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Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:46 am

will m3 front and rear bumpers fit a facelift car? thinking of options for when the car gets re painted and so far im struck on m3 front and rear bumpers... side skirts is still something im thinking about

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Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:25 pm

No they will not fit . Then there is the small matter of £500+ for a front one and £250+ for a rear.
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Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:24 pm

I'm sure they can be chopped about to to pull tight against non flared e30 arches, but would need significant work.
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Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:38 pm

The small matter of coin fcor front and coin for rear is no problem to me pete, I have car in garage as of next month and money no object to create one of the best 4 doors in history!!!

Havin said that, if there is work needed to make fit then thanks for that answer, its something I will have to speak to my bodywork/sprayshop guy about
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Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:46 pm

You will also need the M3 specific bumper irons and side mounts . The main issue is that the M3 bumper follows the shape of the M3 flared arch , both back and front so it will need major reworking to fit them so that they look factory.


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Aren't all M3's chromies at heart?
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Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:57 pm

Dezzy wrote:Aren't all M3's chromies at heart?
innit, they will take some serious bodging to fit a facelift more door, the arch liners/undertrays will be very tricky to get right once the bumpers have been re-worked

the rear valance is lower also the rear pockets, that would take some severe angle grinder action to get them to fit :(
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The front would be a piece of p!ss compared to the rear.
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Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:50 pm

Did the m3 not come in facelift form? G or H plate.... I first thought of fitting a tech 1 kit, was told the same thing about the rear valance for the rear bumper to fit. The valance on my car is not the best if I'm really honest.! 2 winters has taken its toll and bmw decided to make the rear valance out of metal as thin as a coke can. So I was of the mindset to cut it away so far anyway lol

I get what you're saying though guys about the m3 having flared arches, makes perfect sense. Just milling over 2 of my favourite 2 options for this. Tech 2 is out of the question for me!
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:00 am

no. all m3s had the early style rear panel, and had a different rear 3/4 to bumper arrangement to other e30s

it's not just the rear panel thats different pre / post facelift, the bottom of the rear quarters, and the arch shape as well as how the bumper meets the arch are all different.
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:10 am

harry_p wrote:no. all m3s had the early style rear panel, and had a different rear 3/4 to bumper arrangement to other e30s

it's not just the rear panel thats different pre / post facelift, the bottom of the rear quarters, and the arch shape as well as how the bumper meets the arch are all different.
innit, same applies to fitting a tech 2 kit to a preface turd, it always ends in tears and never looks right
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:49 am

Was about to post a similar thread so thort id just ad to this. My 89 325 sport needs arches all round do m3 arches fit straight on and will the m3 bumpers fit properly?
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spanky_doo wrote:Was about to post a similar thread so thort id just ad to this. My 89 325 sport needs arches all round do m3 arches fit straight on and will the m3 bumpers fit properly?

Couple of hours tops. Get the M3 bits the same colour as your car and you won't even need to paint them . Sorted :)
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:55 am

pacerpete wrote:
spanky_doo wrote:Was about to post a similar thread so thort id just ad to this. My 89 325 sport needs arches all round do m3 arches fit straight on and will the m3 bumpers fit properly?

Couple of hours tops. Get the M3 bits the same colour as your car and you won't even need to paint them . Sorted :)
simple bolt off bolt on then?
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e30-dk wrote: The valance on my car is not the best if I'm really honest.! 2 winters has taken its toll and bmw decided to make the rear valance out of metal as thin as a coke can.
if your going to have a full re spray and make one of the best quatto portes in history, get a whole new genuine bmw panel put in, its nice to get done and know ! :cool:
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:36 pm

im swinging more toward tech 1 kit... i know i know... my car is a facelift model but i do prefer the tech 1 kit over the tech 2. decision has been made i think 8)
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:42 pm

I prefer prefaclift too but I think each model should be kept true. If money is no.object buy a prefacelift
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If money is no object buy an M3 simples, lock this fucker down :D
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Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:52 pm

pacerpete wrote:
spanky_doo wrote:Was about to post a similar thread so thort id just ad to this. My 89 325 sport needs arches all round do m3 arches fit straight on and will the m3 bumpers fit properly?

Couple of hours tops. Get the M3 bits the same colour as your car and you won't even need to paint them . Sorted :)
Sounds cool, I may have a go myself at this. I have rattle cans :D

@Ant, I have a full tech1 kit here. I'll pm you.
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Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:04 pm

for those who dont like it fuk off :flipbird: :flipbird:
and i will flip you one of these :flipbird: when under s54 power my little 4 door leaves you in its wake.!! :wink:


when i say money no object i mean within reason, if i had a spare 20 bags i would buy an m3. i dont need to be told that :mad:

pacer pete has responded, he may not like 4 doors but even he cannot ingore it will not be your average quattraporte :wink:
I look forward to seeing the finished product. With all of them morsels , Byron and I will be fighting for the
fragging rights
byron i will reply to you now buddy 8)
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Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:24 pm

More doors = More sheep :ttiwwp:
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Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:33 pm

More doors = More sheep
yeah funny,,,, we fuk them you eat em after lmao :roll:
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Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:36 pm

Nobby_N wrote:More doors = More toast :ttiwwp:


Your wish is my command = pic of morselled up moredoor ! :D

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Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:18 pm

pacerpete wrote:
Nobby_N wrote:More doors = More toast :ttiwwp:


Your wish is my command = pic of morselled up moredoor ! :D

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Wow, where can I get one of those poacher-toasters! :D

Ant, how about fibregash Mtree bumpers?
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Ant, how about fibregash Mtree bumpers?
no fibre gash is going on my car mate thanks. been offered a tech 1 kit which i am taking gladly :cool:
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Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:52 am

You need a tech 2 kit theres not enough meat on the tech 1
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Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:53 am

You need a tech 2 kit theres not enough meat on the tech 1
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