suggestions for front spoiler options for early euro

[dahows]

I'm looking for suggestions from the community on available options for under the front bumper of my euro car.

I like the Mtech 1 but a full kit is likely outside my budget. Does anyone have experience with the DTM Mtech 1 (http://www.dtmfiberwerkz.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_33_83_290&products_id=47 )?
I also have always liked bbs as well but what other options work with the metal euro bumpers?

I'm not in any hurry, just researching my options at this point.
Thx

[ldsbeaker]

Is this a pic of your car as-is?

I always liked the stock euro look. Mine will look just like that, except the yellow fogs.

[McGyver]

are those the same fogs as came on early db cars? (like in my sig)

[dahows]

are those the same fogs as came on early db cars? (like in my sig)

According to bmwfans.info, these fogs were not used on stateside cars.

Is this a pic of your car as-is?

I always liked the stock euro look. Mine will look just like that, except the yellow fogs.

Yes, that's how my car sits today. I'm looking for something a little lower and more aggressive. The side profile, with the slant, leaves me a little cold. Not the best pic, but you get the idea.

[NC325iC]

that same front valence with the sport lip (it looks kinda like Jay Leno chin) would look good.

[ldsbeaker]

are those the same fogs as came on early db cars? (like in my sig)

Nope, sorry. I'm going to have to disagree.
Early Euro Foglight stuff. (what OP has mounted)


PN for the lens/light has a cross with US E30 M3s. That's it for US applications.

that's according to BMW. Now maybe the actual lenses might fit, but it's going to be a non-starter without #7 (the bracket) above. Maybe some other stuff, as well.

I searched around pretty well for this, as I thought that the E28 535is fogs were the same as the M3 fogs, and by extension, could mount to the Early euro valence. Never got a good answer.
I ended up finding some BRAND NEW French fogs and euro brackets here about a month ago. Maybe I'll give the 535is fogs a try in these brackets.

edit: yeah, that angle isn't very flattering. Is there an engine in the car? Or maybe it's all that lightness you added with the Euro bumps. Either way, that reverse rake is horrid. Go with the coilovers, then you can adjust to your heart's delight...

See? vvvvvvv

[dahows]

that same front valence with the sport lip (it looks kinda like Jay Leno chin) would look good.

Do you have pics or part numbers for this, I don't think I'm familiar with it.
Thanks.

[dahows]

edit: yeah, that angle isn't very flattering. Is there an engine in the car? Or maybe it's all that lightness you added with the Euro bumps. Either way, that reverse rake is horrid. Go with the coilovers, then you can adjust to your heart's delight...

See? vvvvvvv

My bad, I was referring to the angle of the valance, see below. As far as the 4x4 look, that is first on the list to correct. This is a street car so I won't be going too low but I will be lowering some. Being a 323i, it is lighter than other m20s.

[ldsbeaker]

oh, right. Yeah, doesn't look very "aggressive" does it?

I haven't thought about solving that problem yet...

ebay.de

[kronus]

Your options are pfeba(what I have), the OEM aero kit lip ( hard as hell to find), the tech 1 valence, and the Alpina lip. When I get off an iPod and to an actual pc, I will post some pics.

[JasonC]

that same front valence with the sport lip (it looks kinda like Jay Leno chin) would look good.

That lip you're talking about is for the 86-87 valance.

[kronus]

That lip you're talking about is for the 86-87 valance.

Yeah, and so is the Zender and BBS, IIRC. Those are both valence replacements like the Mtech I, though.

For op's info: there are two styles of pre-facelift euro valence - an early one like what you have and a later one that has less "underbite". Different lips fit both:

Early-early (pre '86):
Stock
OEM Aerodynamic kit
Pfeba (which is actually early early Aerodynamic kit, it changed later)
Alpina (bolts to the valence instead of covering it like the later one)

Early-late (mid-'86 until mid '87):
Stock
OEM Aerodynamic kit II (Jay Leno lip mentioned above)
Alpina (covers the early-late valence but needs it for support)

Then, there are the complete valences. You can have both types of sheetmetal valence under them, it doesn't really matter. Known valences:

Mtech I (James Crivellone's car)
Hartge
BBS (hendrixvodu's car)
Zender (JasonC's old car)


HTH

[N2MYE30]

You will find your valence here. Nice car!!!

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=85610&highlight=front+end

[dahows]

Great info Kronos and thanks n2mye30 for the link.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Do the Alpina.