Author Topic: front end conversion help please (Read 5790 times)

91 e30m42 · « **on:** April 15, 2009, 07:28:39 PM »

hello i have a 91 e30 m42 4 door and im thinking of doing a full carbon fiber m3 front end(front end hood and fenders) and was wondering if it would be possible to do with minor mods any help will be great.....im getting the kit from comp concepts thanks

JP 91iS · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:23:54 AM »

So... How much does the kit cost? Have you seen one installed in person, on an M3? Are you running a stock M42? Are you planning on installing this kit yourself or with the help of a professional body shop? Do you currently have a "whale tail" spoiler installed?

Basically it sounds like a horrible idea unless you 1) have experience with body work 2) are very serious about entering your car for competition racing 3) have tons of money/time to waste 4) are not an idiot.

This may seem like a harsh, out-of-my-ass response, but ask yourself seriously: Why are you considering this rather extreme modification? If you want to spend a bunch of money to get more out of your M42, consider an engine package from Metric Mechanics or sourcing a Downing-Atlanta Supercharger kit. Carbon Fiber has its proper place but would just be stupid on anything but the most extreme/dedicated track & race car.

91 e30m42 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:06:14 PM »

first of all im trying to make it a show car first then mayb a race and its only the front end.....yes i will take it to the body shop but i would like to know if it will be doable with moner mods to the body....just to put it in there the rear will have the csl version bumper with the duck lip

superj · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2009, 12:02:43 PM »

its not going to look right with out the rear fenders being flared to match. and yours is a four door so there is no available flare kit. that means 100 percent custom fabrication. i considered it on my autocross 89 325i 4 dorr i used ot run but the cost of doing the rear would've been prohibitive to me. the fenders are a bolt on item but hte backs are a no go. you cannot just tack weld on the rear fenders because the rear window on an m3 sits differently then our rear windows because of the trunk being different

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2009, 01:08:27 PM »

+1 it will look like one of those hondas with the wide 1 piece front end you see at the drag strip if you dont do the rears to match

xwill112x · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2009, 02:59:36 PM »

4 door e30 m3?

that'd be tits if you could pull it off.
i love 4 doors!

superj · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2009, 04:17:31 PM »

i do also but it will cost some money. it would definitely be freaking badass though

El-Kanal · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2009, 06:58:41 PM »

A local guy here is doing an 4 door touring Iĺl link pics later, that would be an option too, using carbon doors for example or even changing body panels....

Jayseewhy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2009, 03:11:03 AM »

I think it would be down right nasty.
In a bad way that is...

91 e30m42 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2009, 04:36:40 PM »

well thanks for your guys opinion but i have a vision in my head and i will be going with a csl type rear bumper but all i asked if the front kit would fit with minor mods....im all bout being different and stand out in my own way......

91 e30m42 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2011, 03:35:14 PM »

theres a place down south by L.A and they have a wide body kit called the obsession kit its made for 2 doors but my quest for a 4dr e30 m3.. i think it would look bad ass... i saw a pic on the internet that has turned the e30 wagon into a wide body me version and i thought it look cool.... im all bout being different... i know ppl here will say thats a waste of time but i also did research that our body style cars can almost fit any rear wheel drive motor and i think thats awsome