Difference between revisions of "Body Kits"
Grrrmachine (talk | contribs) (New page: Body kits, also knows as an Aerodynamics Package, were plastic or fibreglass accessories that fitted to the extremities of the car. While their aerodynamic function is limited, they do pro...) |
Grrrmachine (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
Bodykits were available as optional extras from the dealer under the M-Tech brand, and are referred to as [[325i_Sport#Tech 1|Tech 1]] for early cars and [[325i_Sport#Tech 2|Tech 2]] for facelift cars. The bodykits consisted not only of bumpers, valance lips and spoilers, but were also complimented by [[Interior|interior]] options including [[Steering_Wheels|steering wheels]] and gear knobs. Touring and Cabriolet models had Sports Edition side skirts as standard, which 325i Sports models had the full M-Technic Aerodynamics Package as standard. | Bodykits were available as optional extras from the dealer under the M-Tech brand, and are referred to as [[325i_Sport#Tech 1|Tech 1]] for early cars and [[325i_Sport#Tech 2|Tech 2]] for facelift cars. The bodykits consisted not only of bumpers, valance lips and spoilers, but were also complimented by [[Interior|interior]] options including [[Steering_Wheels|steering wheels]] and gear knobs. Touring and Cabriolet models had Sports Edition side skirts as standard, which 325i Sports models had the full M-Technic Aerodynamics Package as standard. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
Third parties such as Zender and Reiger also produced body kits for the E30, with certain elements now being highly sought-after collectibles. | Third parties such as Zender and Reiger also produced body kits for the E30, with certain elements now being highly sought-after collectibles. | ||
| − | |||
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 13 November 2011
Body kits, also knows as an Aerodynamics Package, were plastic or fibreglass accessories that fitted to the extremities of the car. While their aerodynamic function is limited, they do provide aesthetic enhancements to the E30's body style.
All E30s left the factory with a plastic lower edge on their front valance, known as a chin spoiler or lip. Optional extras include side skirts that protect the sills from road damage, rear valance spoilers to balance the effect of chin spoilers, and boot lid spoilers to add an aggressive look to the vehicle.
Bodykits were available as optional extras from the dealer under the M-Tech brand, and are referred to as Tech 1 for early cars and Tech 2 for facelift cars. The bodykits consisted not only of bumpers, valance lips and spoilers, but were also complimented by interior options including steering wheels and gear knobs. Touring and Cabriolet models had Sports Edition side skirts as standard, which 325i Sports models had the full M-Technic Aerodynamics Package as standard.
Third parties such as Zender and Reiger also produced body kits for the E30, with certain elements now being highly sought-after collectibles.
Side Skirts
SE Side Skirts
The Special Equipment sideskirts were fitted as standard to Touring and Cabriolet models, and were also found on all SE models of the 320i and 325i. However, there's nothing preventing you from fitting these to your own E30.
Each skirt is in two pieces; a main section running under the doors to the rear arch, and a small leading section which covers the lower portion of the front wing. These two parts simply slide and clip together.
The kit is mounted using a series of plastic clips. Along the top edge, these clips plug into holes drilled into the sill, while the bottom edge clips directly to the lower sill edge. As the skirt tucks into the wheel arch at both ends, two more holes are drilled into the wheel arch lip to hold plastic plugs.
Click here for the official BMW side skirt fitting guide
Bumpers
M-Tech
Learn more about fitting Tech 2 front and rear bumpers.
