View Full Version : Versions of M3 bumpers?


Dave McLaren
02-15-2008, 09:25 PM
Sorry to just drop in with just one question; hope you won't shoot me. ;- )

Are there different versions of the M3 bumpers? I'm especially thinking the rear, and how far it extends from the body. I know there are different front lips (Evolution), but the main parts of the bumper are what I'm interested in. I've been pouring over pics at the s14 dot net gallery and really not sure if I'm seeing differences in bumpers or not.

The reason I'm asking is I'm thinking about the direction I'm going to go with the body on my '91 325iC project. M-Tech II is a sure and easy bet, but I'm intrigued by biting off even more with an M3 panel conversion.

Right now the car is getting a TCD S-2 turbo system installed, full E30 M3 5-lug conversion (trailing arms, brakes, the shebang) then bolting on some style 5s in 17x8 and 17x9 I picked up last week (E31 option).

Once it's all running, I want to have a plan for the body. Stock is OK, since it's a late cabrio with the plastic bumpers, but I want something more.

Thanks for any info.

Dave

EDIT: Just took some pics of the Style 5s (not mounted) that just arrived. I think some of you M3 guys are into these, so I figured you might like to see a few pics of the staggered 17x8 and 17x9. These are from an E31.

http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/E30/style_5/straight_17x9.jpg

http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/E30/style_5/sides_far.jpg

http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/E30/style_5/side_lips.jpg

http://www.bbesound.com/bmw/E30/style_5/side_lips_close.jpg

E30lolz
02-16-2008, 12:06 AM
I have those same rims, staggered as so, on my m3, they will complete ur car trust me!

As for the bumpers, i really dont know.....

drmattyg
02-16-2008, 12:27 AM
Oops, I was wrong. After a quick search on S14.net, it seems Project86 is correct.

project86
02-16-2008, 01:54 AM
I believe the bumpers are the same except for the euro bumpers do not have side indicators. Also, I have an M3 bumper for sale right now with core support. I am local if you are interested pm me.

BALI
02-17-2008, 09:37 PM
rear M3 bumpers are not different...only front are different classic,cecotto+evo and evoII