Differences between early and late models

[camshaftgsxr]

FYI, pop-out windows will close automatically at about 90-100 mph. ;)

Is that true or are you messing around, because if so I'm going to go test that tonight.

[AndrewBird]

My '91 318is has the black "Shadowline" window trim though. So some model year 318is' had chrome?

All M42 powered cars had black trim.

FYI, pop-out windows will close automatically at about 90-100 mph. ;)

[sapurvis]

My '91 318is has the black "Shadowline" window trim though. So some model year 318is' had chrome?

[nando]

91 cars have no trunk tar. Maybe 1990 too, but I've never looked at one.

[LJ851]

Black (schwarz) '89 has contrasting diamond schwarz bumpers, i believe the only plastic bumper car to have mismatched bumper/body colors.

The black '89is is truly is the pinnacle of non M e30.

[JonTheHero22]

That's a whole different subject, buuuuut I can kind of aee how theyre related.. For a majority of parts you listed, yes, they interchange. My 1989 325iS has an 1985 325e 5-speed in it. Most of everything interchanges, you just need to make sure you have the correct accompanying parts/accessories (driveshaft, throwout bearing, shift linkage, harnesses etc.)

You can even make stuff like early eS/iS/Zender/BBS/Alpina/etc. plastic valences work on late models with some modifications to the mounts. However, most of those already have Late Model counterparts, so you wouldn't really need to.

Stuff like early model Euro valences/bumpers also transfer fine over to early and late model USDM cars with the correct accompanying parts

So does the same thing apply between sedans and coupes?

[JinormusJ]

So are parts (transmissions, radios, drive shafts, etc.) interchangeable between early and late models/ sedans and coupes?

That's a whole different subject, buuuuut I can kind of aee how theyre related.. For a majority of parts you listed, yes, they interchange. My 1989 325iS has an 1985 325e 5-speed in it. Most of everything interchanges, you just need to make sure you have the correct accompanying parts/accessories (driveshaft, throwout bearing, shift linkage, harnesses etc.)

You can even make stuff like early eS/iS/Zender/BBS/Alpina/etc. plastic valences work on late models with some modifications to the mounts. However, most of those already have Late Model counterparts, so you wouldn't really need to.

Stuff like early model Euro valences/bumpers also transfer fine over to early and late model USDM cars with the correct accompanying parts

[delatlanta1281]

My rear windows roll down :p

:hitler:

[JonTheHero22]

So are parts (transmissions, radios, drive shafts, etc.) interchangeable between early and late models/ sedans and coupes?

[JinormusJ]

Got to give it up to Eric for the comprehensive list. Seems just about right

[cabriodster87]

I don't know about sedans, but i know that the front windows between early/late are not interchangeable.

Isn't that because late mirror mount epoxied to inner surface?


edit: You meant front door windows, my bad.

[rmdashrf]

that's the gutter rail and door trim. the actual window trim is black.

not talking about shadow trim.
late:

early

Ah gotcha. My bad.

[Cabriolet]

I have had a '90 and '91 sedan, both had chrome window trim. I believe only coupes of these years had shadowline trim.

that's the gutter rail and door trim. the actual window trim is black.

I believe it was only the 91 318is that had shadowline trim.

not talking about shadow trim.
late:

early

[rzerob]

Pop outs are easy to switch over to. I wrote DIY.

[rturbo 930]

I believe it was only the 91 318is that had shadowline trim.