Author Topic: WTT E30 M42 for a Body kit - E30 Cab (Indiana) (Read 5218 times)

Alwaysinabimmer · « **on:** May 07, 2010, 01:43:49 PM »

Complete non-running M42 E30 for a complete body kit for my 87 Cabrio

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Matt-B · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2010, 03:07:35 PM »

dont get a body kit. people will ridicule you on the forums and there distasteful

Alwaysinabimmer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2010, 08:46:22 PM »

Matt- Thanks for the tip, and thought that might be a possibility. However, I am suffering from what I refer to as "diving board complex syndrome". I love everything about my 87 Cab, except..... the bumpers. I have an obstacle in selling or trading my 87 for a newer e30 w/o the boards, and I have been married to her for 18 happy years. I don't have the time or the skills to do a plastic swap, and if I am hiring it done, a M tech kit seems to make logical reason, to me atleast. Help? suggestions? Ideas are welcomed. Again- thanks for the feedback, I don't have thin skin.

Matt-B · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2010, 08:58:06 PM »

Gdammit dont call tech1 bodykits fucking scared me

get euro bumps yes and a tech1 kit. or even a tech2 kit
Did you know? that all e30 convertible late and early have later arches. so a rear plastic bumper fits fine no Modding needed. Add a replica tech2 valance for late model look and. Late model front. Done and gone;)

Matt-B · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:02:19 PM »

Early model Vert 1987. Belongs to my best friend

DesktopDave · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2010, 09:35:04 PM »

I'd go for an M-Tech kit any day...but it's all in the eye of the beholder. We've all seen good ones and bad ones.

Wish I had one to trade though...another M42 would be great to have!

Maybe some Euro bumpers? They look great on the hard tops. I didn't know the ragtops had the same body shells as the later facelift cars, that's good to know.

Alwaysinabimmer · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2010, 11:25:12 PM »

Quote from: Matt-B;92154

Gdammit dont call tech1 bodykits fucking scared me

get euro bumps yes and a tech1 kit. or even a tech2 kit
Did you know? that all e30 convertible late and early have later arches. so a rear plastic bumper fits fine no Modding needed. Add a replica tech2 valance for late model look and. Late model front. Done and gone;)

Matt- Best news I have had for,.. well,.. a long time.

Even though I have jusk came out of lurking status, I have spent hours reading about early swaps, and for some reason failed to learn that early verts have later arches.:confused: It is obvious that you guys know your shit here on the M42club forum. You can delete this thread and save me grief. Sorry about my terminology regauring the tech1/body kit, another lesson learned.
Thanks- I will start parting the 318is Monday, and swaping next week as well. Before/after pics to follow.

Matt-B · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2010, 08:50:48 AM »

I could delete, but others im sure would like to know. 86-90 verts still had metal bumps. late model started 91-92. the early ones are same as late except the rear valance that is stock

Alwaysinabimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2010, 04:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Matt-B;92178

I could delete, but others im sure would like to know. 86-90 verts still had metal bumps. late model started 91-92. the early ones are same as late except the rear valance that is stock

So, just to be sure I understand - My 91 318is plastic bumpers will work on my 87 vert w/o mod?

Matt-B · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2010, 10:33:23 PM »

yea. you need late model shocks and mounts to hold them on but they will fit