Bumper conversion cost. How much. Hard?

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  • svn2002s
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2004
    • 472

    #1

    Bumper conversion cost. How much. Hard?

    Hi, I've been looking for the right E30 for some time (2 door or conv, not decided yet) but they have to have the newer look(plastic bumpers). So, my question is how much it runs to convert the ugly Al. bumpers into plastic (found a nice 88 coupe) too much work? It's a nightmare project?
    I read the convertible is a straight swap true?
  • Jand3rson
    Banned
    • Oct 2003
    • 37587

    #2
    You're in luck if you found an 88 with the aluminum bumpers. Late model plastic bumpers are a direct swap onto the 88, no modification required whatsoever. All you need is a set of plastic bumpers, and you can bolt them right on.

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    • nando
      Moderator
      • Nov 2003
      • 34827

      #3
      is this on an 88? if so it's pretty much a bolt on mod, 88's and later share the same body.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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      • 325ise30
        Member
        • May 2005
        • 61

        #4
        Yup the drop top and all 1988+ E30s are a straight swap to plastics. Also have you considered the euro chrome bumpers they have a slim design and fit the car rather nicely.
        Previous cars, bmw's 85 325e 93 318is
        88 suzuki samurai

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        • 325ise30
          Member
          • May 2005
          • 61

          #5
          ok i guess i was a little late on that one
          Previous cars, bmw's 85 325e 93 318is
          88 suzuki samurai

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          • svn2002s
            E30 Addict
            • Sep 2004
            • 472

            #6
            Thanks for all the replies.

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            • CleanAzzE30z
              R3V OG
              • Jan 2004
              • 11794

              #7
              Try your best to get an 88 or newer. Thats all I have to say. :)


              2001 Titaniumsilber 540i Sport 6-Speed
              1990 Diamantschwarz Alpha-N 2.5L ///M3
              1986 Alpinweiss 325e M50B25 (R.I.P.)

              -Talk to me when more sound comes from the induction than from the exhaust...

              -Argentina........lo mas grande que hay.

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