About 14 years ago, I ordered aftermarket grills from a parts supplier because the price was right. When they arrived they were "different" from the old US grills. I didn't realize it at the time but they were copies of the now popular euro grills. I still rock those same grills on my E30 M3 today. They are exact in every way and even came with the proper gaskets. So don't be turned off by the reps, afterall they are just grills.
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"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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How do you find euro specific parts in a US junkyard?Comment
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a good eye...Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver View Post
you'd be suprised what you can find.sigpicComment
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The replicas are fine... I have a set, and there is nothing wrong with them. They fit perfectly, and you'd be hard pressed to find any differences.
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Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver View Post
That's where I found mine.. Gotta love Pull-a-part.Originally posted by payney8
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i found a euro valence. sadly the rear bumper was smashed and the front was already takenOriginally posted by neighborhood View Post
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part numbers.Originally posted by AME30 View Postbut how do i know the dealer ones are the euro ones??
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Originally posted by HollandComment
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You guys need some euro grills? I guess i could make a trip to the Junk Yard...alexw
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The OEM ones are better quality. They don't fade as fast and they're more sturdy. The aftermarket ones are more flimsy.Comment
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the quality of the mold isn't nearly as good either. They aren't terrible but i wouldn't buy them again.Originally posted by MikesJo View PostComment
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If you look closely, you can definitely see imperfection in the replicas. I went through two sets via AMS and still had minor fitment issues. Hold out for a used set. My 2 cents.sigpic
An unlucky E30 I came across in Rotterdam, HollandComment
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Compared to a real one. I can't see any difference at all.
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I also picked up euro grilles from a US junkyard, $10. It sounds like they defiantly can be found.Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver View PostComment
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