Diving boards VS plastic bumpers aging differently?

[The München Monster]

Always funny seeing you guys talk about diving boards. Don't have that issue here. Only the classy euro chrome and... the others. Tbh I dream of owning a classic car and chrome bumpers make it appear older and more classic. My E30 actually just turned 30. This is it, and yes. I know the side of the bumper isn't secured.

[IMG]10850099_10204953957036171_8396810371809149747_n by Forrest Shields, on Flickr[/IMG]

[nando]

I can remember a time on r3v when it was late model coupe or nothing. DB cars used to be way less desirable. I've always loved the early cars with a bumper conversion, either early euro or plastic bumper face lift. You can always get an aftermarket rear valance if the lack of one kills you that much, I personally don't mind the lack of a rear valance. If I could build my dream e30 it would be an early Lapis blue with euro M Tech conversion.

I've always though most early cars look so dated with DB's. The chrome gets pitted, the surrounds fade and warp. The IS airdams look awesome from straight on but the side profile it looks like the car as an underbite.

they still are. this is a DB circle jerk thread. :p

[325i Vert]

Interesting to hear everyone's different opinions. Keep it up!

[E30_Narek]

I've always liked plastic bumpers, they look a lot nicer than the diving boards in my opinion. Just don't like the rear of diving board cars because they look so empty and the bumper looks like a table. I also really like the euro bumpers, especially the rear. Personally, I'd rather own plastic bumpers over the rest though, even m-tech. Just personal preference.

[jrossowvue30]

I can remember a time on r3v when it was late model coupe or nothing. DB cars used to be way less desirable. I've always loved the early cars with a bumper conversion, either early euro or plastic bumper face lift. You can always get an aftermarket rear valance if the lack of one kills you that much, I personally don't mind the lack of a rear valance. If I could build my dream e30 it would be an early Lapis blue with euro M Tech conversion.

I've always though most early cars look so dated with DB's. The chrome gets pitted, the surrounds fade and warp. The IS airdams look awesome from straight on but the side profile it looks like the car as an underbite.

[J.Rizo]

Nothing prettier than my early US 325is

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

[DELPHINtimecapsule]

Nothing prettier than my early US 325is

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[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.

[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

[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]

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

[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.

[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

[stonea]

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[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