Rear Bumper - metal to mtech2 conversion

[A1BMW325iSport]

here is what i did with the rear bumper mounts, i pulled out the blanking plates to the box section (they are hidden put a screwdriver in the hole and use it to lever out the blanking plates) then i tapped out the hole for the mounting stud (left side has 1 hole allready the other is hidden it just needs tapping out) then the other side you have the left hole but the right one you will need to drill into the battery tray area, then i inserted the shocks and bolted them up

also you will need to grind off rear tow eye and just fibreglass over it (you can just see in 3rd photo)

all rust was treated, repaired and painted, and new nuts and bolts used on the bumper fittings






bumper shocks on car ready for bumper to slide on...


here is the bumper carrier temp fitted...

[mrLEE30]

looks good so far. How are you modifying the bumper around the arch??

lets see some finished pics mate!!

mrlee

[clackmac325]

Yes finally!!!
Ive done this.You also have to alter the plastic panel in front of the rear wheel arch. I had to cut a piece out and glue it back together.
The kit is made out or impact typr resin so you cannot"weld" it with heat like other kitts.
Id like to see some pics of how you over came this because im not happy with the way mine turned out.The rear bumper over hangs the arch also.
Good luck mate.

[A1BMW325iSport]

i`m welding in facelift arches

[elliot]

Yes finally!!!
Ive done this.You also have to alter the plastic panel in front of the rear wheel arch. I had to cut a piece out and glue it back together.
The kit is made out or impact typr resin so you cannot"weld" it with heat like other kitts.
Id like to see some pics of how you over came this because im not happy with the way mine turned out.The rear bumper over hangs the arch also.
Good luck mate.

hey clint, not seen you about for a while, hows tricks matey?

[A1BMW325iSport]

all the rest of m-tech kit fits straight on no problems

[clackmac325]

Cool mate, been to portugal then had loads of problems with my laptop.
The anti virus thingy didnt want to work with my vodafone card so i was browzing with out any protection.Of cause the thing got all spammed up.
Had to get the bloody thing rebooted.Sorted now though i hope.
How you doing matey are you going to Gaydon??

Back to subject. So welding in later shape arch`s is the way to go eh???
I thought the later shape was about a inch longer so you would still have problems.(According to the total bmw artical)
Its to give the rear passengers more leg room.So i would assume its in the floor pan?? May be im wrong but almost every "conversion" ive seen looks a bit dodgy.

[A1BMW325iSport]

its just the arches, they should fit straight on with a bit of trimming.

[ndibari]

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[amaank]

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could you please change your avatar, it changes the whole layout of the thread.

Thanks!

[ndibari]

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any news????

[BrAdZ]

are the fibergalss kits the same...? or would a rear fiberglass bumper be the prefect fit for a pre facelift

[A1BMW325iSport]

if you buy a fibre glass kit new, ask for the one you want they should sell one for 83-87 and one for 88-91

[BrAdZ]

hmm so........ i could get a fiberglass rear bumper..... and a real front one and have no fitting problems :O

[A1BMW325iSport]

i had a fibreglass kit on my old 83 320i, looked great but not exactly strong, i suppose if it was just the rear bumper your gonna use then prob ok, i def. wouldn`t recommend the front bumper though just not strong enough

[Simon13]

if it's a late chrome car then the floor pan should be the same as a facelfit car, as they did this early on in the E30''s life like 84/5 i think

Might aswell sort the petrol filler neck whie it has no arches too mate?!