I just found your Channel and I love it! I was looking for info on an e30 swap and this channel just speaks about every aspect of an e30. Very nice, simple editing and good quality videos!
Is it possible to message you pics of my new e30 and see if you can give me ideas for exterior. Its got a m20b25 with a welded diff and headers with a cokd air intake. Wanna do a detachable steering wheel and front bucket seats . But i have no front or rear bumper
@@slightlyMADcustoms thank you a lot man. could you go check the illiminate video “installing the e30 cliqtuning kit” and skip to 6:35 and let me know what you think, if it’d be easier doing what randy did, or better doing what you suggest
The mtech kit is a little more challenging but it’s what I did on my early model and it looks awesome. Booting up the front is all the same. For the rear the challenge is there’s no trim pieces to hide the mounting bolts underneath. And you need to shorten the rear bumper and rear valence together. Also you’ll need to shorten the rear quarter door pod, and there’s no real nice way to do that. If you want some more info on how I did it to my car message me on Instagram, I can probably show you some pics @slam.bandit
good video. Could you please tell me if it is possible to get the front plastic bumpers? I need to know the part number. specifically the one you show in the minute 00:30. thanks!
Yes you can order the plastic bumper and all those parts off of ECS tuning although it will be pretty pricey. You can also buy a fibreglass set off of classic euro parts.com, or dtm fiberworks. Although your best bet is to try to find bumpers locally off of a parts car. Used plastic bumpers will be the cheapest and best fitting
Thanks for the vid on this. Question.. for the rear bumper, you had used Mtech 1 bumpers as an example in the video. I saw that you have the Mtech 2 on your car. Did you also have to cut the Mtech 2 rear bumper as well for it to fit?
Yes you do! Any plastic bumper needs cutting for a early model. On my bumper we also needed to cut and modify the lower valence under the bumper to match the wheel arxh
My car costed around $25,000 to build for paint, LS swap, new interior, suspension overhaul, etc. But I also work in the industry so I was able to save quite a bit. For tools, you need a welder, cutting and grinding tools, sanders, air compressor, and just your basic hand tools. Probably no more than $2,000 in tools. We have a video on our channel breaking down the cost of LS swapping an e30 if you’re interested!
Is there a crash bar or bumper carrier under the plastic bumper that you also need for the conversion? We're in the process of converting an older e30 to accept an M3 replica bumper that requires late model bumpers.
I bought my '87is that the PO did a bumper swap on. Looks good, except I have hella 550's in the cow catcher. I need a better way to mount them to be able to adjust them. Not just a screw through the housing. Also, any ideas on a rear apron for an early model with plastic bumpers? Thanks! Great video!
Not problem! The challenge with mounting a plastic rear valence is you’d need to trim the edges to match the early model wheel arch just like you do with the bumper. I had to do it on my car and it’s a whole lot of fibreglass work
@@slightlyMADcustoms thanks a ton I was actually just on classic europarts. Probs look stupid on my profile pic with a 325is an m3 black bumper lol. That's my daily. Have an 325ix and a 96 325es that I would like to do the conversion on
The 325ix has the plastic and a cool trim package. So I want to restore that best as possible. But the 325es will be to customize. I love everything about your e30 bro! Dank! 💯
Great vid, this is definitely helpful. Curious on how you were able to have the door pods fit on our early model as I understand they’re not a direct fit. Would love to know if you’re able to share, cheers!
Ya it’s a bit of a pain. The fender and door pods fit as normal. But the rear quarter pods need to be reshaped to the early model rear arches. Just took cutting, shortening, and reshaping using fibreglass cloth and body filler
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First video I've seen that goes into it with this much detail. 100% Helpful.
Thanks dude!
I just found your Channel and I love it! I was looking for info on an e30 swap and this channel just speaks about every aspect of an e30. Very nice, simple editing and good quality videos!
Thanks so much!!
Looks like I’ll stay w diving boards lol
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Had an 88 325is....it was a direct swap...the 1988's have the same valences both bk and front...just need new bumper shocks (along with new bumpers)
Very nice
dayum lookin like a professional studio recording with those angles! plus lighting setup too!
Thanks! Glad someone noticed 😂😂 we’ve really been trying to up our video quality!
