Rear Panel on an E30 M3 ?

[rallyman1984]

Rear Panel on an E30 M3 ? Is it the same as one on a normal E30 e.g 316/318/325 etc..... ?

all replys appreciated. Along with places that supply panels ??

Alex.

[E30Mark]

I believe it is unique to a M3... can't be certain of the differences though.

[Sanchez]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?vi ... ECE&arch=0

try that, put in the date of birth and see what you find.

[rallyman1984]

not the answer i was looking for

anyone else shed any light on the subject ?

[Sanchez]

you wanting the panel that houses the number plate and lights?

[rallyman1984]

yeah.

[Sanchez]

if the arch extension dont increase the with of the car from a non M3 i would have though they are the same but i dont no for sure.

Can you put an M3 next to a non M3 and check it out.

[E30Mark]

my guess is the difference is at the top of the panel, the M3 uses a different boot lid, so maybe the panel is different there too?

[want_a_m3]

Checked my ETK and it is a different panel on the M3.

It is a weak spot for rust Alex, so get a new one from the dealer.

[iil325i]

+i had a m3 with this prob and you do need an m3 panel i was going to cut 1 out a 320 that had had a new 1 put in but i called bmw and they say there not the same sorry

[Kos]

111.49 plus vat before any discount

[rallyman1984]

Its not rust that is the problem, car is from Gibralter (hot and no salt)
but doing a spot of sideways round the wet roundabout has errr... well, modified the rear.

Gutted.

£111. before discount , is that from BMW ?

Regards
Alex.

[Simon]

Depending what part of the panel needs replacing, you may get away with a standard E30 panel, as there are some aftermarket rear panels available for standard E30's.

If it's the lower part of the valence, then it's M3 unique I'm afraid, the exhaust cutout, and tow hitch are different.

If you decide to get an pattern part, don't forget to get a pre-facelift.

[rallyman1984]

going to have to opt for the full panel from BM.
New rear lights from Euro Car parts, and source a 2nd hand rear bumper.

paint myself. bodywork done by the company i used to work for.

still gutted

[kundiboy]

So is the top part (where the numberplate lights fit) the same as standard E30??

[want_a_m3]

You've only had it a week!!!

[rallyman1984]

i know