Fiberglass M tech Valance good/bad

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MattTouring325i
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Post Sun May 30, 2021 8:37 pm

So I'm sending to the car for a respray and was thinking of fitting a different front valance. I can pick up a fibreglass one for about £100 on eBay but are they any good? Can't seem to find any better ones for sale?
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Post Sun May 30, 2021 9:00 pm

Just bought the whole kit from https://streettech.co.uk/products/ols/p ... it-plastic
Uses OEM mounting.
Will let you know how it fits.
I am staying away from fiberglass because apparently its bloody hard to fit right and prone to breaking completely from the slightest knock. That's what I've heard anyway.
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Post Sun May 30, 2021 9:04 pm

That looks the business! Would that fit a touring?
When you fitting it?
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Post Sun May 30, 2021 9:07 pm

ImageAlso if I don't go with m tech I may just fit this, now would I need to buy both parts or just the lower part??
I am new to E30s so please help me out!
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Post Sun May 30, 2021 9:10 pm

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This is my bumper at present!
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Post Mon May 31, 2021 12:24 am

Part #1 is what you have at the moment, #2 is an iS lip and looks very nice on any model. They've rocketed in price from the dealer over the last year or so.
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Post Mon May 31, 2021 8:21 am

Approx £250 for an iS lip from BMW now
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Post Mon May 31, 2021 9:04 am

Thanks for the info, much appreciated! Everything's rocketed in price over the last few years so I guess I'll just have to get one now before they rise even further.
Anyone know of a decent aftermarket NON fiberglass supplier for these?
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Post Mon May 31, 2021 9:29 am

There are plenty available on ebay although I can't vouch for the quality.
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Post Mon May 31, 2021 10:58 am

Go for ABS/PP over Fibreglass if possible. But OEM is better.
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Post Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:45 pm

Thanks, I've just ordered a genuine one from BMW £209.16