Is it possible to message you pics of my new e30 and see if you can give me ideas for exterior. Its got a m20b25 with a welded diff and headers with a cokd air intake. Wanna do a detachable steering wheel and front bucket seats . But i have no front or rear bumper
Ya you can DM us @slightlymadcustoms on Instagram
Any insight on doing this conversion on a 1988 325i convertible?
Should be the same
How to change the tail light from chrome bumper to plastic bumper
The taillights don’t have bumpers
i thaught you needed the rear valance from a latemodel e30 to do the swap?
what if i’m doing a cliqtuning front and back bumper? they’re made for the late models, but what parts would i need?
You would need all the parts I listed minus the stock bumpers. And instead install your aftermarket ones 👍
@@slightlyMADcustoms thank you a lot man. could you go check the illiminate video “installing the e30 cliqtuning kit” and skip to 6:35 and let me know what you think, if it’d be easier doing what randy did, or better doing what you suggest
@@slightlyMADcustoms hey bro check the comment i sent please
I thought the body’s of all e30s were the same, so how come the rear bumper is to long?
The wheel arches are at different heights, and the metal bumpers vs. Plastic bumpers mount differently
I found a second hand plastic bumper kit for an e30. Do you think I could put it on my 528e
Anything is possible, but easily…No, they’re different cars.
Screw that lol
I’ll just buy euro bumpers
Great vid
Good call
How do you go about swapping the turn signals connectors? I have the 3 prong turn signal connectors and I need to swap to the 2 prongs.
You should use the signal lights along with the pigtails from a late model car
Compared to an e28 this is a cakewalk!
Ya!
This may be a dumb question. I’m looking at some Mtech II made out of abs plastic on my 86. Would this be the same process or completely different
The mtech kit is a little more challenging but it’s what I did on my early model and it looks awesome. Booting up the front is all the same. For the rear the challenge is there’s no trim pieces to hide the mounting bolts underneath. And you need to shorten the rear bumper and rear valence together. Also you’ll need to shorten the rear quarter door pod, and there’s no real nice way to do that. If you want some more info on how I did it to my car message me on Instagram, I can probably show you some pics @slam.bandit
I love your BMW looks very clean and I like your Videos too. But as I watch your videos I realize you look like the Guy who plays the new Spiderman.
Haha ya I get that a lot 😂 thanks so much
good video. Could you please tell me if it is possible to get the front plastic bumpers? I need to know the part number. specifically the one you show in the minute 00:30. thanks!
Yes you can order the plastic bumper and all those parts off of ECS tuning although it will be pretty pricey. You can also buy a fibreglass set off of classic euro parts.com, or dtm fiberworks. Although your best bet is to try to find bumpers locally off of a parts car. Used plastic bumpers will be the cheapest and best fitting
@@slightlyMADcustoms thank you soo much!
No worries! Happy to help!
Can you bolt the mtech2 valance to the chrome bumper? ( Im from eu, i think our bumpers are different)
I believe you could. You might just have to drill a couple holes into the bottom of the bumper to make it work
Great vid, any info on how to convert an 88 to plastic bumpers?
Is that not literally what this video is about?
@@slightlyMADcustoms the '88 model year is different. I'm trying to find out exactly what is needed to do the bumper swap on a '88 e30.
Hmm not too sure on that one. So it’s a late model but has metal bumpers?
@@slightlyMADcustoms yeah that's what my 88 looks like
Ya that’s a tricky one. I’d say whichever front valence you have will tell you what you need to do
Do you have to swap over the bumper shocks or is there a way to use the ones already on the car
I’m not 100% sure on that. But I would say that they’re most likely different
What tail lights are on the car?
Stock taillights just sprayed with black tinted clear!
Thanks for the vid on this. Question.. for the rear bumper, you had used Mtech 1 bumpers as an example in the video. I saw that you have the Mtech 2 on your car. Did you also have to cut the Mtech 2 rear bumper as well for it to fit?
Yes you do! Any plastic bumper needs cutting for a early model. On my bumper we also needed to cut and modify the lower valence under the bumper to match the wheel arxh
@@slightlyMADcustoms Thank you for quick reply! Sounds good. Where did you end up getting your Mtech 2 kit from?
