Changing valence

[Fasteddie222]

I just purchased a 1989 convertible that I want to change the lower valence to the regular one that most e30s have. I don't want to do a plastic bumper swap I actually like the diving boards. What do I need? Just the lower part?

This is my car



I want this valence







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[gart]

Clean looking cabrio, congrats. It should just bolt up but they look a little funny with the metal bumpers. They cover part of the valence thats not covered by the late model plastics. Also need a lip, fog lights if you want them, or the deletes + brake vent ducts. Someone who knows more will be along to correct me if I'm wrong I haven't fit mine yet but I'm doing the late model plastics swap

[djjerme]

Can be done.

Will require a couple mods for everything to play nice. My racecar is an 85 chassis, with late model valance, and Vert bumper surrounds on the front. There was a little drilling required on the valance to attach the vert bumper surrounds.

[2mAn]

but what about the tow hook?

[gart]

but what about the tow hook?

Good call. Forgot you have to chop that.

[2mAn]

and its usually replaced with the late model bumper shock which houses the new latch, but if you keep the diving boards... then what?

[5Toes]

convert to 88 e30 spec???

[Mushroom Stew]

tucked diving boards with later model valences actually look pretty sweet. Have a nice retro look to them.