WTB: E30 318i front bumper PFL?

[Cody 0]

Hey all I just purchased my first car, a 1989 BMW 318i and i love it! Only thing is, it has come with this bumper that is just far too low for me and just generally provides a hassle when it comes to driveways, carparks etc so im on the lookout for a front bumper. Im not too sure what to look for as im new to BMW's but anything that will fit on the front in this colour would be adequate? Im located on the North Shore also.

Thanks for all help provided,

Cody.

(Uploaded a pic of my car, hopefully the link works? :/)

Edited November 9, 2010 by Cody

[HELLBM 1530]

Have some other options.

regards Ray

[frkshow 0]

you need faceift bumpers not pre-facelift ive got front bumper you can have for 60bucks.

pm me if your keen

cheers

[Shady 0]

Yeah thats FL mate. Previous owner is on here (not a regular member) as he posted this car up a while ago as new member. What did you score it for? I saw it on TM.

I got a near mint front bumper, just needs a paint (is black plastic) with all the trims attached & will include the support bar inside it. $30 (but pickup is Hamilton).

[Cody 0]

Ahh thankyou for the reply Shady, i had heard that there are bumpers that are "facelift" and "pre facelift" so thankyou for clarifying what i need. Got it for 2.5, was looking at Jap cars in the same price range and happened to come across that and decided i HAD to get it, never looked back since I need a bumper of the same color and one that has indicators (might be a stupid statement) but i've seen some without them. Cheers all!

[Lucan 196]

Have front bumper. Black Plastic.

Free.

[Cody 0]

Thats really generous of you Blackie, and greatly appreciated! How hard would it be to convert it to the color of my car if you have any idea? Thanks man.

[Lucan 196]

You'll be hard pressed to find a bumper in that colour.

Either way you'll need to paint it.

p.s. leave the center strip black, I think you'll like the look more.

The pic that started my E30 addiction.

[Cody 0]

Wow thats sick man, you made me fall in love with E30's even more.... How would i go about painting it/finding the paint? Sorry for the obvious questions :/

[Gotheschu 1]

Wow thats sick man, you made me fall in love with E30's even more.... How would i go about painting it/finding the paint? Sorry for the obvious questions :/

Hey. watch out. Im bimmersport dumb arse obivous questions guy =D

Heres some more E30 porn for ya =)

Edited November 9, 2010 by Gotheschu

[antil33t 90]

I reckon the rest of that car would suit having stock bumpers and an IS Lip.

GL painting bumpers is easy, don't ask me I'm too lazy to paint my new one that's in the garage.

[Tristan 338]

Re: Painting

Spose you could have a chat with a local panelbeater.

[E36ShoppingTrolley 7]

Re: Painting

Spose you could have a chat with a local panelbeater.

dumb idea, panelbeater will go to the local plastic painter, get it done by him and charge you more, had it happen. unless of course the panelbeater paints himself.

[Lucan 196]

My 2c.

1) It's an E30

2) Getting a pro to do anything is usually expsensive.

= Go to a paint shop that sells custom coloured spray cans, DIY that bish.

You'll gain valuable experience doing this youself, won't cost a bomb and will be a little more satisfied when the jobs done.

[gouba 0]

Wairau Paint centre can match your color paint and chuck it into a spray can, set up a make shift booth do a decent prep and do light consistent layers, chuck a clear on and you are set.

[gouba 0]

Also awesome photo, do you have any more? What color is that?

[Lucan 196]

Will find the whole thread bout it when I get home.

Its Delphin Metallic (grey) or something along those lines, my E30 used to be that colour before it went cosmo

[Apex 693]

Have front bumper. Black Plastic.

Free.

My 2c.

1) It's an E30

2) Getting a pro to do anything is usually expsensive.

= Go to a paint shop that sells custom coloured spray cans, DIY that bish.

You'll gain valuable experience doing this youself, won't cost a bomb and will be a little more satisfied when the jobs done.

X2

X2

Listen to this guy.

Leave mouldings black to match side mouldings.

Locate IS lip and paint it to match your Tech-II lower side skirts.

Done.

IMHO of course.

f**k I want another E30, why must they be so alluring.

[Cody 0]

How much would that set one back Gouba?

Thanks for all the awesome input everyone, great community

If anyones on the shore and is keen to have a go at this ill let you know when i've got a bumper!

[gouba 0]

From memory its around $40 for a can of matched paint in the color pak brand (great stuff) not too sure how expensive the clear is (i'd say around $20-25 at a guess)

[Lucan 196]

I got a custom colour plus clear for $50 from a place in East Tamaki

Can't remember the name.

[westy 614]

Me thinks he might need the whole front end, not just a bumper, yes?

[HELLBM 1530]

Me thinks he might need the whole front end, not just a bumper, yes?

Finally some wisdom...

Check out what you have underneath the existing front ??

[Gotheschu 1]

How much would that set one back Gouba?

Thanks for all the awesome input everyone, great community

If anyones on the shore and is keen to have a go at this ill let you know when i've got a bumper!

Hey man,

If your gonna try Do it yourself, flick me a PM I got a rear valence I need to paint be cool to see how yours turns out =) Could come help ya out =)

[Cody 0]

HellBM - I tried to see what was underneath but i just simply couldn't see. It feels as though the bumper has been bolted on in a few spots, to what i havent a clue.