M]

Not cheap. A friend and I picked up just the rear bumper with shocks, carrier, etc.. from a junkyard in my area for somewhere around $160 in perfect condition.