Rear Arches....pre facelift/facelift...same? HELP

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Post Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:52 pm

Probably simple question to you lot but, Im trying to order some new rear arches for when I finally get round to welding them on.

Most suppliers only list upto 1987 E30 (pre-facelift). I have a 1991 H so would these be EXACTLY the same??

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Post Thu Sep 29, 2005 1:53 pm

i think facelifts are very slightly bigger??

something to do with inside rear legroom not sure just a memory from somewhere?? :mad:
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Post Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:34 pm

Early arches are indeed bigger and go higher up on the body when compared to the later ones.


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Post Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:28 pm

tip - when fitting m-tech2 kit on early car fit the later arches and the rear bumper then fits perfect


not sure about legroom don`t think thats true, i think they just changed the arch profile