2dr or 4dr Rear bumper on TI? [Archive]

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E36TI

11-01-2002, 11:58 PM

Someone mentioned to me that bumpers of a 4dr (I think) will work on the TI. Has anyone done this? Anyone have any pics?

chaplir

11-02-2002, 06:00 AM

I believe that the rear bumper is unique to the ti.

ayton

11-02-2002, 01:43 PM

the front bumper fits 2/4dr/ti the rear is ti ONLY and no other bumper will fit it.

E36TI

11-02-2002, 10:38 PM

I thought so. Thanks

bimmerbot

11-03-2002, 08:05 PM

What about the rear bumper valance? Can those be swapped from other models? My ti has the M body kit, and the valance seems to be the same width as the one on my '97 M3 sedan. I measured out of curiosity the other day, and they both come in just shy of 50" wide.

If I upgrade the exhaust on my ti to one with twin pipes, I'd rather just install a new valance with a wider opening than have to have the current one cut to make room for the extra pipe.

1996 328ti

11-03-2002, 11:21 PM

The rear valence is unique to the ti.
The mounting locations are different.
Many people have successfully cut the trim out to accomodate twin pipes from a 318ti.

But the ideal way to do it is use a 323ti rear valence.

PN# 51-12-2-496-320

BobC

11-13-2002, 07:08 PM

I have a rear valance that's already cut for a dual tip exhaust. If your interested I'll sell it to you, cheep. E-mail me for pictures and more info.