respray body kit

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:33 am

i am considering buying an mtech 2 body kit for my 4 door saloon. problem is mine calypso red, the kits white or black. need to get it resprayed. will i need to get the paint code and have it match, or will i find the colour without having to match codes?

also, with regards to pins and fittings, anyone know whats required for a 316i 4 door

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:36 am

Best to match codes.

You will need a full fitting kit (if the seller doesn't include it). The kit costs about £50 from the main dealer (OEM Parts section one here).

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:37 am

ah ok, as long as i can get it all in one package so to speak. would be hassle to get each part individually from different places.

how much do u think is reasonable for the kit? its in VG condition.

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:38 am

Is it genuine and not fibreglass?

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:41 am

im not 100% sure. ill double check with the seller. hes asking for 450

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:49 am

If it's fibreglass, walk away.

If it's genuine and in VGC then worth around £400 mark

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:02 pm

As above, fibreglass walk away for that price, should be origional

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:28 pm

ok i will double check. just awaiting a reply. i think im gonna hang on to mine now, 325 engine and m tech body kit will do the job :p the only i worry about is with the car being low as it it, and the body kit, wont it limit the way i can throw it around? i wana make use of the 325 engine, but i fear ill have to slow down to go over a man hole cover every 2 seconds

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:30 pm

How much is the car lowered by?

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:32 pm

im not sure exactly, but as it stands i need to take great care over bumps

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:35 pm

Sound's to me like you have a 60mm drop.

With fitting the 325 engine you will also need to run the 325 suspension set-up. 40mm drop is ok

Post Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:27 am

your paint code will be on the inner wing, next to where it says calipso red there will be a three didgit code followed by a batch code i.e. 709/1234. the 709 is the paint code, take this code to any paint suppliers and tell them its from BMW , code 709 (or what ever your is) they will be able to match the paint.

As for your kit fitting it is covered in the wiki pages..

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ar_bumpers