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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: stever318is on March 01, 2007, 08:22:11 PM

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: stever318is on March 01, 2007, 08:22:11 PM

I need a upper valence the thing behing front plastic bumper connects to  fenders hold foglights, mine is mangled. Where can it be purchased new.

thanks steve

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: Jimmy Lewis on March 01, 2007, 08:35:51 PM

I know BavAuto sells them for $240, I cant imagine them being any more expensive anywhere else. I'm curious as to how hard it would be to remove the old valence and fit the new one. Mine is pretty rough and if the rest of the car comes together it would look much better.

Title: removal not bad pic
Post by: stever318is on March 01, 2007, 08:53:44 PM

two long torx bolts remove from bunper, then bumper slides off, then a few screws and its off. tricky ones are where the fenders attach. Also grille removal necessary to acces all screws

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: ak96ss on March 01, 2007, 08:59:13 PM

Yeah, what he said!

:)

I did my own last year, pretty straightforward, and it is super nice having a nice, newly-painted piece on there.  You'll almost wish you replaced all the plastic and bolts, too!

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: turbo_negro69 on March 01, 2007, 08:59:34 PM

Quote from: Jimmy Lewis;20385

I know BavAuto sells them for $240, I cant imagine them being any more expensive anywhere else. I'm curious as to how hard it would be to remove the old valence and fit the new one. Mine is pretty rough and if the rest of the car comes together it would look much better.

BMW sells 'em new for like $340 (list) new, but a decent used one can be had for much less if you look hard enough.

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: D. Clay on March 01, 2007, 09:30:48 PM

This is a link to an aftermarket part:
http://www.innerauto.com/store/buy.php?make_text=bmw&ml=&model_text=325_series&year=1991&part_name=lower_valance&brand_name=replacement&repcat=true&s=1
The part number is the same in realoem for the cabriolet and the is coupe. It's $190 but I've seen them for even less on the web. I couldn't find the main supplier but I think they want $160. I'd check this first from the supplier to see if they can give you the BMW part number to verify.

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: 2002maniac on March 01, 2007, 10:13:50 PM

Quote from: D. Clay;20393

This is a link to an aftermarket part:
http://www.innerauto.com/store/buy.php?make_text=bmw&ml=&model_text=325_series&year=1991&part_name=lower_valance&brand_name=replacement&repcat=true&s=1
The part number is the same in realoem for the cabriolet and the is coupe. It's $190 but I've seen them for even less on the web. I couldn't find the main supplier but I think they want $160. I'd check this first from the supplier to see if they can give you the BMW part number to verify.

That's a great deal.  I paid $100 for a used one a few years ago.

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: Alpine003 on March 02, 2007, 11:10:31 AM

If you get an aftermarket one, make sure it is at least capa certified or else you might have fitment problems followed by rust issues in the long term.

Title: 91 valence upper can it be bought new
Post by: asubimmer on March 02, 2007, 11:18:14 AM

Quote from: Alpine003;20427

If you get an aftermarket one, make sure it is at least capa certified or else you might have fitment problems followed by rust issues in the long term.

+1
 
if you've done any body repair work then you'll know the importaince of the certifications.  Although I rebuilt a jeep w/ aftermarket parts that weren't certified and it turned out REALLY good.  Its just the luck of the draw.