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  • TFJR
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2012
    • 561

    #151
    Love your thread and photography. It inspires me to go wrench on my car. It'll look awesome with that front valence painted and installed. You should get the pin stripping done on the new fender to continue with the theme and match the rest of the car!
    1988 325 Lachs Sedan SOLD

    1989 325i Bronzit Beige 2 Door
    SOLD

    2018 Volkswagen Alltrack SE DSG
    Past:1988 325iS Lachs 5 Speed

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    • wworm
      E30 Mastermind
      • Dec 2016
      • 1719

      #152
      Originally posted by 2mAn
      I love cowcatchers so much. Car looks so mean with it


      I think they look sick too. But why on earth are they called cow catchers?


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      1984 Delphin 318i 2 door

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      • oprahhwinfreyy
        Advanced Member
        • Apr 2015
        • 170

        #153
        Originally posted by wworm
        I think they look sick too. But why on earth are they called cow catchers?


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        If you're from a rural area, on backroads you'll see grates that are built across the width of the road that keep cows from going places you don't want them too. They can't cross the grates or they'll get stuck.

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        • agent
          Vice Grand Pubaa
          • Mar 2010
          • 7960

          #154
          ^ While mostly factually correct, there's not really any connection I'm aware of between the grates in a road and the front valence of an ('87) E30.

          The cow catcher name comes from the triangular frame built onto the fronts of trains, and even some 18 wheelers, which is designed to forcibly move large objects (livestock) out of the way without having to slow down.



          Originally posted by kronus
          would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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          • oprahhwinfreyy
            Advanced Member
            • Apr 2015
            • 170

            #155
            Originally posted by agent
            ^ While mostly factually correct, there's not really any connection I'm aware of between the grates in a road and the front valence of an ('87) E30.

            The cow catcher name comes from the triangular frame built onto the fronts of trains, and even some 18 wheelers, which is designed to forcibly move large objects (livestock) out of the way without having to slow down.



            Oh nice. I just assumed the slots in the valence resembled grates and thats why people called them that.

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            • 2mAn
              Señior Mod
              • Aug 2010
              • 20087

              #156
              That gif has had me rolling for a while now. I want one on my E30 haha
              Simon
              Current Cars:
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              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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              • wworm
                E30 Mastermind
                • Dec 2016
                • 1719

                #157
                lolol I assumed because of the grates but it never really made sense to me that that would transfer to an e30 valance...either way its kind of hilarious
                1984 Delphin 318i 2 door

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                • oprahhwinfreyy
                  Advanced Member
                  • Apr 2015
                  • 170

                  #158
                  Alright. Still no reply from KAMotors. I took a photo of where the filter enclosure is hitting.



                  Circle A is the top of the ABS. Circle B is the line coming out of the radiator towards the firewall and down.

                  I can't close the hood with the filter bolted up because it sits atop the ABS. I can't divert it to the right side like I see in all the photos because the side of the filter meets that line from the radiator.

                  Since KAMotors won't respond I need you guys' help.

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                  • oprahhwinfreyy
                    Advanced Member
                    • Apr 2015
                    • 170

                    #159





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                    • Staszek
                      R3VLimited
                      • May 2006
                      • 2533

                      #160
                      Looking!!
                      Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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                      • oprahhwinfreyy
                        Advanced Member
                        • Apr 2015
                        • 170

                        #161










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                        • MCreally?
                          Member
                          • Apr 2017
                          • 52

                          #162
                          You started at a very similar starting point as I did, great progress. What did you do to restore the color in your door tray? I have the same interior/exterior color combo as you and my door cards are bugging me.

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                          • oprahhwinfreyy
                            Advanced Member
                            • Apr 2015
                            • 170

                            #163
                            Originally posted by MCreally?
                            You started at a very similar starting point as I did, great progress. What did you do to restore the color in your door tray? I have the same interior/exterior color combo as you and my door cards are bugging me.
                            Water and Vinegar Dilution with Magic Eraser.

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                            • E30335i
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Feb 2014
                              • 1035

                              #164
                              Originally posted by oprahhwinfreyy
                              Alright. Still no reply from KAMotors. I took a photo of where the filter enclosure is hitting.



                              Circle A is the top of the ABS. Circle B is the line coming out of the radiator towards the firewall and down.

                              I can't close the hood with the filter bolted up because it sits atop the ABS. I can't divert it to the right side like I see in all the photos because the side of the filter meets that line from the radiator.

                              Since KAMotors won't respond I need you guys' help.



                              Your not doing something right, pic of it somewhat installed? I've seen these installed on swapped cars and b25/27 and there's no issue. I can see your trans cooler line hitting it but other than that that's it.


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                              • oprahhwinfreyy
                                Advanced Member
                                • Apr 2015
                                • 170

                                #165
                                Originally posted by E30335i
                                Your not doing something right, pic of it somewhat installed? I've seen these installed on swapped cars and b25/27 and there's no issue. I can see your trans cooler line hitting it but other than that that's it.


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                                Ill send a photo of it mocked up by the end of today.

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