Is this a pre facelift front valance?

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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:55 pm

Can anyone confirm if this is a pre-facelift front valance?

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/B ... dc7&000607
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:06 pm

It is. Fog light apertures are for pre face lift lights.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?m ... g=41&fg=10

Pre face lift front valance from realoem.
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:07 pm

Yes, looks like the prefacelift one to me.
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:10 pm

Another Stupid question, this is the same as you would have even if you have a Tech 1 front bumper \ spoiler?
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:12 pm

yes
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:13 pm

Remember there are two types, single and two piece, parts 7 & 8 below, taken from BMWfans.info

Part 8 only for later pre-facelift model, obviously different part numbers/look different to.

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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:24 pm

Remember, RealOEM pics are only approximations.

Did you check the Wiki? winkeye

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... nt_Valance
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:43 pm

Thanks I did, but i was not 100% sure, Mines an 89 plate so I reckon its just part 8 in the image above.
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:55 pm

Ordered so fingers crossed its a good fit.
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:56 pm

Let us know how it fits
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Post Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:10 pm

Grrrmachine wrote:Remember, RealOEM pics are only approximations.

Did you check the Wiki? winkeye

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... nt_Valance
With respect the wiki is wrong the earlier type front 2-piece pre-face valance is not shown, if i had a picture i'd post it up, hopefully it can be added for greater clarity.

The picture in my previous post depicts the earlier valance, which of course makes things a little cloudy for those trying to get the right one for their car.