Bumpers, bumpers, bumpers!

[dinanm3atl]

Are the shocks the same? Or should I go with plastic bumper shocks? I assume plastic bumper shocks.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

The shocks are different. Rundown on bumper shocks:

Plastics go to plastics.
Diving Boards go to diving boards.

Now, the shocks on diving board convertibles are a little shorter than on the other diving board cars, so if you want a tuck without drilling and losing the safety factor you can swap for convertible diving board shocks. I did, and it made my coupe look better, no more buck tooth look.

[dinanm3atl]

Thanks for the additional info. I would need some plastic bumper shocks :)

[Mike30e]

Just what I'm looking to do. How much did it tuck the bumper from the original shock??

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

Maybe an inch, inch and a quarter. I took before and after pics front and back but I don't know which memory card they ended up on, or where half my mem cards went so I'm assuming they are lost. It's a worth while visual upgrade in my book.

[Mike30e]

Yeah, going to do that... Thanx much.

[dinanm3atl]

So I just got my rear plastic for 88. Came with the side supports for the body. Are the holes already there for the side supports? Will I need to measure and drill them?

What about the fronts? I know the shocks and bumper bolt on after that front and rear.

[jeffw]

did a bumper tuck and the donkey dicks bumpers look WAY better.

[dinanm3atl]

So I just got my rear plastic for 88. Came with the side supports for the body. Are the holes already there for the side supports? Will I need to measure and drill them?

What about the fronts? I know the shocks and bumper bolt on after that front and rear.

Anyone?

I know the shocks will bolt on but I need to install the side supports and since I have a 1988 I assume the body already has the plastic bumper support holes for mounting said supports...

Anyone who actually did the swap on a 88 comment? Alternatively have a friend with a 1990 325i coupe so definitely could make a template if need be.

[scabzzzz]

I cant remember. Sorry :(

[dinanm3atl]

I cant remember. Sorry :(

It is no big deal. Someone will chime in :)

[E30QC]

anyone ever do a db to nondb swap? i want to.. just want to know before buying this donor shell

[custom e30]

this is my car

ugly bumper, how can i get the bumper in the next picture to fit on my convertible, what needs to be done?

[fporro]

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[scabzzzz]

The no0bness is thick in this thread my friends.