Valence questions?

[M///BMW]

I have a 85 325e and I purchased a 86 325es front valence and im having problems mounting my Zender front spoiler...I heard that there were different valences for newer e30s?? Can my 86 valence be converted into a post model valance...or do I have to buy a post model valence?

My front spoiler doesnt even line up or fit right...it can be stretched but it doesn't look right...

Thx

[reelizmpro]

You have to change the valance again to the 88-up style. These valances use spoilers that go over it to change the look. These spoilers aren't meant to be replacements by themselves. Pictures of the parts would help so there's no confusion.

[M///BMW]

ok heres the pics..




It fits on but not right..im stretching it on there so it fits..it does not fit right what so ever..

[Court M3]

That looks aftermarket. No US cars came with that valance.

[M///BMW]

That looks aftermarket. No US cars came with that valance.

How is that possible..I got it off a 86 es..The car was completely stock??

[sixsixii]

What you need is an early euro valance '84-'86. It is identified by the lower part being angled back.

[M///BMW]

What you need is an early euro valance '84-'86. It is identified by the lower part being angled back.

But the zender front spoiler still wont fit on there right..I think i need a newer style valance...

[Aptyp]

CHILDRENS:

84-85 Valence was narrow, same dimensions as Euro early valence. Difference was in the fog-light holes, but all euro lip/spoilers bolt up to it.

86-87 Valence extended a little more forward to allow fitment of oil cooler. So it was a little longer on the sides, because front remained flat.

88+ got a facelift...



OP, take pics of that spoiler from the side. What exactly doesn't fit? Zender valance should fit all 84-87 models, but post pics of exact fitment issues in question.

[M///BMW]

ok..Heres a corner pic..

I pulled the bumper and put that screw to hold it in place...The original mounting spots for the Zender front end dont even line up at all...

In this picture you can see how the bumper is flexing and doesn't sit right...

look at the middle of the bumper its slanted down because its being flexed..

[JasonC]

Its been awhile since i put mine on. But i also had the 85 and back valance under it. I'd just put it on there with a few screws, and if there are places that dont look right put a bolt through it with some shims behind it. The bumper covers the whole mounting area of the zender anyway.

[M///BMW]

Its been awhile since i put mine on. But i also had the 85 and back valance under it. I'd just put it on there with a few screws, and if there are places that dont look right put a bolt through it with some shims behind it. The bumper covers the whole mounting area of the zender anyway.

But its not really designed for it..I can see what ur saying but id rather have a flush fitting bumper...lol..why couldn't e30s be as easy as e36s...lol

[robrez]

Too bad it won't fit like you want it to. Looks like it's in great shape too. Hope you get it figured out, but if decide to sell it.........dibs;)

[M///BMW]

Too bad it won't fit like you want it to. Looks like it's in great shape too. Hope you get it figured out, but if decide to sell it.........dibs;)

Ill def keep you in mind..Im just not getting it...I really think its designed to fit the newer style valance...I wish someone had a picture of a old style valance and a new style to see the difference..

[Farbin Kaiber]

IIRC, it has to be an early model add on simply due to the fact there are two tow hook slots. The later valance uses the plastic bumper with the integrated bumper shock/tow hook threaded assy.

If anything, I think you need the earlier early front valance.

[Court M3]

But the zender front spoiler still wont fit on there right..I think i need a newer style valance...

^^ this is what you need.