I got it off a parts car. Original kit.
your car is sick as hell and i wanna save up to buy one in the future , around how much was yours including upgrades , materials and tools ?
My car costed around $25,000 to build for paint, LS swap, new interior, suspension overhaul, etc. But I also work in the industry so I was able to save quite a bit.
For tools, you need a welder, cutting and grinding tools, sanders, air compressor, and just your basic hand tools. Probably no more than $2,000 in tools.
We have a video on our channel breaking down the cost of LS swapping an e30 if you’re interested!
Thank you so much for the help dude.
No worries!
Is there a crash bar or bumper carrier under the plastic bumper that you also need for the conversion? We're in the process of converting an older e30 to accept an M3 replica bumper that requires late model bumpers.
Ya there is a metal piece that sits underneath the plastic covering of the viper
Bumper*
You forgot about a rear apron..
Not all plastic bumper came with rear aprons
where is a place you'd recommend getting plastic bumpers for an e30?
Seems like your best bet is eBay
@@slightlyMADcustoms your e30 are goals dude, props!
Thanks dude!
I dig the video, but I would like it even more if you showed before and after pics.
I think there’s a before and after at the beginning of the video.
Do you have links for the parts for the bumpers? Would be really helpful. Thanks.
Sorry I don’t
I think I’m gonna be crashing mine when I get it… maybe metal will be best lol
The way you think is scary
Say I have a 10th gen Altis, is fitting an 11th gen front and rear bumper possible?
Ya but you gotta use 13th gen front mounting brackets with 54th gen spacers. Also 269 gen alignment pins make it a lot easier
hy what you thinking about fiberglass i want to do body kit of fiberglass
Fibreglass would not be my first choice. It’s prone to cracking. If you can, plastic is best
@@slightlyMADcustoms i foun fiberglass body kit m3 style for 1k dollars
Very nice. You have to watch out for cheap fibreglass kits tho, they can have fitment issues
@@slightlyMADcustoms thanks
Is this process the same on an early model convertible?
Yes it is! Any early model E30. Coupe, convertible, wagon, or sedan
You ever want to give your e30 away, I’m always available 🤭😗
Haha! Ill keep that in mind
I bought my '87is that the PO did a bumper swap on. Looks good, except I have hella 550's in the cow catcher. I need a better way to mount them to be able to adjust them. Not just a screw through the housing. Also, any ideas on a rear apron for an early model with plastic bumpers? Thanks! Great video!
Not problem! The challenge with mounting a plastic rear valence is you’d need to trim the edges to match the early model wheel arch just like you do with the bumper. I had to do it on my car and it’s a whole lot of fibreglass work
Where can i buy bumper 'sites'
Try googling “BMW E30 bumper kit” 🤯
Trying to do this exact conversion. Any recommendation on where to get new bumper parts?
Trying to find used OEM stuff would be best. But if you’re okay with aftermarket fibreglass, classic euro parts is pretty good!
@@slightlyMADcustoms thanks a ton I was actually just on classic europarts. Probs look stupid on my profile pic with a 325is an m3 black bumper lol. That's my daily. Have an 325ix and a 96 325es that I would like to do the conversion on
The 325ix has the plastic and a cool trim package. So I want to restore that best as possible. But the 325es will be to customize. I love everything about your e30 bro! Dank! 💯
Sweet! Lots of E30s!
Hi guys, anyone who can tell me how the mtech2 doorpods fit on the early models?
The front fender & door pods fit normally. But the rear quarter pod needs to be heavily modified to fit the early model raised wheel arch
Super, thanks for replying mate! Good to know :)
has any1 ever told u
that u look like tom holland
At least a hundred times now 😂
@@slightlyMADcustoms I always wanted to do him 😈
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Are you guys a shop? Do you offer this service or know anyone that does? FCP sells this mtech 2 kit I really want
No sorry we don’t. It’s best to get your hands dirty and do it yourself. Saves you a lot of money
Great vid, this is definitely helpful. Curious on how you were able to have the door pods fit on our early model as I understand they’re not a direct fit. Would love to know if you’re able to share, cheers!
Ya it’s a bit of a pain. The fender and door pods fit as normal. But the rear quarter pods need to be reshaped to the early model rear arches. Just took cutting, shortening, and reshaping using fibreglass cloth and body filler