Bumpers, bumpers, bumpers!

[E30newb6]

No. They're not 100% bolt up. This topic has been discussed thoroughly before.

Thanks. I've been so caught up in reading on this topic that I had 1987 on the brain because I saw somewhere that the change date was 09/1987. My car is a 1988. So If I wanted to do the swap what all would I need? Just the bumper covers, shocks and brackets or is the front actual bumper different too?

Thanks

[ahrensNW]

I could read this thread 100 times and still be confused. Can someone tell me nicely if the plastic front bumper would be a direct bolt up to my 1987 325is? Would it have to be 09/1987 or later? I know the rear does not fit without modification. I still don't know what the difference is between the early and late front valance/air dam. Thanks

No. They're not 100% bolt up. This topic has been discussed thoroughly before.

[E30newb6]

I could read this thread 100 times and still be confused. Can someone tell me nicely if the plastic front bumper would be a direct bolt up to my 1987 325is? Would it have to be 09/1987 or later? I know the rear does not fit without modification. I still don't know what the difference is between the early and late front valance/air dam. Thanks

[e30325is603]

so after reading the first 10 pages of this thread I realize my dreams have been crushed, and without being a body tech or paying way too much money, I can't get an M Tech II body kit onto my 87 325is... luckily I got lucky this being my first e30 and my diving boards are already tucked and it doesn't look bad... guess I will have to deal until my car explodes and I buy a post 88 e30

[pietro]

What valence is this?

And can it be used for an 88 325ic?





And does anyone have any idea where to source the parts? ;)

[bradnic]

Cabrios, be it pre or post 88 do not need major modifications, it's a bolt on scenario.

what you'll need to find it's a rear apron from Racing Dynamics or some other tuner to cover spare tire/muffler area

in about a week or so Im going to try coupe and baur rear euro bumpers on my 2/87 cabrio, will post follow-up.

here's the red 2/87 with plastic bumpers upgrade and RD rear apron as well as my 5/87 cabrio with M Tech 2 set-up...

full detailed rear plastic bumper swap for an E30 DB convertible in the link below. *NO* body mods, *NO* bumper mods except for 1 hole each side of the bumper carrier, not visible.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=4221213&postcount=17

[325i_swap]

Ah i see, well with the skirts it should all be even. Needs more paint ;)

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[4evere30]

Cut what?my car is an early with plastic bumpers so my bumper sits a little higher now then when it had a diving board . The valance sits about has low as my front lip ,although it kinda hard to tell while my cars all up on jack stands I think it should look good with skirts after its finally done It really required minor cutting... Fits alright ....heres some pictures of a mudflap mock-up I did to hide the gap between valance and fender :-P

[325i_swap]

Wait a second....youre not gonna cut it?

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[4evere30]

Some Pictures of progress....made up some end caps and attached them ....more pictures comings soon

[4evere30]

I was thinking mudflaps at first too, I cut up an old BMW floor mat and was trying to get it positioned but I couldn't figure out a way to make it stay tight against the end of the valance....so now I'm going to make end caps .... if they don't turn out so pretty then at least I'll have something to screw the mud flaps to ;-)

[325i_swap]

I like that idea....

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[Regnar75]

or mudflaps

[4evere30]

Sweet ,I'll post some pictures of my e30 before ,during install and after e36 valance

[325i_swap]

I just cut it and left it open, endcaps would be nice haha. Im gonna have the same setup as you then! Already have the Volvo lip on, and getting the skirts ready to mount

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