killer e30 body kit

[dsobering47]

ok, i found a crazy body kit for my e30...the question is, who makes it? I have a website and the car that it is on, but it is in German....................i dont have a clue what it means, HELP!

http://www.e30-2.de/st/mg/mg1.htm (website)

thanks

 

[Ryan Stewart]

BMW makes it. Its called the M-technik 2 package. Factory it came with a suspension and dress up kit. Now the bodypanels can not be found from US dealers, and the complete kits go in the thousands used.

 

[dsobering47]

well darnit

 

[brahtw8]

That wing looks a little large for the m-technic body kit, which I always considered to be the same as on a 325is/es, but ICBW. It looks more like one of the kits you can get at www.bavauto.com , such as the zender or RD kit.

BTW, if you like large E30 body kits, check out erebuni, rieger, and the BMP RS M50 kit at www.bmpd.com.

 

[dsobering47]

what i am after are the side skirts......see how they go down from the black strip that is on the side of the car, to the ground. Instead of normal side skirts that just go on the bottom, those go from the middle to the bottom, which I think is cool.........

 

[nadroj]

that look awsome wish i could afford that

 

[Ryan Stewart]

The lower lip is kinda like the Breyton. The sideskirts you want are mtec 2.

I think those will work with all E30s, its just the back bumper that wont.

 

[Custom 3]

That body kit you are looking at is the M-Tech 2. The M-Tech 1 was not originally offered in the US, but some have imported it and used it with the euro-style metal bumper system.

The wing is also an M-Tech 2. As for the front valence and spoiler, I cannot really say for sure. It isn't OEM though. The wing, however, is NLA.

The M-Tech 2 kit is still available from the dealer (at least from the dealer I purchase OEM from). If you were converting from a diving board (early style) system to the M-Tech 2 kit, in brand new original parts, you would be spending nearly $3,300 for every nut, bolt, valance...etc. I know cuz I've looked into it I was trying to put together a complete conversion kit for the earlier e30s for my customers.

 

[jerdo9110]

you might want to check out the Rieger GTS body kit at Lowen Design ( http://www.lowendesign.com )
looks somewhat similar. only 1200 bucks for the entire body kit too . i've been trying for a while to find the M-Technic 2 Spoiler that is shown on a few cars on their website.

 

[Custom 3]

wow guys....we're back to the whole "Lowen Design" subject again...lol

 

[xLibelle]

Jealous?

 

[DrPierceMD]

Custom3. I have try to get to your website several times, but when I click on your link it brings up your home page and I can't click on anything from there. Is there something I am doing wrong?

 

[dsobering47]

why would someone be jealous of such a horrible person as "Lowen"......I hope that guy never thries that $hit again..... that is such a pathetic way to make a living, to rip off other human beings and imitate someone else.........total crap

Well, I'm done......

 

[bichmgnt]

At least Lowen's web site can be surfed. Can't say that for Jason's site.






[kick]



[shake]

OUCH!!!!!!! That was wrong! Why do I always have to hurt instead of help?

Prolly cuz it's a lot more fun!!!

Got the spacers and lug nuts today Jason. Thanks. I'll be putting my wheels on tonight!!

Steve

 

[bichmgnt]

Sorry, Jason. I missed one.



Steve

 

[xLibelle]

Doesnt appear he has a site behind the front page.

 

[DrPierceMD]

That doesn't help for anyone who wants to view his products. I just might have to go with lowen anyway. J/K

 

[E30-323TI]

bichmgnt

So you did need spacers for the RK's in the end??
How thick??

 

[bichmgnt]

I did need the spacers and I may not have gone big enough. I got 8mm spacers, initially because I needed something to make the rims clear the calipers. I found later, after doing the full install that the tires are only about the same distance (about 8mm) from the front struts. They're not rubbing anywhere so I hope everthing is cool the way it is. It seems to turn easier although the ride is a little stiffer, which I expected.

Next is to do a full suspension upgrade - Bilstein Sports, H&R Springs, IE sway bars, GC camber plates, urethane bushings, etc. That should lower it enough to make it look right. I expect it will be a little stiffer yet but the handling should be awesome.

After that I want to get the M-Tech II kit Jason is trying to put together. I really like the side skirts and front end - very stock looking and not gaudy. That should complete the cosmetics and make the wheels look/fit better in the wheel wells too.

Last would be a few more engine enhancements and I think I could quit for a while and just enjoy the damn thing. What a concept!

Steve

 

[jb318iS]

yeah thats definately a Breyton front...it looks nice mixed wit the M-Tech stuff