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dayvo
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:25 pm

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I have had a few e30' but i have never come across one of these? what is it? some sort of serios sump guard with built in anit roll?

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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:32 pm

Sump Guard :)
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:34 pm

looks meaty though and i havent come across one before. why does it have the massive bar attatched to it that connects to the chassis rails? ARB Style
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:34 pm

think its just what bolts it in place, quite rare and desirable :)
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:36 pm

handy if you live in an area with lots of speed humps
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:37 pm

yep thats a sump guard i reckon you should take it off as it will save weight and make your car faster and i'll take it off your hands save it taking up space in the garage
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:37 pm

yep same as what ive just bought a genuine sump gaurd.
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:38 pm

BMW list it as a wind deflecter,there was one on e bay the other day for about twenty quid or so
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:40 pm

ahh i thought they might be scarce. what are they worth?.. i dont really see any use for it as my car isnt lowered at all and i dont do track days or anything. but if its not worth much i may as well just leave it there. not worth the time/hassle of removing it
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:39 pm

These were often fitted to south african market cars. I have never seen one factory fitted on a UK car. Providing your car has proper suspension, not really neccessary.
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Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:09 pm

Would be good for speedbumps.....
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Sent you a pm.
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