Euro bumpers front valance question

[JasonC]

It's the exact same lower lip.

[Jean]

Thanks! I wonder which ones actually fit the valance 51711906288/287 or 51711933767/768.

Do you know of the lower lip or apron that I have here is specific to this valance? I had a similar lower lip on my 84 when it came with the diving board bumpers, it also had the brake duct holes and all.

[JasonC]

That there is the early one (82-85) it curves under somewhat. Where the later one is more flat looking. Also here's a hint, you can use a e36 M3 lip on that plastic lip. The e36 part has to be cut down and trimmed to fit it though.

EDIT: real oem is showing 2 different part#'s for the fog light delete panels (#9)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...19&hg=51&fg=20

[Jean]

Is the early one the one-piece fiberglass is that an add-on aftermarket or oem piece?

Also, does anybody know what the part number for the fog light delete covers for this valance would be?

[kronus]

Yes, there were two generations of early euro valence. The earlier one (82-85) was flatter in the front. You have the later one.

[hendrixvodu]

Here is a picture -

late model ...its like the plastic bumper valance equivalent.....i think 86 and up had them?

[Jean]

Here is a picture -

[ethree]

Was there more than one type of front valance for euro bumpers?

Yes. Sorry I don't know how many different types there were or when they made the design changes.

[Jean]

I picked up a set of e30 euro bumpers and the valance that was on the same car is metal, and uses a plastic lower lip with brake duct holes. Also, fog light brackets mount with 3 screws and sit flush with the valance.

Was there more than one type of front valance for euro bumpers?