Diving boards VS plastic bumpers aging differently?

[jeffnhiscars]

Out of the 5 e30s I have owned they all had diving boards. At this point anything else would seems odd. Nice wheels, a bit of a drop and I'm fine.

[e30onBBSs]

has anyone really weighed the bumpers? Would the weight be euro >plastic > db? Someone said euros are lighter earlier

[Bearmw]

The diving boards on my vert probably weigh less than the Euros because I removed about 1/3 of the metal and I cut and had welded the shocks so even more mass is gone. I like the boards on most cars but also like the other options. I should have kept my rust free cirrus 87 325 and done a plastic swap on that, it would have looked nice. With my vert I gave up the functionality the boards naturally possesses and hope for the best because race car/ foolish. For crash resistance I have boards on my E28 and wouldn't have it any other way due to the fact I drive it all the time. It mostly parking lot and small shrubbery protection.

BTW Rizo I like that RD spoiler. I have one but have yet to install it. I think my bumpers are tucked like an inch too much to keep it looking proper but I may have to reassess.

[J.Rizo]

BTW Rizo I like that RD spoiler. I have one but have yet to install it. I think my bumpers are tucked like an inch too much to keep it looking proper but I may have to reassess.

nah nah nah don't do any of that, just avoid the hassle and sell it to me ;D

[estoguy]

A late model valance on diving boards is a must in my book! Volvo lip, not so much.

This.

I'm probably weird, but I love the chrome on my '86. The airdam as pictured above would definitely improve the look on my car, IMO. Don't have the money for Euro bumpers, but would consider doing the tuck on mine.

[flyboyx]

tech 1>chrome euro bumps>mtech 2>painted euro bumps>plastic bumps .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............................................diving boards. no offense, but i despise diving boards.

early tail lights>late tail lights.

late front valance>early valance

late rear valance>early valance

early is valance>late is valance

[stonea]

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[Das Delfin]

I like being able to see the muffler on an early car without a rear valence. Reminds me of a muscle car. But I feel a rear valence on a diving board car looks like a fat guy with two chins.. totally the opposite of the clean and light look of an early car with euro bumpers.

I'm not terribly opposed to a diving board front end, but if I had the chance, I'd try to grab some euro bumpers over plastics

Also J.Rizo your car makes me want to french my headlights :O

[J.Rizo]

Also J.Rizo your car makes me want to french my headlights :O

do etttttttt. I think yellow headlights look good 99% of the time.
think it would look tits with the red details of your car.

[Mr. Wolfe]

tech 1>chrome euro bumps>mtech 2>painted euro bumps>plastic bumps .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............................................diving boards. no offense, but i despise diving boards.

early tail lights>late tail lights.

late front valance>early valance

late rear valance>early valance

early is valance>late is valance

I am confused, so MTech 1 is a bumper and not a valence? I thought MTech 1 went with the Euro chromes?

Mr. Wolfe

[flyboyx]

I am confused, so MTech 1 is a bumper and not a valence? I thought MTech 1 went with the Euro chromes?

Mr. Wolfe

it is indeed a valance. it just makes the chromes look that much better. this comparison above includes mtech 2 where the rear bumper and valance are one piece.

my apologies. it was probably written under the assumption those reading it would have had a lengthy tenure here.

[Mr. Wolfe]

it is indeed a valance. it just makes the chromes look that much better. this comparison above includes mtech 2 where the rear bumper and valance are one piece.

my apologies. it was probably written under the assumption those reading it would have had a lengthy tenure here.

Thanks for the explanation. I am still learning this platform, appreciate the patience with me.

Mr. Wolfe

[DesertBMW]

For example 1988 coupe and sedan have metal bumpers but this model also has late model front and rear valance. Metal bumpers can be shortened and will look perfect. Problem with 1984-1987 is that there is no rear valance to cover the muffler and with extended rear bumper it just looks disproportional.

[DELPHINtimecapsule]

Nothing prettier than my early US 325is

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[J.Rizo]

Nothing prettier than my early US 325is

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agreed! just needs a rear valence man, would look perfect.