Re: <E36>M3 bumper cover on 325I

["Mudry, Robert (CAP, AMR)" <rob.mudry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

<<<I'm looking into putting an M3 bumper cover on an E36 325i, (finally
fixing a hole I had when I bought the car.        I've hit a couple
logistical snags I wanted to check on.

1)	How does the rub strip attach to the bumper? I'm going to have to
transfer this from my 325 bumper cover to the M bumper cover and wanted to
see whether removal/installation is as straightforward as the hints in
Chilton seem to indicate. Looks like a series of snap tabs all the way
around. Any issue with these breaking?
2)	How messy is the removal of the cover itself. Again, I's assuming
from bits from Chilton that I really have four or so bolts to remove to get
the cover off, two in the wheel wells and two under the bumper (not
including the splash guards in the wheel well and under the engine. Any
experiences would be appreciated,
      Marc Plante  E36 325I>>>

Marc,

I'm assuming that you're talking about the front bumper cover.
Unfortunately, none of the rubbing strips will fit from your 325 bumper
cover as the shape of the M3 bumper cover is different.  They do just snap
out and if you're careful enough you shouldn't have any problems removing
them.  When you order your new strips, be sure to order the correct ones.
They come in smooth and rough (grainy) textures.  

The rear bumper cover rubbing strips are the same I believe.  Hope this
helps.

Rob Mudry
'96 328is
BMW CCA # 135536

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