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    325i/is/e TAIL LIGHT question

    I always thought that the 'i / is' had the 3 layer taillights, but when i go to the junkyards i always see 325e body style and 2 layer taillights. I was also wondering if the 325i / is with the metal bumper like the 325e also has a short rear end. I'm asking because i was wondering if i could just swap out the Rear of a newer 325i / is with my 325e rear. That is one of the things i don't like about my 325e, is the shorter rear end. Otherwise i favor the 2 layer taillights.
    http://www.decal-spec.com

    #2
    The rear ends are not shorter or longer.

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      #3
      Originally posted by BS87
      The rear ends are not shorter or longer.
      Actually, the late model cars have a lower valance that does extend lower.
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        #4
        ok not longer or shorter, i meant going vertical not horizontal.....the bottom lip of the 'i/is' are longer towards the floor.
        http://www.decal-spec.com

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          #5
          if i understand you right, which im not quite sure i do

          car with metal bumpers (older) have smaller tails (2 layers)

          plastic bumper cars (newer) have bigger tails (3 layers)

          the metal bumper cars have a smaller rear valence too

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            #6
            Originally posted by DaveCN
            Originally posted by BS87
            The rear ends are not shorter or longer.
            Actually, the late model cars have a lower valance that does extend lower.
            I know, i thought he meant the rear 1/4 panel beeing longer.

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              #7
              Thank you:) but since it has been confirmed, i planning to go to the junkyard soon and was wondering if the lower "valance" from a later model can be taken off and if so would it be possible to use to extend the earlier models like my 325e
              http://www.decal-spec.com

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                #8


                talk to Bill

                he did it

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                  #9
                  And there is an exception to what robert said there,, my 88 325ix has metal bumpers and 3 layer tailights... I think the 88's are the one exception to the rule.. Just a factoid :twisted:
                  Project e30 m3 starts now..... :D

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                    #10
                    Yes. 88 model E30's have the larger tails, diving board rear (slightly smaller), and the unibody rear apron.

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                      #11
                      Thanks guys
                      http://www.decal-spec.com

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                        #12
                        <p>yea i have a 86 325es and i hate the rear end on. its so ugly, but i love it</p>
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