Front bumper insert detailing

Post Wed May 11, 2005 12:57 pm

I have no idea what this little black bit is called under the numberplate, but seeing as I am taking the bumper off at the weekend to change the indicators, I might as well make the most of it and get it done.

The only thing I can think of at the moment is ///M or alpina as in the photo below. What are your opinions peeps? What shall I do?

Post Wed May 11, 2005 1:14 pm

I think Im right that E30s with 'air con' have that section cut out (like the for oil cooler) to help cool the bigger radiator that 'air con' E30s have.

You dont need to remove the whole front bumper to get at that bit (no idea what to call it either), just the lower Mtech valance, so you can do it at a later date. Mines off at the moment so I can get at the oil cooler easier.

Im going to put something there as well. Probably 'MPower' or similar just as a hint towards the engine.

I think the ///M done with the proper colours would be cool. Or how about e30zone.co.uk??

Post Wed May 11, 2005 1:16 pm

Ah what a cracking idea www.e30zone.co.uk!!!! I think that's gotta be the winner so far!

Post Wed May 11, 2005 1:18 pm

Post Wed May 11, 2005 3:10 pm

daryl- i thought your only taking the bumper off, you dont need to take the valence off. and go with the www.e30zone.co.uk idea

Post Wed May 11, 2005 3:21 pm

nav786 wrote:daryl- i thought your only taking the bumper off, you dont need to take the valence off. and go with the www.e30zone.co.uk idea

Doesn't the valance come off with the bumper then??? Yeah definately thinking e30zone as long as the mods and site owners don't object....in white of course.

Post Wed May 11, 2005 3:54 pm

na, the valence is a seperate part. its a bit tricky to take off too. I dont think the mods or anyone would mind really. you'l be promoting the zone

Post Wed May 11, 2005 3:59 pm

I can see me in a hole heap of trouble trying to take the bumper off saturday morning! Will probably be turning up at the ace cafe minus my front bumper in that case!

Cool think I will go for the e30zone then, oh and I'll take that

as the go ahead for my e30zone tatoo across my lower back!

Post Wed May 11, 2005 4:02 pm

Daryll wrote:I can see me in a hole heap of trouble trying to take the bumper off saturday morning! Will probably be turning up at the ace cafe minus my front bumper in that case!

Cool think I will go for the e30zone then, oh and I'll take that as the go ahead for my e30zone tatoo across my lower back!

why dont we give cuk325 a shout and get a batch of text only stickers made up?!

I'd be up for doing that with my car

Post Wed May 11, 2005 4:05 pm

Thats a great idea....then i wouldn't have to f*ck about with the valence, technically speaking.

cuk oh cuk what do you reckon mate?

Post Wed May 11, 2005 4:06 pm

Daryll wrote:Thats a great idea....then i wouldn't have to f*ck about with the valence, technically speaking.

cuk oh cuk what do you reckon mate?

cuk oh cuk what do you reckon mate?
cuk oh cuk what do you reckon mate?
cuk oh cuk what do you reckon mate?

maybe a PM may be more effective?!

Post Wed May 11, 2005 6:50 pm

i've cut mine out.I think it looks a bit daft with it filled in.The opening is in the spoiler so why not the panel.

I did this for more airflow for my intercooler also

Post Wed May 11, 2005 7:23 pm

I think the valance does have to come off to take the bumper off. I dont think you can get to the torx bolts with it in place.
I could be wrong and I cant go and check cause my valance isnt on the car at the moment.

The valance isnt that difficult to take off - 1 bolt thingy on the front edge of each wheel arch, 4 bolts along the underside and the clips along the top edge, just below the bumper.
I done it last week on my own, took about 10mins.

Post Wed May 11, 2005 8:28 pm

i know the m-tech 2 bumper is completely different boys but have a look at my sig to see what the 'm' colours look like

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:16 am

lol. im here.
right what we after guys?

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:38 am

oh mr cuk, cuk, mr golden cuk,
please shine down on me,
these little children are asking you,
to please make some e30 zone sticker thingys!!!!!

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:39 am

bit tipsy, and my neice dont stop singin that fookin tune.

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:41 am

lol. scared me there for a min.
let me know sizes & colours & im sure mr cuk will sort them

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:42 am

cuk325 wrote:lol. im here.
right what we after guys?

alright mate!thanks for responding

me and daryll are thinking of getting stickers made for the front valance of our cars to promote the e30zone...

thinking something simple

like

www.e30zone.co.uk in Black and white. The black would be for my 'normal' valance and the white one for daryll's mtechII..

heres a pic to show what I mean...

sorry its crap :lol:

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:47 am

thats fine bud, ill sort these out asap

Post Thu May 12, 2005 12:51 am

cuk325 wrote:thats fine bud, ill sort these out asap

top drawer dude!PM me a price whenever

now need to sort the twist at the bottom of my valence

btw-do you think they'd be better 'reversed' so they appear the right way round in folks mirrors?!

in that case i'll take a 'reverse' one for the front and a normal one for the back

cheers Chris

Neil

Post Thu May 12, 2005 8:07 am

Nice one cuk, do you need me to measure it up or do you have the dimensions??

Post Thu May 12, 2005 11:55 am

if you could measure up please that would be great.
cheers