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WTB: euro m5 front valance
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 5:07 PM
by SF-535is
wish me luck but...
I am looking for a e28 m5 euro front valance or just a regular euro front valance. Let me know where you are along with your asking price and shipping to 94080
. Thanks
correction and clarification...
I am looking for the late Euro valance and a Euro M5 spoiler.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 5:29 PM
by bmwm3n528
The 'M' valance is essentially the same as the later model 'non-M', right?
It's just the spoiler/lip that's different, IIRC.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 5:33 PM
by SF-535is
I believe so but have seen a few different variations. I was hoping someone would also be able to enlighten me on the subject.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 7:29 PM
by Kyle in NO
There are only 2 real styles of valance, early and late....
Some of the late ones have different cut outs for ventilation, but most are the same. Its the spoilers that look different...
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 7:33 PM
by SF-535is
I know which one I am looking for as I have seen them on some cars posted here but am not sure which one is the "early" and which one is the "late" model valance and lip. Does anyone have anymore info and/or pics to clarify for me?
Thanks in advance.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 7:53 PM
by runningpanda
I have a 1984 528e which is an early valance, and I believe that if I had an 88 535i it would be a late valance? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 8:11 PM
by Kyle in NO
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 8:17 PM
by SF-535is
The style I am looking for is exactly the one on the red e28; I guess "late" model front valance and lower portion. Thanks for all the help in clarifying.
If anyone is interested in selling, I am interested in buying one.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 1:23 AM
by DaRedRocket
The only difference between the Euro M5 and a Non M Euro 5-Series is the bottom spoiler, which is about $500 new from Jim at Maxamillian. But if you just want the valance,it is siginifantly less than the M5 spoiler. I don't know if they are still available new or not though. You may want to contact Jim at Maxamillian though, his info can be found in the Mye28 Endorsed Seller Sticky in the For Sale/Wanted section, concerning a euro valance as they are pretty good at tracking down euro parts.
However, Paul LaDue, aka "alpinass" has a early Euro valance for sale on his website for $150.
here
Good Luck
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 1:27 AM
by SF-535is
Thanks for the info. I will contact them and put in a request for a euro valance.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 10:57 AM
by Shawn D.
SF-535is wrote:The style I am looking for is exactly the one on the red e28; I guess "late" model front valance and lower portion.
I think there's some confusion. There's no "
valance and lower portion" -- it's all one piece. The deeper, more bulbous valance is the late one, and there is essentially no difference between the US and Euro valances, except for the fact that the Euro valance has holes cut out for the turn signals.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 1:28 PM
by DaRedRocket
Shawn D. wrote:SF-535is wrote:The style I am looking for is exactly the one on the red e28; I guess "late" model front valance and lower portion.
I think there's some confusion. There's no "
valance and lower portion" -- it's all one piece. The deeper, more bulbous valance is the late one, and there is essentially no difference between the US and Euro valances, except for the fact that the Euro valance has holes cut out for the turn signals.
Shawn, he could be talking about the M5 spoiler, and didn't know that there were to seperate pieces.
SF-535is, are looking for a setup like this?
If so, then your going to have to track down a late model Euro valance, and a Euro M5 front spoiler. They are two seperate pieces.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 1:51 PM
by SF-535is
This is a little confusing but I am interested in a "late" model front valance w/ the M5 lower portion. Those were the 2 pieces I was refering to. I was a little worried about making the cut-outs for the lights in my stock US valance so if I can find a euro piece, I would probably save my self a lot of headache.
I appreciate everone's input as I have learned something from every post.
"the more you know, the less you don't know"
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 2:51 PM
by Shawn D.
SF-535is wrote:This is a little confusing but I am interested in a "late" model front valance w/ the M5 lower portion. Those were the 2 pieces I was refering to.
OK, then don't call it a "lower portion." Say you want a late Euro valance and a Euro M5 spoiler. That's the correct terminology.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 2:56 PM
by SF-535is
Thank you for the correction.
I am looking for the late Euro valance and a Euro M5 spoiler.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 6:03 PM
by Kyle in NO
Just FYI, none of the pics I posted above show a Euro M5 spoiler. The black portion you see at the bottom of the valance is simply black paint. The Euro M5 spoiler mounts over the black portion...See the pic 1985bmw535i posted for a view of the spoiler.
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 10:50 PM
by Dinan e28
What about this picture posted?
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 10:54 PM
by Kyle in NO
I didn't post that one...
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 11:06 PM
by DaRedRocket
Kyle in NO wrote:See the pic 1985bmw535i posted for a view of the spoiler.
Like this?
Posted: Jan 14, 2008 1:45 AM
by LateStart
You want one like this? Sorry for the link rather than photo. Some other member knows how to fix it I am sure...
http://picasaweb.google.com/jwmurray/Eu ... 3964611890
Posted: Jan 14, 2008 4:19 PM
by Dinan e28
here ya go..
Re: WTB: euro m5 front valance
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 12:24 PM
by je328is
SF-535is wrote:wish me luck but...
I am looking for a e28 m5 euro front valance or just a regular euro front valance. Let me know where you are along with your asking price and shipping to 94080
. Thanks
correction and clarification...
I am looking for the late Euro valance and a Euro M5 spoiler.
Give me a call, I've got you covered.
Jim at Maximillian
1 800 950 2002
early euro valance
Posted: Jan 15, 2008 1:47 PM
by alpinass
I perfer this model - it has ducts to attach 'brake ducts' to the rotors. Late had BIG drop down 'tow hook' doors. I am going to run an ALPINA style tow hook that will screw in when needed. Of course it will be RED.
